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The purpose of the Aignish Cairns is to honour the individuals involved in the Crofters Struggle for Land Law Reform circa 1888. The Cairn provides a visual memorial and presence to a historical event previously held within an oral tradition.

Artist Will McLean worked with an architect and stonemason in creating a memorial to the historical events of that Struggle, in particular The Aignish Riots.

The project demonstrates a successful collaboration between artist, architect and stonemason in realising an artwork that resonates with the local community.

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Artists

• Will McLean
• Jim Crawford (stonemason)
• John Norgrove (architect)

Funding

SAC Award amount

£84,000.00

Project total cost

£11,570.00

Funding purpose

Towards the cost of commissioning an artist to design Aignish Cairn, sited at Aignish Point

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

Consultation & Commissioning Process

The organisation, Cuimhneachain Nan Gaisgeach, commissioned the artist Will McLean following a recommendation from the group’s art advisory committee.

Will McLean collaborated and consulted with architect John Norgrove and stonemason Jim Crawford in the realisation of the memorial sculpture.

Outcomes

• Sculpture of local stone built as two parts of a cairn facing each other