The Courier & Advertiser (Perth and Perthshire Edition)
On reflection, sculpture will be returned to loch
still: Owner of statue has agreed to find sheltered spot for its return
One of Scotland’s most popular sculptures, Mirror Man, is returning to Loch Earn after popular demand.
The figure, titled Still, was removed from the Perthshire loch last year by Andrew Low – the former owner of the adjacent Four Seasons Hotel who had commissioned the piece of work.
The looming figure, which is made of hundreds of mirrored tiles and stands almost three metres high, was erected in 2014 and has become popular among photographers and visitors from across the world.
But Mr Low faced a backlash last October when he removed Still from the spot across from the hotel after selling his business over to new owners.
After finding out on social media, Still’s creator, sculptor Rob Mulholland, said he was “saddened” by the decision and vowed to return another statue to the water.
But now in a turn of events Mr Mulholland has revealed that plans are in place to return the original Still to the loch but in a more sheltered location.
Writing on Facebook, he said: “I wanted to share that I had a really
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The plan is to locate Still permanently in a more sheltered area of the loch so that he can be seen throughout the year
positive meeting with Andrew Low this week, who originally commissioned Still back in 2014.
“Andrew has generously agreed to have the sculpture return to Loch Earn.
“We are looking at several locations and working to secure approval. The plan is to locate Still permanently in a more sheltered area of the loch so that he can be seen throughout the year.
“We will need to raise funds to cover the cost of installation, maintenance and insurance.
“I should know in the next month or so if we have all the permissions required and look forward to seeing him back in the loch this summer.
“I would like to thank everyone for their ongoing encouragement and will post an update as soon as the new location has been agreed.”
Mr Low sold the Four Seasons Hotel last year and the new owners revealed that the statue was not included in the sale of the hotel.
Rob Mulholland found out through social media that the statue had been removed without him being informed.
At the time some users claimed that Mr Low was looking to gain a four-figure sum for Still.
Mr Mulholland said: “I have been touched by the number of messages and emails I have received from people expressing their fondness for Still and their disappointment at his removal. It has been heartening to learn how much Still means to so many people.”