Unveiling of Wooden Figure on Waterside Hill

Join us as we unveil the Wooden Figure on her Waterside Hill bench!

A life-size wooden sculpture has been crafted for the bench at the top of Waterside Hill. This is a chance for walkers on the Southern Upland Way to take a pause, enjoy the view and consider local stories and history of the site.

Over the last month, she has been touring the Glenkens (tour info: https://dgwoodlands.org.uk/life-size-wooden-sculpture-tours-the-glenkens-throughout-may/).

On 31st of May we will be leading a walk from Dalry Town Hall along the Southern Upland Way to the Waterside Hill Summit. We'll be joined at the top by Anne Errington, local storyteller who will give a short performance of stories. We'll also have Robert Lawrence, the sculpture's creator to give his perspective on her creation.

The Walk will start from Dalry Town Hall and will take a very leisurely pace - with frequent stops - to the Waterside Hill Summit, for unveiling and performance at 11.30am. The party will then return down the Southern Upland Way path back to Dalry Town Hall.

Total length walked = approx 2.5 miles. Following the Southern Upland Way, uneven and slightly steep in places. Please wear appropriate footwear for the terrain and dress for the weather.

Ticketed to manage numbers - please book a spot if you plan to join us.

The sculpture has been made by Robert Lawrence (www.ingrainedculture.co.uk), funded by the Glenkens & District Trust. The tour of the Glenkens is made possible thanks to the support of GCAT’s Cultural Glenkens project which was made possible with support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, our thanks go to The National Lottery Players.

Install on Waterside Hill is possible thanks to the particular support of Earlstoun Estate, landowner, and the ongoing support of the Southern Upland Way Rangers.