Glenkiln Sculpture Park

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Glenkiln Sculpture Park, Sculpture garden and trail at Glenkiln Reservoir, Scotland.

Modern sculptures by Rodin, Moore, and Epstein stand along a 5-mile walking route through hills near Glenkiln Reservoir in Dumfries and Galloway.

Local landowner Sir William Keswick established this collection between 1951 and 1976, creating one of the first outdoor sculpture exhibitions in natural settings.

The collection included Rodin's Saint John the Baptist, Epstein's Visitation, and several works by Moore including the Glenkiln Cross and King and Queen.

Following a theft in 2013, all sculptures except the Glenkiln Cross were removed, while the park remains accessible via Route 373 bus or by car from Dumfries.

Moore's Standing Figure initially sparked local confusion as residents mistook the bronze sculpture for abandoned farming equipment.

Location: Dumfries and Galloway

GPS coordinates: 55.08111,-3.81667

Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:34

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