Dundee’s historic and modern landmarks will take centre stage at Scotland’s Festival of Architecture finale this November.
The “Light Nights” event will bring together a programme of activities centred around Dundee’s Christmas lights switch-on.
As part of the celebration, Dundee’s historic and contemporary architectural spaces will become the focus for large-scale light installations.
A torchlight procession, an architectural walking trail, art and design exhibitions and a night market will all be on offer.
As part of the finale, colourful light installations will highlight the intricate construction detail of Kengo Kuma’s V&A Museum, creating a beacon of light on the banks of the River Tay.
The Steeple, dating back to the 15th century and home to Scotland’s tallest surviving medieval church tower, will become the stage for Biome Collective’s newly commissioned interactive sonic light show, inviting people to make music with a building.
Lateral North’s 3D timber map of Scotland, presented at the 2016 Venice International Architectural Biennale, will also open at West Ward Works.
In addition, visitors to Light Nights are invited to join in with an atmospheric torchlight procession connecting two of Dundee’s best loved buildings, the McManus Galleries and the Caird Hall, ahead of the Christmas lights switch-on ceremony in City Square.
Fiona Hyslop, the Scottish Government’s cabinet secretary for culture, tourism and external affairs said: “2016 has seen Dundee undergo a significant amount of architectural regeneration, not least Kengo Kuma’s extraordinary work on V&A Museum of Design Dundee
“Light Nights is an opportunity to highlight the city’s most striking architecture from the old to the new, including the V&A Dundee construction site.”
Light Nights takes place on November 18 between 4 and 10pm and is free to attend. For further information visit www.foa16.com