Made of blocks hewn from a Scottish quarry, the arch begins its journey in a dilapidated stone sheepfold. Goldsworthy's color photographs track its progress southward, as it is constructed in the morning and taken down in the evening in a variety of locations, including the site of a vanished stone sheep pen in a town center, in a field high above a six-lane highway, and half in and half out of a stream.
Goldsworthy lives near the beginning of the arch's route; writer David Craig lives near its end. He shares Goldsworthy's concern for the history of the land, and his text touches both on the route's ancient origins and on the people who have lived and worked along it. His delightful evocation of the arch's travels and its reception in various communities brings Goldsworthy's project to life.
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Few places evoke a more romantic vision than the Highlands of Scotland. Here is where history, legend, and beautiful scenery combine for an unforgettable experience in travel.
The Highlands in Scotland’s mountainous north are home to Scottish people who are proud of their Gaelic traditions. Their customs are found in the food, music, buildings, shops, and outlook of this place that is so beloved of travelers.
Inverness is a handsome small city that serves as the capital of the Highlands. The city has an attractive museum and art gallery. At its castle you’ll find living history demonstrations. Special events such as the Highland Festival in June and the Inverness Highland Games in July are known world wide.
Inverness forms a good base from which to visit these nearby attractions:
- Culloden Battlefied where Bonnie Prince Charlie’s army was crushed in the last battle ever fought on British soil
- Fort George, a working military attraction that features an outstanding artillery fortification
- Cawdor Castle, a fairy tale castle with beautiful gardens that has evolved over 600 years
- Loch Ness, famous for the monster “Nessie”
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Loch Ness Mystery Since A.D. 565, 3,000 people have claimed to have seen the Loch Ness Monster. Witnesses sightings are all very similar. They describe a huge humped creature with a long neck and tail. |
The world’s top rated golf courses can be found in the Highlands. The village of Dornach is famous for multiple courses, and other well-known courses sit near Inverness and Nairn. The wonderful forests, lakes, and hills provide unprecedented opportunities for hikes. After a long day outdoors a Scotch whiskey brewed in the area is a welcome treat.
Article by: St. Louis Public Library staff