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Erskine veterans help to create new sculpture trail

7 September 2022

News image — Erskine collaborated with creative organisation Luminate on the project

Erskine/Luminate Erskine Sculpture Trail — Erskine collaborated with creative organisation Luminate on the project

Armed forces veterans have worked with artists to create a new sculpture trail in Renfrewshire.

Ten artworks have been installed in the grounds of Erskine Veterans Village in Bishopton.

The sculptures draw on nature and also the memories and stories of residents of the home.

News image — Residents of Erskine Veterans Village worked with the charity's artists in residence, Gill White and James Winnett, to create the sculptures

Erskine/Luminate Erskine Sculpture Trail — Residents of Erskine Veterans Village worked with the charity's artists in residence, Gill White and James Winnett, to create the sculptures

News image — Inspiration for the pieces include nature and residents' stories

Erskine/Luminate Erskine Sculpture Trail — Inspiration for the pieces include nature and residents' stories

News image — The trail involves 10 sculptures

Erskine/Luminate Erskine Sculpture Trail — The trail involves 10 sculptures

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Erskine/Luminate Erskine Sculpture Trail

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Erskine/Luminate Erskine Sculpture Trail

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