Strathclyde school pupils invited to design competition
The initiative aims to educate young minds about agriculture and farming, and to celebrate RHET's Year of Dairy.
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Primary school pupils are being challenged to design a unique rosette that "stands out from the crowd".
The winning design will be produced by Hazelden Rosettes and presented to the Dairy Champion from each section of the dairy classes.
The winner will have the opportunity to present their rosette to a winning dairy calf at the event on Sunday, June 22.
The top 10 shortlisted designs will also be showcased throughout the four-day event.
Meanwhile, secondary school pupils (S1-S4) are being invited to design their own milk bottle brand.
The winning design will be printed on a one-litre glass bottle by Seaways Services (UK) Ltd, and displayed at the Scottish Dairy Championships during the 2025 Royal Highland Show.
The top 10 shortlisted entries will also be showcased.
The winning pupils will each gain free tickets to the show on Sunday, June 22 for their family and friends, as well as a commemorative keepsake of their own design.
David Tennant, head of the Royal Highland Show, said: "Each year, we aim to place skills, knowledge, and innovation at the forefront of the Show in the hope that we can inspire and encourage our next generation to explore more around agriculture, farming and the rural community.
"The Show offers so much for young people to discover, including interactive workshops and experiential opportunities at the RHET Discovery Centre, which is why we're proud to offer free tickets for children under the age of 15.
"The competition offers a unique opportunity to be part of the Royal Highland Show's rich history and so we hope that many pupils across the country get on-board to be part of it.
"We can't wait to see the creativity and imagination from talented students across Scotland.'
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Katrina Barclay, executive officer RHET, said: "Throughout this academic year, we have been working with schools to share the journey dairy makes from gate to glass through farm visits and classroom-based learning.
"These design competitions are therefore a fantastic and fun way to continue pupils' learning experiences, while celebrating the much-loved, family event, the Royal Highland Show.
The competitions are a fantastic opportunity to showcase artistic flair to ensure designs stand out from the crowd.
"We can't wait to review and judge the entries that are sent in!'
All designs must be submitted by Friday, May 16.
Photos of the designs can be submitted via email to RHScompetitions@mucklemedia.co.uk.
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