Playful Otters chasing a salmon sculpture by Ian Brady, Ardmor, Barra, Outer Hebrides. Scotland. SCO 6610
As an attractive moorland pasture area on the rocky and indented east coast of Barra, it was clearly well used by otters, which were feeding round the shore, crossing the peninsula at various points, and using freshwater pools for washing. There were also indications of holts in several places, including a disused one right beside the location identified for the ferry waiting room. The plans took these established residents into consideration. And under licence, a substitute holt was constructed at a suitable point away from the terminal. Culverts under the road also provide ‘otter underpasses’ close to their regular routes. Iain Brady produced a fine study of the two otters which is full of movement and gives a real sense of effort. On Tuesday 5th April, Iain, assisted by his wife Jennifer, attached the sculpture to the rock base beside the ferry terminal waiting room.
Size: 5620px × 3733px
Location: Ferry Terminal, Ardmore, Northbay, Isle of Barra, Outer Hebrides, Western Isles, Scotland.
Photo credit: © David Gowans / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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