5380 x 3572 px | 45,6 x 30,2 cm | 17,9 x 11,9 inches | 300dpi
Data acquisizione:
ottobre 2008
Ubicazione:
Nairn Harbour Moray Grampian Region Scotland UK
Altre informazioni:
Nairn harvour saw around 800 people gathered to see the new addition to the harbour. The statue stands over 6ft tall and carries a basket bearing butter, eggs, gutted fish and scales. It is the brainchild of Nairn provost Liz MacDonald, who was determined to use a local under-spend for the benefit of the town. She took as her inspiration for the statue a lifesize photograph in the local museum of young fisherwoman Annie Ralph. Local company Black Isle Bronze was commissioned to create the statue, designed by artists Ginny Hutchison and Charles Engebretson. New Zealander Janet Urquhart had approached Highland Council for help in tracing her grandfather, George Ralph, and was astonished to find herself invited to unveil the statue of her great-aunt. Mrs MacDonald, who voluntarily managed the project, said: 'It was an emotional occasion. A lady approached me in tears because seeing the statue reminded her of the past. "I am so pleased that the statue was made locally. "Black Isle Bronze make many works which are shipped all over the place. It's good to have one of their pieces in Nairn itself." SCO 1130
