Councillors plugged in to Bon Scott statue benefits
ByGraham Brown
The clay mould that will be the basis for the full bronze statue.
Work will get under way within days on the site of a permanent memorial to Angus-born rocker Bon Scott after ringing support from planning councillors for the Kirriemuir plan to honour the AC/DC frontman.
Community group DD8 Music received over 70 letters of support for their bid to site a statue of the enigmatic artist near the centre of the town after fans from across the globe pledged their backing for the £50,000 campaign.
With Ayrshire-based sculptor and AC/DC fan John McKenna well advanced on the statue commission, Angus development standards councillors today cleared the way for the Bellies Brae monument.
An AC/DC fan on the council committee said she is confident the statue due to be unveiled at the annual Bonfest celebration at the end of April will become a magnet for tourists from across the globe.
Brechin councillor Mairi Evans said: “I think this will be an absolutely huge boost for Kirrie and the whole of Angus, and hopefully we can all reap the tourism spin-off benefits.”
