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Launch of The Kelpies, Falkirk
February 19, 2014 No Comments Art & Design, Events

Launch of The Kelpies, Falkirk

A spectacular night-time arts event called HOME will launch both the opening of the John Muir Way and the The Kelpies, Falkirk prior to their opening to the public on the 21st April. On two evenings, 17th and 18th April, a selection of one-off, specially-commissioned night-time artworks will illuminate Helix Park creating an extraordinary, animation of the horse head sculptures to a pulsating soundtrack. Artist Andy Scott’s 300 tonne, 30

June 28, 2013 No Comments Events

The Helix is Happening: Falkirk and Grangemouth aim high

For those of us living in central Scotland it is quite a surprise to discover that the ‘Helix is Happening‘ nearby. Due to open this September, the Helix is an ambitious, even visionary, project aimed at transforming space between Grangemouth and Falkirk into a landscape of paths, waterways, public art, sports facilities and leisure services. The project has been developed with a £25 million Lottery Fund by Falkirk Council, Central