The Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) has announced a programme of agriculture and outdoor events throughout the year to celebrate its 240th anniversary.
Founded in 1784, the RHASS was formed to support the regeneration of rural Scotland, as well as the preservation of its culture, music, art and poetry. Now, over 200 years later, it has announced a range of family-friendly activities scattered throughout the year to mark the special occasion.
One event will be a cuddly toy sheep scavenger hunt during the Easter holidays, where thousands of little sheep will be hidden across eight areas of Scotland. Each sheep found will offer the finder a chance to win a trip to the 2024 Royal Highland Show.
Another event will be “the Mighty Munro Muster” challenge in September, where over 600 applicants will split into teams across Scotland, attempting to conquer all 282 Munros in a 12-hour window.
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To mark another milestone in the calendar, RHASS will hold a number of Harvest Thanksgiving Services across Scotland, offering those in agricultural a time of reflect on the years gone by, and to celebrate the hard work undertaken every year.
Jim Warnock, RHASS chairman said that the event was a huge milestone for the charity: “we hope that these events will resonate with people across Scotland by learning something new about agriculture or the work of the society itself.”
“This year of events celebrates the achievements made over 240 years of the Society and marks the beginning of the next 240. Furthering support and advancement of the rural agricultural sector in Scotland.”
Partnering with Scene & Herd’s OnRecord podcast and media partner the Scotsman Group, the RHASS will also collect meaningful stories from Scotland’s rural community, sharing them across media platforms throughout the year.
Highlighting pivotal moments in history will act as a form of remembrance and celebration of all generations, alongside aiming raise awareness to unheard stories and issues from across the sector.
All funds generated will go to preserving Scotland’s countryside. More information about the charity can be found here.
