Public art & sculpture · Scottish Lowlands
Man with a sheep
In or near Newtown St Boswells.
Man with a sheep in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
Walter Baxter — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Galashiels · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Man with a sheep is a public sculpture in Scotland Central, United Kingdom, dating from 1971. Britain's public art ranges from Henry Moore reclining figures and Anthony Gormley installations to the Angel of the North and the surviving statues of empire.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2022
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Official information
The Great Tapestry of Scotland is a cultural centre in Galashiels that showcases Scotland's history through an extensive tapestry created by a community of stitchers. Visitors can explore 160 panels that narrate the story of Scotland, featuring real accounts and craftsmanship.
Place summary
"Man with a Sheep" is a public art installation located in central Scotland, established in 1971. This distinctive piece reflects the region's agricultural heritage and contributes to the local cultural landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6160, -2.8061
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD1 1BL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Phone
- 01896 809354
- Established
- 1971
- Nearest railway station
- Galashiels — 0.2 km
- Opening
- Open 7 days 09:30 - 17:00; last entry 3.30pm
- Official site
- www.greattapestryofscotland.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q135898791 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Man with a sheep?
- Man with a sheep is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD1 1BL).
- What is Man with a sheep?
- Man with a sheep in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Man with a sheep?
- The nearest railway station is Galashiels, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD1 1BL.
- When was Man with a sheep built?
- Built or established in 1971.
- Is Man with a sheep free to visit?
- Yes, Man with a sheep is free to enter.
- How do I get to Man with a sheep?
- The nearest railway station is Galashiels, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TD1 1BL.