Help SPARC promote responsible dog walking in the countryside. Organise an event, shoot a video or design a poster to remind people that all dogs should be under control around farm animals.
2025 marks the 20th anniversary of the Scottish Outdoor Access Code and responsible rights of access for the public to land and water in Scotland. We are looking for your help to promote responsible dog walking in the countryside. Can you design a poster, make a video or organise an event to remind people what the Outdoor Access Code is all about, with a focus on responsible dog ownership - particularly round farm animals? The winning entries will be shared across Scotland.
Competition Overview
Organisers: RHET, Police Scotland, Scottish Partnership Against Rural Crime
Target Group:Scouts, Guides, Youth groups, Primary 7 and S1/2 learners
Theme
Focus on responsible dog walking and respect for farm animals.
Highlight the impact of dog attacks on livestock, especially during pregnancy, and on ground-nesting birds.
Highlight the Scottish Outdoor Access Code
Curricular links
Social studies
Expressive arts
Technologies
RME
Submission Formats
We are acceptingall creative formats including
Video (up to 90 seconds)
Poster
Storyboard
Guidelines
Collaborate with RHET Project Coordinators, Police Campus Officers, and local nature reserves for inspiration and support.
Ensure consent from anyone appearing in videos.
Use the Scottish Outdoor Access Code and the Police Scotland websitefor guidance on rights and responsibilities.
Important Dates
Submission Deadline: June 1, 2025
Announcement of Winners: At the Royal Highland Show in June 2025
Judging
Initial judging at the local level, with regional winners advancing to national judging.
