SCOTLANDIt requires great love of it deeply to readThe configuration of a land,Gradually grow conscious of fine shadings,Of great meanings in slight symbols,Hear at last the great voice that speaks softly,See the swell and fall upon the flankOf a statue carved out in a whole country's marble,Be like Spring, like a hand in a windowMoving New and Old things carefully to and fro,Moving a fraction of flower here,Placing an inch of air there,And without breaking anything.

So I have gathered unto myselfAll the loose ends of Scotland,And by naming them and accepting themLoving them and identifying myself with them, Attempt to express the whole.

Hugh MacDiarmid (1892 - 1978)(Poem engraved on slab of Corennie granite sponsored by Fyfe Glenrock ofAberdeen)

Navel stone of Caledonmarker of millenniumeye of seer, druid's tongue,world of carlin, - stand uponthis footprint made for everyone.

As pebble cast into a poolsends ripple upon rippleso this sacred stone will tell,bear witness, fair or fell,to our truth and principle.

Once as chiefs stood on Dunaddour land and loyalty they bled, Our corn, our cattle and ourgold -whoso worked with hand orhead:crofter, hunter - Somerled.

Now we forward step once morereclaiming those who walkedbefore:builder, makar, engineer,doctor, printer, traveller,lad o'pairts and balladeer.

A step for Scotland carved instonea parliament without a thronea country each of us can owna wisdom, knowing as we areknown,a going forth and coming home.

Who among us now will workfor light that penetrates the darkfor freedom climbing like the larkfor the democratic spark -whose the tread that fits this mark?

Tessa Ransford

The current living spirit of encouragement within the'Stones of Scotland' requires recognition as a platform fordebate. Within the rich rough edged diversity of thesestones lies a catalyst to encourage every person to lookaround, sense their potential; in this new politicallandscape, urban and rural. People have a new capacityand responsibility as a force to evoke constructive change.

Kenny Munro

"I think of the Stones of Scotland as asymbolic gathering and outlook place. The stones mayrepresent the 32 points of the compass. A place to inspirepeople to meet for discussion from all over the country andfrom all over the world. A less formal meeting point thanthe Parliament building, looking beyond Scotland in thehope of a more peaceful future. The search for the 32stones became a series of creative journeys and a series ofinteresting encounters."Lesley-May Miller

Lothian andBorders RIGS

Group

Regionally Important Geological SiteRegent Road, Edinburgh

Footsteps in time

The Stones of Scotland are in Regent Road Park on thesouth side of Regent Road facing to Arthur's Seat and theScottish Parliament.By bus: Numerous bus services to Princes Street and London

Road.By coach: Coach parking in metered bays alongside entrance.By car: Parking opposite site in metered bays.By foot: From east end of Princes Street about 800 m.

From east end of London Road about 300 m.

The artists would like to thank persons and organisations toonumerous to name here for their help and encouragement withthe Stones of Scotland project. Thanks to Carcanet Press fortheir kind permission to use the poem by Hugh MacDiarmid.

In 1998 Kenny Munro received an award from the ScottishArts Council which enabled the three artists to undertake afeasibility study for the Stones of Scotland project. GeorgeWyllie received a Creative Scotland Award in 2000 from theScottish Arts Council to realise the installation on site.Site for Stones of Scotland is part of a World Heritage Siteand was generously gifted by the City of Edinburgh Council.Produced by Lothian and Borders RIGS © 2006Designed by: Derek Munn Photographs from British Geological Survey collection,Kenny Munro, Raymond Lintern Coordinator: Dr Elspeth UrquhartFunding by Scottish Natural Heritage.

SCOTTISHN AT U R A LHERITAGE

By George Wyllie MBE., Kenny Munro, Lesley-May Millerwith Stuart Rogers of the Paul Hogarth Company

This project grew out of a previous journey in Irelandundertaken by George Wyllie and Kenny Munro when theyvisited the 32 Counties and collected work to create the 'Spiresfor Hibernia'

A new creative journey was planned visiting each of the 32regions of Scotland, involving local communities in finding astone to represent their area in a central sculpture. The chosensite is in Regent Road Park, Edinburgh overlooking the newScottish Parliament.

The official launch ceremony was on 30th November 2002

Geologicaldiversity

Stones of Scotland

INCANTATION

“...this work is a reminder to a newera of Scottish politics that the centremust involve and be legitimised by allthat surrounds it.”George Wyllie MBE

Wyllie has always strivento communicate withaudiences by taking art outof the gallery and into thecommunity. Here too TheStones of Scotland isintended as a meeting placewith a variety of uses - acontemplative retreat, yes,but perhaps also a touriststop, the subject of a schooltrip, or a speakers' forum.

