| The Dunbear | |
|---|---|
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| Artist | Andy Scott |
| Year | 2019 |
| Movement | Steel sculpture |
| Subject | Brown Bear |
The Dunbear is a five-metre-high steel sculpture of a brown bear standing on its hind legs. The public artwork is located immediately adjacent to the A1 at Dunbear Par, Dunbar in East Lothian, Scotland.[1] This proposed low carbon community is part of the Hallhill development and is being progressed by the landowner, Hallhill Developments Ltd. Erected in November 2019, The Dunbear is a tribute to John Muir, the Dunbar-born naturalist and conservationist. Muir is known as "Father of the National Parks" due to his role in the establishment of National Parks in the US, including Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks.[2]
The brown bear sculpture was created by Andy Scott, the Scottish sculptor whose other public artworks include The Kelpies in Falkirk and the Beacon of Hope in Belfast.[3]
- ^ "Giant bear sculpture designed by Kelpies artist unveiled". STV News. 2019-11-19. Retrieved 2020-07-30.
- ^ "New bear sculpture in Dunbar to celebrate John Muir". John Muir Birthplace. 2019-11-20. Retrieved 2020-07-30.
- ^ McAlpine, Dayna (2019-11-18). "Dunbar bear: watch as new sculpture from Kelpies artist arrives in East Lothian". edinburghlive. Retrieved 2020-07-30.