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News Release from: Forestry Commission | Subject: Forest Art To Boost Tourism
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Team on 23 January 2004
Forest Art To Boost Tourism
A striking new arts project to be created in Cairnhead forest in Dumfriesshire will help boost the local economy through tourism.
Three 'Striding Arches' are to be located on key hilltops in the forest and linked with tracks to create a circular route down to a byre and onto the Southern Upland Way The byre will include a fourth arch to create a unique sculpture and shelter
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The arches are to be designed by internationally known artist Andy Goldsworthy.
The project has attracted £290,000 of funding in total, with £99,500 of this coming from the Scottish Arts Council.
Forestry Minister Allan Wilson said "We welcome visitors to our national forests and always want the experience to be a positive and stimulating one.
This innovative project has all the ingredients of being a big success in attracting more tourists to the area which is good news for local businesses.
"The project has strong local origins with the Cairnhead Community Forest Trust and Dumfries and Galloway Arts Association working hand in hand with Forestry Commission Scotland to bring this initiative to fruition.
The icing on the cake is to have such a highly regarded artist such as Andrew Goldsworthy creating the works of art." The positioning of the arches would be carefully selected to encourage public access onto the countryside and create walking links with the Southern Upland Way and to the village of Moniaive.
Subtle interpretation panels will include access information, location of the arches and an introduction of the Striding Arches project plus local services in the village.
Molly Glencourse, Chairman of the Cairnhead Community Forest Trust, added: "We have enjoyed working with Andy Goldsworthy and the other partnership agencies to bring this important artwork to Dumfries and Galloway.
We believe that the attraction of the Striding Arches and Byre development in Cairnhead Forest will greatly benefit the local and wider community." Iain Munro, Head of Capital at the Scottish Arts Council said: "Striding Arches is a prestigious and high-profile project for Dumfries and Galloway.
Andy Goldsworthy has an international reputation for his work and this project will undoubtedly establish the Cairnhead Community Forest as a 'must see' for any visitor to Dumfries and Galloway.
We congratulate all the partners involved for their vision in developing the Striding Arches project, which will provide a unique perspective for visitors to the forest and the area for many years to come.".
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