Wicker Horse

Today's the day ........................ for a guest appearance

There was a new horse in the field at The Carse today when I looked over the hedge - a wicker one.

It's the wonderful 18ft high Kirkcudbright Wicker Horse, a sort of mascot for the town - and always present at the many events that happen there throughout the summer.  He had a complete makeover a couple of years ago by Auchencairn artist, Trevor Leat, who was responsible for his original conception.  He was also the creator of the giant structures burnt at the end of the Wickerman Festival for many years.

The reason why the horse is there is because this is where the 2025 Kirkcudbright Country Fair is going to take place next weekend.  He's the first to arrive on the scene - but over the course of the coming week, he'll be joined by marquees, car park signs and all the other paraphernalia involved in putting on a show.

And I think the hat, that he is currently still wearing, belonged to his last public engagement at the Kirkcudbright Steam Punk Festival ...................!