Logo prize gives Caithness students food for thought

STUDENTS in the North with an eye for design have the chance to grab a prize – by producing a logo for Scotland’s National Food and Drink Conference.

The winning logo will be printed on shopping bags and promotional material for the March conference next year.

And the winning student will receive £300 – with £100 each for two runners-up.

Commenting on the contest, rural affairs secretary Richard Lochhead said: “Scotland produces some of the world’s finest food and drink and the National Food and Drink Conference is a great opportunity to highlight what we have to offer.

“This competition is a great opportunity for young people in the Highlands and Islands to get involved in something which directly links food and learning together.

“Food and health has such a central place in health and wellbeing within Curriculum for Excellence – which takes a much wider approach across the whole school from three to 18 years.

“Through this competition, students nationwide will have the chance to showcase their creativity whilst helping us showcase our world-class larder.”

The competition is also open to further and higher education students studying in Scotland.

Anne Macleod, subject mentor for creative studies at Scotland’s colleges, said: “We are excited to be working with the Scottish Government to support a fantastic competition which promotes food and drink as a topic for learning in further education – good luck to all the entrants!”

Full details, rules and an entry form are available at http:

The competition is open to anyone studying part or full-time at any school, college or university in Scotland. The closing date is February 10.

The conference takes place at the Perth Concert Hall on March 7.