Big bird arrives in Castletown

Tuesday, 1 October 2024 11:22

A huge sculpture of a heron is being installed in Castletown today.

Social media users have been posting photos of the landmark which is more than 25 feet high.

Castletown commissioners won planning permission for the statue earlier this year.

It was created by artists Stephanie Quayle and Darren Jackson.

Big bird has landed.

New 26 foot heron sculpture to form the start of the Silverdale Art Trail.@Castletown_IOM #Castletown #IsleofMan pic.twitter.com/m3lVyLzlIC
— 🇮🇲 Jo Overty (@Jothegiraffe) October 1, 2024

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