The Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) will hide 60 cuddly toy sheep across Fife this Easter.
The RHASS will be hiding the toys as part of year-long programme of events to celebrate its 240th anniversary. The toy sheep that are to be hidden across the region are part of a flock of almost 2,000 cuddly toy sheep being hidden across Scotland.
From Monday (March 25), the free family fun event will see the sheep hidden in farm shops, shopping centres, and tourist destinations. One of the locations toy sheep will be hidden is Saline Shaw Farm Shop.
The first to find a sheep can keep the sheep and be in with the chance of winning one of eight VIP experiences at the Royal Highland Show 2024. If you find one of the lost flock, you simply scan the QR code on the sheep’s ear tag to find out if you have won.
Each tag code will also reveal five farming facts about topics such as lambing and crop sowing. They will also raise awareness about the farming sector and issues facing the rural community.
Jim Warnock, RHASS Chairman said; “It is a great honour to chair RHASS during its 240th Anniversary year. We hope Hide & Sheep alongside our other family-friendly events this year encourage people across Scotland to learn more about the Scottish agricultural community, the challenges they face, and the important role they play within Scotland.”
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The RHASS will also launch a mass Munro challenge, a series of Harvest Thanksgiving services and a year-long audio and visual storytelling project.
The planned activities all aim to raise greater awareness around key times in the agricultural calendar and will all generate funds for land initiatives preserving Scotland's countryside.
Alan Laidlaw, RHASS Chief Executive added: “At RHASS we have 240 years of history in championing Scottish agriculture. Inspiring the next generation through events like Hide & Sheep remains a key part of that.
“We hope lots of young people and their families get involved with the event and also continue their interest by visiting us at our milestone event, the Royal Highland Show, in June.”
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