Princes Street

Leith

Walk

Arthur’s Seat

The Castle

Scottish Parliament

Stones of Scotland

How to find the Stones of Scotland

The Stones of ScotlandA sculpture to celebrate the creative spirit in Scotland at the

start of a new millennium

N

Waverley Station

South Bridge

North Bridge

Calton Hill

Regent Road

London Road

High Street(Royal Mile)

Holyrood Palace

Edinburgh

SCOTLANDIt requires great love of it deeply to readThe configuration of a land,Gradually grow conscious of fine shadings,Of great meanings in slight symbols,Hear at last the great voice that speaks softly,See the swell and fall upon the flankOf a statue carved out in a whole country's marble,Be like Spring, like a hand in a windowMoving New and Old things carefully to and fro,Moving a fraction of flower here,Placing an inch of air there,And without breaking anything.

So I have gathered unto myselfAll the loose ends of Scotland,And by naming them and accepting themLoving them and identifying myself with them, Attempt to express the whole.

Hugh MacDiarmid (1892 - 1978)(Poem engraved on slab of Corennie granite sponsored by Fyfe Glenrock ofAberdeen)

Navel stone of Caledonmarker of millenniumeye of seer, druid's tongue,world of carlin, - stand uponthis footprint made for everyone.

As pebble cast into a poolsends ripple upon rippleso this sacred stone will tell,bear witness, fair or fell,to our truth and principle.

Once as chiefs stood on Dunaddour land and loyalty they bled, Our corn, our cattle and ourgold -whoso worked with hand orhead:crofter, hunter - Somerled.

Now we forward step once morereclaiming those who walkedbefore:builder, makar, engineer,doctor, printer, traveller,lad o'pairts and balladeer.

A step for Scotland carved instonea parliament without a thronea country each of us can owna wisdom, knowing as we areknown,a going forth and coming home.

Who among us now will workfor light that penetrates the darkfor freedom climbing like the larkfor the democratic spark -whose the tread that fits this mark?

Tessa Ransford

The current living spirit of encouragement within the'Stones of Scotland' requires recognition as a platform fordebate. Within the rich rough edged diversity of thesestones lies a catalyst to encourage every person to lookaround, sense their potential; in this new politicallandscape, urban and rural. People have a new capacityand responsibility as a force to evoke constructive change.

Kenny Munro

"I think of the Stones of Scotland as asymbolic gathering and outlook place. The stones mayrepresent the 32 points of the compass. A place to inspirepeople to meet for discussion from all over the country andfrom all over the world. A less formal meeting point thanthe Parliament building, looking beyond Scotland in thehope of a more peaceful future. The search for the 32stones became a series of creative journeys and a series ofinteresting encounters." Lesley-May Miller

Lothian andBorders RIGS

Group

Regionally Important Geological SiteRegent Road, Edinburgh

Footsteps in time

TheStones of Scotlandare in Regent Road Park on thesouth side of Regent Road facing to Arthur's Seat and theScottish Parliament.By bus: Numerous bus services to Princes Street and London

Road.By coach: Coach parking in metered bays alongside entrance.By car:Parking opposite site in metered bays.By foot: From east end of Princes Street about 800 m.

From east end of London Road about 300 m.

The artists would like to thank persons and organisations toonumerous to name here for their help and encouragement withtheStones of Scotlandproject. Thanks to Carcanet Press fortheir kind permission to use the poem by Hugh MacDiarmid.

In 1998 Kenny Munro received an award from the ScottishArts Council which enabled the three artists to undertake afeasibility study for the Stones of Scotland project. GeorgeWyllie received a Creative Scotland Award in 2000 from theScottish Arts Council to realise the installation on site.Site for Stones of Scotlandis part of a World Heritage Siteand was generously gifted by the City of Edinburgh Council.Produced by Lothian and Borders RIGS © 2006Designed by: Derek Munn Photographs from British Geological Survey collection,Kenny Munro, Raymond Lintern Coordinator: Dr Elspeth UrquhartFunding by Scottish Natural Heritage.

SCOTTISHNATURALHERITAGE

By George Wyllie MBE., Kenny Munro, Lesley-May Millerwith Stuart Rogers of the Paul Hogarth Company

This project grew out of a previous journey in Irelandundertaken by George Wyllie and Kenny Munro when theyvisited the 32 Counties and collected work to create the 'Spiresfor Hibernia'

A new creative journey was planned visiting each of the 32regions of Scotland, involving local communities in finding astone to represent their area in a central sculpture. The chosensite is in Regent Road Park, Edinburgh overlooking the newScottish Parliament.

The official launch ceremony was on 30th November 2002

Geologicaldiversity

Stones of Scotland

INCANTATION

“...this work is a reminder to a newera of Scottish politics that the centremust involve and be legitimised by allthat surrounds it.” George Wyllie MBE

Wyllie has always strivento communicate withaudiences by taking art outof the gallery and into thecommunity. Here too TheStones of Scotland isintended as a meeting placewith a variety of uses - acontemplative retreat, yes,but perhaps also a touriststop, the subject of a schooltrip, or a speakers' forum.

Princes Street

Leith Walk

Arthur’s Seat

The Castle

Scottish Parliament

Stones of Scotland

How to find the Stones of Scotland

The Stones of ScotlandA sculpture to celebrate the creative spirit in Scotland at the

start of a new millennium

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