thursday 23rd september 2021

First public viewing of two Stone Soldiers in Musselburgh

On the 474th anniversary of The Battle of Pinkie Cleugh, Friday 10 September 2021, Taylor Wimpey East Scotland welcomed East Lothian Provost John McMillan to the first official viewing of two ‘larger than life’ sandstone soldier sculptures that have been created to recognise the rich heritage and history of the local area.

Impressive stone soldier sculptures

He was joined by representatives from various local community groups including The Old Musselburgh Club, The Pinkie Cleugh Battlefield Group and the Pinkie Cleugh Tapestry Project to see these majestic pieces of work situated on Battlefield Road, the site of the battlefield where the last great battle took place between the kingdoms of Scotland and England.

The impressive stone soldier sculptures were created by local East Lothian sculptor Gardner Molloy and they form an important part of the public realm within Taylor Wimpey’s Almond Park development in Musselburgh.

A rich heritage

During the event Kirsty McGill, Sales and Marketing Director said: “On behalf of the team at Taylor Wimpey East Scotland involved in the delivery of this project, we are very proud of the sculptures that Gardner Molloy has created for this development, the recognition they will receive in the wider local community, as well as the contribution they will make to understanding and appreciating Scotland’s rich local history.