Woolly jumpers a surprise sight

IT IS a woolly sight you do not normally expect in the centre of Edinburgh.

But yesterday the capital was invaded by a flock of sheep, capering their way down William Street to the bemusement of onlookers.

The bizarre parade was due to a fashion shoot by French firm Bonobo Jeans, who chose the animals to help promote their forthcoming autumn/winter collection. Ten sheep were brought from Paisley to have their moment in the spotlight, with producers admitting they chose Scotland for its autumnal look – even in May.

HEIGHT OF FASHION: One of a number of sheep in city for a fashion shoot jumps to it as the visitors caper along, to the bemusement of onlookers. Picture: Gordon Terris

STROLLING BY: The sheep seem to have lost the attention of onlookers