Inky the Sheep at the Royal Highland Show

25 June 2015

Inksters were at the Royal Highland Show again this year from 18 to 21 June providing crofting law information. We were on the Scottish Crofting Federation stand along with Registers of Scotland who were providing advice on the Crofting Register.

Royal Highland Show 2015 - Registers of Scotland, Crofting Federation and Inksters Crofting Law Stand

Brian Inkster was on hand to dispense crofting law information on 18 and 19 June and Martin Minton was doing so on 20 and 21 June.

Like last year we had a prize draw to win a hamper of Scottish fare. But this year we also had a new star attraction: Inky the prize winning sheep. Inky brought in the crowds proving to be one of the most popular attractions at this year's Royal Highland Show!

Royal Highland Show 2015 - Inksters - Crofting Law - Brian Inkster and Inky the Sheep

[Brian Inkster with Inky the prize winning sheep]

Even Dave Thompson MSP joined in the fun with Inky.

Royal Highland Show 2015 - Inksters - Crofting Law - Dave Thompson MSP and Inky the Sheep

[Dave Thompson MSP with Inky the prize winning sheep]

Visitors to the stand included Trudi Sharp, the Scottish Government Director for Agriculture, Rural Development and Land Reform.

Royal Highland Show 2015 - Inksters - Crofting Law - Jim McPherson, Patrick Krause and Trudi Sharp

[Jim McPherson, Patrick Krause and Trudi Sharp]

We also had a visit from Dr Aileen McLeod MSP, Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform with responsibility for Crofting. Dr McLeod told Brian Inkster that the Scottish Government's response to The Crofting Law Sump would be forthcoming "very, very soon". That is to be looked forward to.

Royal Highland Show 2015 - Inksters - Crofting Law - Aileen McLeod MSP and Patrick Krause

[Patrick Krause of the Scottish Crofting Federation greets Aileen McLeod MSP to the stand]

Royal Highland Show 2015 - Inksters - Crofting Law - Patrick Krause, Aileen McLeod MSP, Brian Inkster and Gordon Jackson

[Patrick Krause, Brian Inkster, Aileen McLeod MSP and Gordon Jackson discuss the Crofting Law Sump]

Inksters had an enjoyable time at The Royal Highland Show discussing crofting law and meeting friends and contacts old and new. Inky the sheep will be glad of a rest after the show before her next outing at the Caithness County Show!

Royal Highland Show 2015 - Inksters - Crofting Law - Roll up for a picture with Inky the Sheep

[Roll up for a picture with Inky the prize winning sheep]

Royal Highland Show 2015 - Inksters - Crofting Law - Children queue for Inky the Sheep

[Children queue up to have their pictures taken with Inky]

Royal Highland Show 2015 - Inksters - Crofting Law - Fun with Inky the Sheep

[Fun with Inky the prize winning sheep]

Royal Highland Show 2015 - Inksters - Crofting Law - Inky the Sheep proves popular

[Inky the prize winning sheep proves popular]

Royal Highland Show 2015 - Inksters - Crofting Law - Richard Briggs and Inky the Sheep

[Shetland crofter, Richard Briggs, with Inky the prixe winning sheep]

Royal Highland Show 2015 - Inksters - Crofting Law - Richard Frew and Inky the Sheep

[Richard Frew of Registers of Scotland with Inky the prize winning sheep]

Royal Highland Show 2015 - Inksters - Crofting Law - Registers of Scotland staff and Inky the Sheep

[Registers of Scotland staff with Inky the prize winning sheep]

Royal Highland Show 2015 - Inksters - Crofting Law - Dog and Inky the Sheep

[Even a dog gets in on the act with Inky the prize winning sheep!]

Royal Highland Show 2015 - Inksters - Crofting Law - Richard Briggs and Registers of Scotland - Crofting Register Mapping

[Registers of Scotland staff help Shetland crofter, Richard Briggs, with mapping his croft for the Crofting Register]

Royal Highland Show 2015 - Inksters - Crofting Law - Busy Stand

[Busy Crofting, Crofting Register and Crofting Law stand at the Royal Highland Show]

Royal Highland Show 2015 - Inksters - Crofting Law - Pinkster Gin

[Pinkster Gin to end the day!]

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