CULTURAL AGENDA
WE LOVE
Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
Built by fishermen in 1755, this 20 metre rope bridge links Northern Ireland’s mainland in Ballintoy to the tiny ancient volcanic island of Carrick-a-Rede (from the Scottish Gaelic Carraig-a-Rade meaning The Rock in the Road). Dolphins, porpoise and even large sharks can be spotting swimming off the coast, whilst nearby Rathlin Island has one of Britain’s largest seabird colonies including puffins.
nationaltrust.org.uk/carrick-a-rede
WHAT WE’RE DISCOVERING
Gallos Statue
High on the Cornish cliffs at Tintagel Castle stands the regal bronze Gallos statue by Rubin Eynon. (Gallos meaning power in Cornish.) The tall hooded figure holding a sword is inspired by the royals associated with this medieval castle – notably King Arthur, one of Britain’s most famous figures, who, according to a 12th century writer, was conceived there.
The Kelpies
The Scottish lowland town of Falkirk is the home of The Kelpies, two ginormous horse head statues. Looming above the Forth and Clyde canal in The Helix parkland, the 30 metre high Kelpies, which during a paid tour you can go inside, have become the world’s largest equine statues. Made by Scottish sculptor, Andy Scott from 36,000 steel pieces,
