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All Art Trail Artists Sponsors Schools
Primary students with wee giraffe sculpture

March 31, 2022

Schools
Edinburgh Zoo’s Wee Herd arrive at schools across the city
This week the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) began delivering their Wee Herd of blank four-foot-tall giraffe sculptures to city schools as part of Edinburgh Zoo’s Giraffe About Town school programme, sponsored by Essential E.... READ MORE
Paul Reynolds with Hoops the giraffe sculpture

March 30, 2022

Sponsors
A flipping good sponsor for Giraffe About Town!
Stack & Still are the latest to join Edinburgh’s tall trail this summer! As one of the UK’s largest pancake houses in locations across Glasgow, Edinburgh and Livingston, Stack & Still are the place to go whether you are looki.... READ MORE

March 23, 2022

Artists
First paintbrush hits sculpture for upcoming city-wide Giraffe About Town trail
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland has shared pictures of artist David Fleck painting the first sculpture in preparation for Edinburgh Zoo’s upcoming Giraffe About Town trail.   Sponsored by the trail’s official media partner,.... READ MORE
Lord Provost with Hoops the giraffe sculpture

March 20, 2022

Sponsors
Edinburgh Council get involved with Giraffe About Town!
The City of Edinburgh Council are thrilled to be part of Edinburgh Zoo’s public art trail event, which is coming to Edinburgh this July! Scotland’s Capital city is widely regarded as one of the best and most beautiful cities in the w.... READ MORE

March 18, 2022

Art Trail
Over 40 giraffes arrive at Ocean Terminal in preparation for city trail
Over 40 eight-foot-tall giraffe sculptures were welcomed by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) at Ocean Terminal yesterday (17 March) ahead of Edinburgh Zoo’s upcoming Giraffe About Town trail.   In partnership with Wild.... READ MORE

March 11, 2022

Sponsors
Printwell go head and shoulders above for wildlife conservation
Printwell, a high-quality print company based in Airdrie, has joined the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s (RZSS) Edinburgh Zoo as printing partner for the Giraffe About Town trail.  With four months to go, the public art event .... READ MORE
Eon seniopr staff with penguins at Edinburgh Zoo

March 05, 2022

Sponsors
Another sponsor is E-ON board for Giraffe About Town!
E.ON are the latest company to sponsor a giraffe sculpture as part of Edinburgh Zoo’s large scale public art trail. E.ON is a leading company who supply renewable electricity to homes and eligible businesses. It provides smart, sustain.... READ MORE

February 18, 2022

Sponsors
A huge micro-WAVE to our latest sponsor!
McIntosh of Strathmore is a well-known ready meal business who offer traditional favourites with a delicious modern twist. The company source locally where they can and make sure every meal is served to a high standard. Owned and operate.... READ MORE

February 16, 2022

Sponsors
Another giraffe sculpture finds a home!
Cala Homes join the herd to become a sponsor for Giraffe About Town! Headquartered in Edinburgh, Cala Homes is an award-winning housebuilder who is passionate about finding clients their dream home and delivering exceptional service alon.... READ MORE
OMNi staff with Hoops the giraffe sculpture

February 10, 2022

Sponsors
A warm OMN-hey to our latest sculpture sponsor
Edinburgh Zoo have partnered with OMNi as they are sponsoring a giraffe sculpture to be part of this year’s large-scale public art trail! OMNi is a premier leisure and entertainment destination which is situated in the heart of Edinbur.... READ MORE
Giraffe About Town School programme launch at Corstorphine Primary with p3b students Elouise, Holly, Jack and Kayal

February 08, 2022

Schools
Edinburgh schools asked to stick their neck out for wildlife conservation
Schools across Edinburgh are being asked to get creative in support of wildlife conservation with the launch of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s (RZSS) Giraffe About Town school programme, sponsored by Essential Edinburgh. As.... READ MORE
Sidey with giraffe sculpture, Hoops

February 06, 2022

Sponsors
Sidey secure a SPOT in Giraffe About Town!
Sidey join the herd as sponsors for the large-scale public art trail which is coming to Edinburgh in just FOUR MONTHS! Since 1932, Sidey have been a market leader in the manufacture, supply, and installation of high-quality products and .... READ MORE
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