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Interpretive sculptures were commissioned for Dalerb and Craigvinean, gateways to Tay Forest Park. The first, at Dalerb commemorates the reintroduction of capercaillies to Scotland in 1837. The second at Craigvinean is a contemporary folly installed on the site of a previous Victorian folly.

The project was managed by Forest Enterprise who originally commissioned a third work for Faskally Wood. This work was created and installed but was subject to vandalism and a mixed public response. Forest Enterprise took the decision to remove the damaged work from site.

Artists

• Alan B Herriot
• Kevin B Blackwell

Funding

SAC Award amount

£13,500.00

Project total cost

£27,000.00

Funding purpose

Towards the cost of interpretive public art sculptures at Dalerb Picnic Site, Craigvinean Forest and Faskally Forest, Perthshire.

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

Consultation & Commissioning Process

Each commission was the result of an open competition and selection panel. The briefs were prepared with support from the SAC and the Perthshire Public Arts Trust.

Outcomes

• Capercaillie lek: hot bronze
• Torry-vald – Craigvinean Contemporary Folly: galvanised steel.