Star of Caledonia Sculpture
Sector: Cultural Infrastructure • Location: Gretna Green, Scotland, United Kingdom
Source: Scottish Construction Now
The Star of Caledonia is a 33-metre illuminated sculpture located on the Scotland-England border near Gretna Green. It is designed by Cecil Balmond OBE and will be powered by renewable energy. The project includes a visitor hub, landscaped grounds, and a viewing platform on a 39-acre site, aiming to become a major cultural destination in Dumfries and Galloway. It celebrates Scotland's creativity a
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Cultural Infrastructure
- Location
- Gretna Green, Scotland, United Kingdom
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Scottish Construction Now
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Original status | planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Star of Caledonia is a 33-metre illuminated sculpture located on the Scotland-England border near Gretna Green. It is designed by Cecil Balmond OBE and will be powered by renewable energy. The project includes a visitor hub, landscaped grounds, and a viewing platform on a 39-acre site, aiming to become a major cultural destination in Dumfries and Galloway. It celebrates Scotland's creativity and scientific legacy, particularly honoring James Clerk Maxwell. |
Original sector | Cultural Infrastructure |
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Location
Country | United Kingdom (UK) |
State | Scotland |
City | Gretna Green |
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Source | Scottish Construction Now |
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Record type | Project |
Article published date | 2025-11-06 |
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