ANIMALS from an Aberdeen farm could take to the street in protest at its closure.
Doonies Farm, where rare livestock is bred, is set to close on April 1 as part of £27 million of cuts by Aberdeen City Council.
But moves are being made to bring some of the animals into the city centre to let the public see just what Doonies has to offer.
It is hoped that by taking some of the breeds into Union Street the public will get behind the campaign to keep the farm at Nigg open and donate money to the cause, said campaign leader John Sleigh.
The closure means nearly 300 animals, including horses, sheep, ducks, hens and pigs, could be auctioned.
But it was revealed last week councillors are once again to consider the future of the farm.
Council officers have been asked to compile a business plan to present to councillors on April 9.
Campaigners who want Doonies saved from the axe were to meet today at Cove Bay Hotel to thrash out ways of keeping the farm open in the short and the long term.
Mr Sleigh, a 22-year-old farmer from Tarves, said: “We are getting the animals involved.
“It’s all about bringing the campaign to the public.
A total of 35 campaigners have signed up to be part of the Save Doonies steering group.
Mr Sleigh said: “ “We are going to try to offer the council help and advice to make sure they are not missing anything out. The council is very supportive of this.”
At a public protest meeting last week the council’s head of services Norrie Steed made it clear that financially it was not an option for the council to continue running the farm the way it was.
The open meeting was due to start at 7.30pm.
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