Woolly Weekend returns to Lanarkshire's National Museum of Rural Life
The free family event features YouTube star and BBC Landward presenter Cammy Wilson demonstrating both traditional and modern sheep-shearing techniques.
The National Museum of Rural Life is inviting visitors to flock to the East Kilbride attraction next weekend for its popular Woolly Weekend event.
Families and visitors of all ages can enjoy a packed programme of activities on Saturday and Sunday, May 24 and 25, that shines a spotlight on countryside life and rural traditions.
Highlights include weaving and spinning demonstrations and the chance to meet alpacas and rare breed sheep. The event, which is free with museum admission thanks to the support of players of People's Postcode Lottery, also features YouTube star and BBC Landward presenter Cammy Wilson demonstrating both traditional and modern sheep-shearing techniques.
Families can enjoy storytelling and sheep-themed crafts and follow a Dolly the Sheep trail through the museum. Inside the galleries, they can explore Scotland's agricultural past through fascinating objects that tell the story of rural life and speak to local crafters who will be demonstrating how they work with wool.
Over 200 lambs have already been born this spring at the museum's historic working farm, a short walk away. There, visitors can also see new calves, rare-breed Tamworth piglets, Ayrshire and Highland cattle, hens and the farm's much-loved Clydesdale horses Gina and Anna.
The Georgian farmhouse and gardens can also be explored and offer a glimpse into the home life of farmers over 70 years ago.
Vicky McLean, general manager, National Museum of Rural Life, said: 'Woolly Weekend is one of our most popular events and is a fantastic way to connect people with the skills, traditions and animal breeds that are such an important part of Scotland's rural heritage. From watching Cammy Wilson in action to seeing new-born lambs or learning how wool is transformed from fleece into fabric, it's a weekend packed with discovery and delight for the whole family.'
Woolly Weekend at the National Museum of Rural Life runs from 10.30am till 15.30pm. The Gourmet Street Food van will be in the picnic field on both days and the Thorntonhall ice cream van will also offer delicious treats for visitors to enjoy.
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