The kelpies represent the lineage of the heavy horse of scottish industry and economy, pulling the wagons, ploughs, barges and coalships that shaped the geographical layout of the falkirk area. A stunning photographic and text record of the design, fabrication and build of the iconic kelpies, two massive 30m high steel sculptures by. Weighing a whopping 300 tons each, the kelpies are two 30meter high steel horse sculptures by internationally renowned artist andy scott. Apr 11, 2018 the sculptures were designed by sculptor andy scott and opened to the public in 2014. For the past eight years, glaswegian sculptor andy scott has been working on the biggest project of his life. Here you will learn how scottish sculptor andy scott created his equine works of art that soar 100 feet 30 metres into the sky, the role the horse played in scotland and how to tour the kelpies at the helix. Join our 30minute guided walking tour that takes you through the vision of artist andy scott and how history and industry impacted on his designing of these breathtaking sculptures. Feb 09, 2016 sculptor andy scott has left his mark on the landscape of scotland its his artistic vision which brought the kelpies to life. We were looking for a large affordable space in a livable city, scott told the. Jun 20, 2014 scottish sculptor andy scott creates amazing statues often tackling the theme of equine sculptures his latest project entitled the kelpies is currently the worlds largest pair of steel horses heads, standing at 100 feet tall. The australian kelpie comprehensive owners guide is by far the most in depth owners reference for anyone who owns this special breed of dog.
The kelpies, designed by sculptor andy scott falkirk. Visiting andy scotts mythical horse heads and taking the kelpies tour is the ideal thing to do in scotland with kids. New york metro pipe band perform scotland the brave at the kelpies duration. Their name reflects the mythological transforming beasts with the strength of 100 horses, echoing the transformational change of the regions landscape and the strength of its communities. The sculptures were designed by sculptor andy scott and opened to the public in 2014. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over.
Thats one good word to describe the kelpies, two horse heads rising 30 meters 98. The kelpies is an enormous installation consisting of two giant horse head sculptures by artist andy scott. The kelpies by andy scott scott masterton wall art. They are the mythological water horses found in celtic forklore and are said to haunt the waterways of scotland and ireland. The kelpies by scottish sculptor andy scott february 11, 2019 april 12, 2014 by jackson the kelpies are 30 metre high horsehead sculptures, standing next to a new extension to the forth and clyde canal in the helix, a new parkland project built to connect 16 communities in the falkirk council area, scotland. The kelpies, the magnificent 100ft tall horsehead sculptures by andy scott. It covers a very wide range of information about the kelpie from breeding and early puppyhood through to medical issues that may arise later in life. Designed by scottish artist andy scott, the sculpture stands almost 100 feet tall and rises above the forth and clyde canal by falkirk, scotland. Kelpies by andy scott, 9781908754851, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. May 06, 2014 for the past eight years, glaswegian sculptor andy scott has been working on the biggest project of his life. They have become something of a sensation and brought huge numbers of visitors to the otherwise little known scottish town of falkirk.
For outstanding creativity and innovation, choose the uk. They take on the shape of two horses heads, one peering down reflectively, the other reining upwards with enthusiasm. Beautiful illustrated throughout with contributions from the project team, critics, local community and the artist himself. Ive put together the kelpies essential guide in scotland. His works combine traditional draftsmanship with contemporary fabrication techniques and currently range from 10 to 100 feet 3. There are 928 unique steel plates that overlap to give the illusion of horsehair. Members will need to enter the following access code to book tickets. Standing around 100 feet high these structures are clad with 990 stainless steel plates. The kelpies are modelled on heavy horses two clydesdales of glasgow city council actually served as models in the process and it is this. See more ideas about scotland, horses and horse sculpture. Leopard sculpture unveiled in aberdeen by kelpies creator. The two steel horses heads are the largest equine sculptures in the world, inspired by the cultural heritage of the clydesdale horses, draught horses, which worked hard to help people along the canals and on the land. Nov 23, 2008 andy scott is a glasgowbased artist specializing in largescale public art installations. Nativeborn sculptor, andy scott set off on a wild ride in 2006 to bring his monumental artistic vision to life and, over the course of eight years, overcame.
