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Fife kids get arty to mark Falkland anniversary
Primary pupils from across Fife are being urged to get creative to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Pleasure Grounds garden at the National Trust for Scotland’s Falkland Palace.
Primary pupils from across Fife are being urged to get creative to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Pleasure Grounds garden at the National Trust for Scotland’s Falkland Palace.
Internationally renowned designer Percy Cane created the spectacular garden in 1948. Falkland Palace is said to be one of the most complete Percy Cane designs in the country and the sole example in the care of the conservation charity.
Youngsters have been asked to make a work of art which reflects or is inspired by the garden. Mary Queen of Scots visited Falkland Palace in the 16th century, so pupils could choose to illustrate how the gardens would have been presented then, before Cane’s makeover. Falkland is famous for its royal connections, especially with the Stewart family.
Entries will be judged by an external expert horticulturalist and an artist and all the artwork will feature in an exhibition at the town hall on 25th and 26th of October 2008.
Sonia Ferras-Mana, property manager at Falkland said:
“This is an important anniversary for the Palace. Our gardens are iconic and world-renowned. We wanted to use this event to inspire local young people, get them interested in the history that is on their doorstep and to encourage their creativity. I know we will get some fantastic entries and it will make for an excellent exhibition later in the year.”
To enter, pick up an application form at Falkland Palace or call 0844 493 2186. The closing date for entries is 1st October 2008.
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