Locals are being given the chance to view artwork inspired by a legendary fiddler as part of a revamp of a Deeside town’s square.
Members of the public will be given the chance to view designs for the new look entrance to Banchory’s Scott Skinner Square, crafted by artists Al MacInnes and Fin Macrae of DUFI-Art.
The designs are part of a wider £160,000 project to regenerate the square.
The artists have been inspired in their vision for the area by the music of pioneering Banchory-born musician James Scott Skinner.
Mr MacInnes said: “From the beginning this project has involved extensive community engagement and the ideas and concepts behind the designs have been received very positively by local residents.
“Although the parameters of the brief have changed, our concept and vision remain the same – to create artworks that celebrate both the people of Banchory and the cultural heritage of Scott Skinner Square while fulfilling the practical requirements of the square.”
Mr Macrae added: “The aim is that by creating a comfortable and pleasant outdoor space, visitors will be encouraged to pop in to see the square and those that live around it will spend more time in it.”
The changes include a new open seating plan with further seats and benches at the spot, along with lighting columns fitted with sculptures.
Several murals have already been created on routes leading to the square as part of the plans.
The latest plans will be on display in Banchory Library, situated within the square, on Monday, March 30. Work will begin later this spring.
