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Sculpture at Tyrebagger is a programme of contemporary artworks specifically commissioned for an area of Kirkhill Forest and Elrick Hill, just outside the city of Aberdeen.

The aim of the Tyrebagger project was to encourage people to look afresh at their surroundings by developing an artistic programme which recognised the character and identity of the North-East and incorporated temporary and permanent artworks – growing from and enriching the natural environment. Ten artworks were commissioned and installed in Kirkhill Forest.

Sculpture at Tyrebagger is now established as a major cultural destination for visitors to the North-East of Scotland, providing a unique local amenity and educational resource.

Artists

• Keith Rand
• Chris Drury
• Marion Smith
• Allan Watson
• Sally Matthews
• Doug Cocker
• John Aiken
• Bius (Mary Little & Peter Wheeler)
• Donald Urquhart
• Simon Beeson
• Dalziel + Scullion
• Elizabeth Hobbs
• Vong Phaohanit
• Anne Bevan
• Simon Ward
• Auke de Vries

Funding

SAC Award amount

£271,370.00

Project total cost

£999,999.99

Funding purpose

Towards commissions for artwork between Kirkhill Forest and Elrick Hill.

(Please note dates and details correct at time of award.)

Consultation & Commissioning Process

Sculpture at Tyrebagger was managed by the public art commissioning agency, Art in Partnership (AIP). The artists were commissioned following open competition and a committee selection process.

A substantial education outreach programme was developed to support the interpretation and access to the individual sculptures and artist’s working practices. A comprehensive Teacher’s Pack is the core of the outreach programme – distributed to Aberdeen Schools.

Outcomes

• Segmented Sitka
• Earth Chamber for the Trees and Sky
• Grid Point
• Beacon
• European Bison
• Angel
• William
• Birked Scar
• Stepping Stones
• Modern Nature
• Arion Ater
• Sky Lines
• Moon Pool
• Ghost
• Apparition