Willie Rennie plastic pigs raise 拢250 for farm charity

Image caption, Mr Rennie appeared at the count holding two small plastic pigs

Two plastic pigs which Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie was seen clutching on the night of his election win have helped raise 拢250 for charity.

The to Gorgie City Farm after holding a competition to name the miniature pair.

The Edinburgh venue was the scene of a campaign howler in which in the background.

The Sun's winner was Agnes Martin who picked the names Kama and Sutra.

Image caption, Willie Rennie was interviewed by the 大象传媒 at Gorgie City Farm in Edinburgh

She told the newspaper: "I don't think anyone will forget those pigs. I won't, as I'll be keeping them on my mantelpiece."

At last week's Holyrood election, Mr Rennie won the Fife North East seat, beating SNP candidate Roderick Campbell by 3,465 votes.

Ahead of taking to the stage at the count in Glenrothes, the politician was handed the two pigs by 大象传媒 reporter Ken Macdonald.

Mr Rennie later thanked the journalist for the gift which ended up raising money for the city farm which is under threat of closure.