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Visitors look at a willow sculpture of a cat sitting on a wall

Colour photo of a man holding a small child whilst looking at a willow sculpture of a cat sitting on a wall.

Willow Sculpture Trail

Colour photo of a man holding a small child whilst looking at a willow sculpture of a cat sitting on a wall.

Some delightful animal sculptures have arrived at the National Museum of Rural Life.

Inspired by the wildlife often spotted around the museum site and the animal residents at our farm, willow artist Anna Cross has created a beautiful collection of willow sculptures for you to discover as you explore outdoors. Anna used a range of willow varieties to capture the character of the animals, from our well-loved farm cat to a soaring buzzard.

Illustration of a yellow cat.

Illustration of a yellow bird.

Download a trail map and see if you can find all seven types of willow animal on a walk to the farm. You'll also discover some fascinating facts about willow itself!

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Two children looking close-up to a pheasant sculpture made of willow.

Search for the pheasant sculpture on the trail.© Ruth Armstrong Photography. 

A pig sculpture made of willow.

Will you find the pig on the trail? © Ruth Armstrong Photography.

Download and print

Bring the new trail with you to the museum and make the most of your visit. Copies are also available at the museum.

Download the Willow Trail

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Family walk at Wester Kittochside farm

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