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Out of this world

A SPECTACULAR day of performance helped launch the new £1 million Crawick Multiverse land art on Sunday.

The 55 acre cosmic landscape near Sanquhar has been transformed from a former open cast coal mine into a stunning visitor attraction.

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It was created by the world renowned Charles Jencks and funded by the Duke of  Buccleuch, pictured below, and is inspired by the themes of space, astronomy and cosmology.

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The official unveiling included a day of music and performance with visitors taken on a journey through space and time by Alex Rigg and Oceanallover using dance-theatre, sculpted costumes and 30 performers.

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Mr Jencks said: “The Multiverse celebrates the surrounding Scottish countryside and its landmarks, looking outwards and back in time to present a difference view of the situation we are in.”
And the Duke of Buccleuch added: “Charles’ vision has transformed what was once a barren wasteland in need of love and attention into a visually stunning and intellectually stimulating landscape that will hopefully benefit the local area.”

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The Multiverse will open to the public on July 10.

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