A “Peat Lady” sculpture has been unveiled in Stornoway town centre.
A competition to name her is due to take place after the New Year.
A plaque will be added to the display which is intended to mark the history and importance of the peat cutting culture in Lewis.
The 400 kg sculpture - commissioned by Western Isles Lottery - stands in Point Street on the site of a removed fountain.
The previous fountain centre piece, originally installed by Stornoway Amenity Trust back in the 90s, had long fallen into a state of disrepair and the lottery team undertook to upgrade another one of Stornoway’s attractions.
They felt the area was in need of a new type of display and the newly delivered, bespoke sculpture, was commissioned from Welsh based expert sculptor, Simon O’ Rourke.
Tony Robson of the lottery team said: “This is truly another example of the community coming together to improve the aesthetics of the town and, thanks to everyone’s efforts, we will once again have a beautiful show piece at the heart of a very busy thoroughfare.”
‘Peat Lady’ sculpture installed in Stornoway town centre
4 December 2021