PLANS for the creation of an interactive trail in South Ayrshire about Robert the Bruce has taken one step closer.
As previously reported, the North Carrick Community Benefit Company is commissioning an interactive art trail across the region.
Eight sculptures will be sited in Crosshill, Dunure, Kirkmichael, Kirkoswald, Maidens, Minishant, Straiton and Turnberry.
A planning application has been submitted to South Ayrshire Council this week to install the second sculpture, a Birlinn Prow, which is inspired by Robert the Bruce landing at Maidens.
If approved, the sculpture, around 2m 11cm in height and 1.2 in breadth, mounted on a concrete base, will be located at Maiden's Harbour.
It will be supported by integrated digital AI content linked to the sculptures and accessible via an app.
A design statement submitted with the application states: "The design relates to a long association with sea faring as well as reminding people that Robert the Bruce had a navy and is likely to have used this type of boat when he landed at Maidens in 1306.
"The site was identified through public consultation. The sculptures will speak to the local interests and or historic significance augmenting the core Robert the Bruce connection with North Carrick."
The sculptures will be made of modern and robust materials, with a lifespan of 25 years.
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The country will celebrate the 750th anniversary of the birth of Robert the Bruce in 2024.
It is believed that Bruce was born in Turnberry Castle and frequented North Carrick during his life.
Public consultations on the trail have been held, with local schoolchildren also taking part in designing the sculptures.
Planning permission has been lodged for the first sculpture in Crosshill, which will take the form of a white shorthorn.
The full planning application and more information on the trail can be found on South Ayrshire Council's planning portal at publicaccess.south-ayrshire.gov.uk, searching for the reference code 24/00426/APP.
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