A flock of sheep have taken up residency at The Centre, Livingston.
The creatures have arrived as part of a Scotland-wide public art trail with 38 fibreglass sheep sculptures, to celebrate the return of the World Sheep Shearing & Woolhandling Championships, Golden Shears at the Royal Highland Show from June 22 to 25.
The ‘Flock to the Show’ trail, which began touring the country is also designed to raise awareness of different causes related to farming, including regenerative agriculture, rural isolation and climate change.
The four fibreglass sheep sculptures in The Centre, Livingston are all individually designed by talented artists.
Katie Gallacher, Marketing Manager at The Centre, Livingston said: “Our latest art trail at The Centre, Livingston, which consists of four impressively designed sheep sculptures positioned around the mall, have been a big hit with our shoppers.
“It’s been great to partner with the Royal Highland Show to help promote their Scotland-wide public art trail, featuring so many talented artists.”
James Logan, Director at the Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS), said: “Thanks to The Centre, Livingston, this is a chance to see some of these fantastic sheep sculptures before they make their way to Ingliston in time for this year’s show.
“Raising awareness not only of the great charitable work that RHASS does, the trail is also highlighting some important causes in the rural sector, including mental health and climate change.”
The full flock will be auctioned in September to raise funds that will support the Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland Bicentennial Fund, which supports projects in the rural sector dedicated to mental health, sustainability, succession, and women in agriculture.
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