Nairn Riverside artwork plans in memory of cyclist who loved Nairn get green light
Plans to install a new public artwork in Nairn in memory of a late cyclist have been given the green light.
Last year Walk Wheel Cycle Trust (formerly Sustrans) shared its intention to create a statue as a tribute to Findhorn cyclist Jan Nowell, who sadly passed away in 2022.
The project is being funded through a legacy from Ms Nowell, who had a passion for art, cycling and the environment and a particular fondness for Nairn.
The artwork was designed by artists Mary Bourne and Lynne Strachan, with the aim to create a “point of interest” along the route.
The sculpture would consist of two pieces of Moray sandstone set on a paved base of riven Caithness sandstone, reaching around 1.3 metres in height and would be located on a 2m by 2m section of grassland between the riverside path and the water, near Macrae Avenue.
In the documents confirming the planning department’s decision to grant permission for the installation, the planning officer states that conditions for the development are that development must start within three years of the approval date, and that the travel route must remain accessible and free from obstructions during construction.
A spokesperson for the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust said the project is part of wider “strategic work towards enhancing the National Cycle Network for all users”.
The artists said they hope to work with a local school or college to offer work experience for arts students.
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