Perth and Kinross could use sheep to maintain cemeteries across the region.
The idea was raised at a meeting of Perth and Kinross Council’s environment and infrastructure committee on Wednesday, October 28.
It was suggested during a discussion on community greenspace in the region.
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Kinross-shire independent councillor Michael Barnacle was inspired by a recent trip North Yorkshire.
Cllr Barnacle said: “When I was in North Yorkshire in September I noticed in some of the older graveyards they had sheep grazing in them to keep the grass down. I wondered whether we considered that in Perth and Kinross.”
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PKC’s interim community greenspace manager Andy Clegg said: “No, we have never looked at that - as far as I am aware.
“But I am aware of some of the cemeteries in the more remote sort of areas of Scotland where that is common practice.
“It maybe is something we could look at. It’s quite an interesting concept.”
Mr Clegg’s report had outlined plans to develop a network of volunteers to help look after the region’s graveyards forming ‘Friends of Cemeteries’ groups.
In his report, he said: “Community Greenspace is working to develop a network of volunteers building on our experience with a large number of greenspace volunteers through the bloom and paths groups networks.
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“A number of community groups already have a keen interest in their local graveyards. We will work with them to develop this and support them with advice, training, tools and insurance.”
Whether sheep will feature in this - time wool tell.
