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Glasgow Times
a day ago
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Lanark pupils' designs shortlisted for Royal Highland Show
Pupils from Bent Primary, Robert Owen Memorial Primary, and Lanark Grammar have been shortlisted for the Royal Highland Show's school competition, which launched last month. The contest, part of Scotland's largest outdoor and agricultural event, aims to highlight the Show's 2025 theme of Education and Learning and RHET's Year of Dairy. Schools across the country were invited to participate in the competition categories based on participants' level of schooling. Primary pupils were asked to design unique rosettes, with the winning entry set to be produced by Hazelden Rosettes and presented to the Dairy Champion from each section of the dairy classes at the Royal Highland Show. Read more: Award-winning restaurant takes centre stage in free Glasgow tour Amy Marshall from Robert Owen Memorial Primary's rosette was shortlisted in the primary school category (Image: Supplied) Meanwhile, secondary school pupils from S1-S4 were challenged to create milk bottle brand designs. The best milk bottle brand design will be printed on a one-litre glass bottle by Seaways Services (UK) Ltd and exhibited at the 2025 Scottish Milk Championships during the show. Out of the 32 rosette designs and 47 milk bottle designs submitted, three entries from Lanark made it into the top ten entries, which will be showcased during the four-day event. Aimee Doig, from Bent Primary, and Amy Marshall, from Robert Owen Memorial Primary, were selected for their unique rosettes, while Alan Marshal,l from Lanark Grammar High School, stood out with his interesting milk bottle design. Read more: Glasgow business founder shortlisted for 'Grammys of entrepreneurship' Alan Marshall from Lanark Grammar High School's milk bottle design was shortlisted in the secondary school category (Image: Supplied) David Tennant, head of the Royal Highland Show, said: "There are some truly talented pupils in Scotland. "We have been so impressed by the entries we have received, from the bright colours used to detailed responses pupils have written up about their designs. "The chosen shortlisted designs really stood out from the crowd, and we hope the pupil artists who designed them can take great pride in knowing that their work will feature at this year's show, playing a part in a historically significant event for the agricultural and rural sector." Overall winners for both categories are set to be announced next week, the week of the show. The Royal Highland Show will run from June 19 to June 22 at the Royal Highland Centre in Ingliston, Edinburgh. Winning pupils from each category will be awarded commemorative keepsakes of their designs, as well as free tickets for family and friends to attend the show on June 22. Free entry to the event is granted for children aged 15 and under.
Glasgow Times
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Strathclyde school pupils invited to design competition
The Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) and the Royal Highland Education Trust (RHET) are inviting primary and secondary pupils across the Strathclyde region to participate in two nationwide competitions. The initiative aims to educate young minds about agriculture and farming, and to celebrate RHET's Year of Dairy. Read more: Hollywood professionals to lead action-packed workshop in Glasgow 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.' Read more: Glasgow charity given year of free broadband 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@
