The Kelpies are coming! Introducing a major new
public artwork by Scottish sculptor Andy Scott. The Kelpies
will tower a colossal 30 metres above the Forth & Clyde canal
and will form a dramatic gateway at the eastern entrance.
The concept
Each Kelpie will stand up to 30 metres tall and weigh over 300
tonnes.
The two massive horses' heads will be positioned either side of
a specially constructed lock and basin, part of the redeveloped
Canal Hub. You'll be able to see them from early 2013.
The sculptor's 1:10 scale models, known as maquettes, have been
dispayed locally and across Scotland at events and locations as
diverse as Edinburgh International Airport, The Falkirk Wheel, Expo
2011 (Aberdeen) and Expo 2012 (Edinburgh).
In the run-up to fabrication of the full scale Kelpies, plans
are under way to exhibit the maquettes internationally. We
are proud to announce that they will be the only European
sculptures selected for exhibition at the prestigious Chicago
Sculpture International in the USA commencing August
2012.
While you're awaiting the arrival of the real thing, find
images of the Kelpies
here.
Andy Scott
Sculptor Andy Scott created the famous Heavy Horse
sculpture on the M8 in Glasgow, and has created public art at home
and internationally.
Taking shape
Follow the news as these gargantuan horse
sculptures gradually take shape.
Caledonia TV has been following Andy Scott's every move as the
Kelpies progress towards construction. The final results will be
televised once the Kelpies have been completed. Early footage can
be seen on Caledonia TV's website.