This unique architectural monument is the work of andy scott, the scottish. I loved looking around their shop as they sold some amazing handmade crafts, books, handbags and cushion covers from local artists. These two horse head sculptures stand 100 feet tall 30 meters, weigh 300 tonnes each, and theyre made out of stainless steel. Visiting andy scotts mythical horse heads and taking the kelpies tour in falkirk is one of. Kelpies sculptor andy scott to unveil new horse sculpture in. The team worked closely with the creator andy scott, to design some official kelpies merchandise which make beautiful unique gifts included jewellery, postcards, mugs, keyring and even mugs.
Worlds largest equine sculptures by andy scott, a coffeetable book brilliantly illustrated with photos. The kelpies by public artist andy scott, after almost eight years of development, are in their last stages of construction. Come along and see the worlds largest pair of equine sculptures. The kelpies are a monument to horse powered heritage across scotland. See more ideas about horses, scotland and horse art. Designed by scottish figurative sculptor andy scott, the kelpies are inspired by the heavy clydesdale horses which powered much of scotlands industry and economy, pulling wagons and ploughs but also barges and coal ships. They are the kelpies, designed by scottish sculptor andy scott, and theyre the largest pair of equine sculptures in the world. The kelpie, once a lesserknown creature of scottish mythology, is now enjoying legendary status as andy scotts magnificent kelpies statues have become a worldfamous tourist attraction. The kelpies are the largest equine sculptures in the world, designed by andy scott. The sculptures were designed by sculptor andy scott and were completed in october. The kelpies essential guide in scotland writing horseback. Andy scott is a philadelphia based figurative sculptor who works internationally on public and private artworks. Scott, for andy scott public art, has taken up about 6,000squarefoot space at 2837 n. Sculptor andy scott creates large scale equine and figurative sculptures from steel and bronze.
The kelpies arty shots of the kelpies in falkirk, horsehead sculptures by sculptor andy scott creator of the kelpies kelpie, mythical scottish water horse as replicated at the helix, falkirk feb2015. The kelpies, designed by sculptor andy scott falkirk, scotland. Kelpies by andy scott, a public artist based in glasgow, scotland, is a breathtaking pair of sculptures that look as though they belong in the world of lord of the rings or some other fantastical setting. Apr 19, 2014 new york metro pipe band perform scotland the brave at the kelpies duration. The classic tale of the kelpie is wonderfully retold for 47 year olds in this gripping adaptation by renowned scottish childrens author and storyteller. Renowned scottish sculptor picks philadelphia for u. According to sculptor andy scott, the original concept of mythical water horses was a valid starting point for the artistic development of the structures. The book is available at the visitor centre, at the falkirk wheel, at good bookstores and online at amazon. This unique architectural monument is the work of andy. The name kelpies refers to the mythical creature, who was said to have the strength of 10 horses a quality that links beautifully with the memory of those hardworking heavy horses.
The kelpies, in falkirk scotland, are the largest equine sculptures in the world. The kelpies by scottish sculptor andy scott artvilla. Watch andy scotts sculpture rise,100ft from the ground from start to finish, and. The kelpies are two 30mtall horse heads made of steel, now standing alongside the. Wondrous strange by lesley livingston, pyromantic by lish mcbride, tithe by holly black, kelpie dreams by steve vernon, and the. When the eyes and ears were painstakingly raised and bolted onto the colossal heads, the structures started to speak to their audience. Aug 28, 2017 scott, for andy scott public art, has taken up about 6,000squarefoot space at 2837 n. Nov 27, 20 andy scott stands with clydesdale horses duke and baron and donna auchinvole during a topping out ceremony at the kelpies on november 27, 20 in falkirk, scotland. The kelpies are modelled on heavy horses two clydesdales of glasgow city council actually served as models in the process and it is this theme of working. Making the worlds largest equine sculptures by andy scott published by freight books the kelpies came to life as the specific recognisable features were added.
