'The Big Dance' a sculpture by Ray Lonsdale in the town of Gretna Green a popular tourist attraction in the Scottish borders.

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Made of weathering steel and standing 13 feet tall, 'The Big Dance' is a sculpture by artist Ray Lonsdale. It was erected in 2010 in the courtyard of the Old Blacksmith's shop now a tourist attraction in Gretna Green, well-known as the scene of thousands of 'runaway' weddings.

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Size: 2592px × 3872px
Location: Gretna Green Scottish Borders Scotland Uk Dumfries Galloway United Kingdom
Photo credit: © Steven Chadwick / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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