Banavie was selected by the McLennan Family in 1877. D.N. (Dick) McLennan founded the Banavie stud in 1915. During 1921 D.N. McLennan purchased ewes from Collinsville Stud for 100 guineas per ewe. Through out the history of Banavie virtually all stud rams have been purchased from Collinsville. This included the world record purchase of a ram lamb in the early 1980's for $60,000.

Neil and Beth McLennan continued on from Neil's father for over 60 years, producing large frame sheep with elite qualities, until Neil's death in October 2001.

For years, Banavie has influenced many of the progressive studs and commercial flocks in the uindustry, having sold rams, ewes and semen to every state in Australia and semen to New Zealand.

Roger, Donna and Tim Polkinghorne are the new owners of Banavie. They also own Charinga Merino Stud (a pure daughter stud of Banavie). They will continue the tradition of their friend and mentor and will service existing and new clients from "Banavie", Donald Road, Marnoo.

home | about banavie | stud calendar | ram sale | semen catalogue | links

Roger, Donna & Tim Polkinghorne
485 Berrimal West Rd, Berrimal, Victoria 3518 Australia
Phone: (03) 5496 5223 Fax: (03) 5496 5202 Mobile:0427 358 168
Email: info@banavie.com.au

Site designed by BizBoost