The Birds
The Birds
The Birds
The Birds
The Birds

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An abstract sculpture representing a flock of birds taking flight. A plinth shaped as a rocky outcrop supports the asymmetric metal framework with the irregular arrangement of wing-shaped mouldings. This work was Malcolm Robertson’s first public creation for the then New Town. He was 'Town Artist' between 1978 and 1990.
Title

The Birds

Date

1980

Medium

metal & moulded polymer resin

Accession number

KY7_AH_S052

Acquisition method

commissioned by Glenrothes Development Corporation

Work type

Sculpture

Owner

Fife Council

Custodian

Fife Council

Work status

extant

Listing status

C (Scotland)

Listing date

09/08/11

Access

at all times

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Located at

North Street, Glenrothes

KY7 5LY

Sited in front of County Offices at the junction of North Street and Kingdom Avenue.