The sculptor who created the iconic kelpies sculptures in falkirk is to create another dramatic large horse this time for the centre of edinburgh. The kelpies tour falkirk free things to do in scotland. Horses have literally shaped the landscape these kelpies now reside on. The official kelpies merchandise has been developed with the artist andy scott. This fascinating photographic article goes behind the scenes of the making of the iconic kelpies showing how andy scott, the sculptor, saw the project evolve. A beautiful coffee table book dedicated to the making of europe s largest and most iconic public sculptures. Sculptor andy scott has left his mark on the landscape of scotland its his artistic vision which brought the kelpies to life.
Beautiful illustrated throughout with contributions from the project team. Scottish sculptor andy scott creates amazing statues often tackling the theme of equine sculptures his latest project entitled the kelpies is currently the worlds largest pair of steel horses heads, standing at 100 feet tall. There is a guided tour available which costs as quoted on the brochure june 2019. Next well visit the kelpies, the worlds largest equine sculptures and a true masterpiece of engineering, designed by andy scott. The two gigantic horse heads, modeled after two clydesdales from glasgow city, stand to glorify the role of horses in the scottish landscape as well. Artist andy scott was responsible for the kelpies at falkirk and hed focused on the power and endurance of the beasts rather than their malevolence. Construction work has been completed on andy scotts kelpies, the worlds largest pair of equine sculptures and one of the uks tallest pieces of public art. At over 30 metres tall and weighing over 600 tonnes these beautiful sculptures by andy scott completed in october 20 will dwarf you. The successful book about the making of the kelpies has now gone to a second edition.
They form a dramatic gateway to the entrance of the forth and clyde canal in central scotland and promise to become one of the most globally recognizable pieces of sculpture in the uk. A leopard sculpture by kelpies creator andy scott has been unveiled in aberdeen. As well as a monument to the horses, andy scott also saw them as a monument to the lost industries of the area, and scotland as a whole. The sculptures were designed by sculptor andy scott and were completed in october 20.
A stunning photographic and text record of the making of europes largest and. The kelpies, located in falkirk, scotland tower a colossal 30 metres above the forth and clyde canal and form a dramatic gateway to the canal entrance on the east coast of scotland. His hand crafted horses and human figures are well known in the international art world. Kelpie, or water kelpie, is the scots name given to a shapeshifting water. These products are now available to buy on site at the kelpies, at the falkirk wheel and at select retail venues in scotland.
Popular kelpies books meet your next favorite book. The pinnacle of the tour is that you get to experience a kelpie from the inside, and see for yourself the breathtaking engineering and design of the kelpies. Kelpie, or water kelpie, is the scots name given to a shapeshifting water spirit inhabiting the lochs and pools of scotland. Andy scott stands with clydesdale horses duke and baron and donna auchinvole during a topping out ceremony at the kelpies on november 27, 20 in falkirk, scotland. A stunning photographic and text record of the design, fabrication and build of the iconic kelpies, two massive 30m high steel sculptures by internationally renowned artist andy scott. Kelpies sculptor andy scott to unveil new horse sculpture. The kelpies are two giant horses head sculptures that are both incredible and amazing in design. Standing 30 metres 100ft tall, the kelpies stand majestically above all around them and pay homage to the working horses of scotland which used to pull barges along scotlands canals and worked in the fields in the area where they now stand. Created by scotlands leading sculptor andy scott, the kelpies are a monument to horse powered heritage across central scotland. The kelpies are 30metrehigh horsehead sculptures depicting kelpies shapeshifting water spirits, standing next to a new extension to the forth and clyde canal, and near river carron, in the helix, a new parkland project built to connect 16 communities in the falkirk council area, scotland.