A Scots university forked out on almost £1,500 on an initiative to reduce stress through petting animals - but students said their mental health took a downturn following the furry visits.
The University of Edinburgh spent a total of £1,391 on events to bring animals on-campus before the pandemic.
Named 'Therapets', the scheme saw the body splash out £610 on three "Alpaca-based events" - which is a more than £200 per event.
