People are invited to get involved in plans for a stunning recreation of a breathtaking sculpture that captured the nation’s imagination
The historic setting of The Black Watch Castle and Museum in Perth will host the ‘Poppies: Weeping Window’ installation, which will see thousands of handmade ceramic poppies pouring from a second floor turret window on to the grounds below at Balhousie Castle, from June 30 to September 25.
This follows the unique installations of Weeping Window and Wave, which was at HM Tower of London in 2014. Some 888,246 poppies were displayed one to honour every death in the UK and Colonial armed forces in the First World War.
Visitors flocked to watch the spectacular display with more than five million people viewing the sculptures at the Tower of London.
And residents in Perth and Kinross are now being given the opportunity to become involved in the project when it will be held at The Black Watch Castle and Museum, by becoming part of the Volunteer Poppy Partner scheme.
Rebecca Berger, volunteer co-ordinator at The Black Watch Castle and Museum, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity to participate in the national First World War commemorations right here in Perth. If you would like to be involved in sharing this moving art work with our visitors and helping us to create our own meaning and relevance to this historic sculpture please get in touch with us.”
The public will have the chance to view the spectacular display for free in Perth.
The breathtaking sculptures Weeping Window and Wave are from the installation Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red.
Poppies were the only plants to grow on the barren battlefields in northern France and Flanders following the end of the First World War.
After the formation of the Poppy Appeal in 1921, in aid of those serving in the British Armed Forces, the Royal British Legion adopted the flower as its symbol.
To find out more about the Volunteer Poppy Partner role and how to apply, visit www.theblackwatch.co.uk volunteering, email poppypartners@theblackwatch.co.uk or phone 01738 638152 extension 208.