As a part of the Crieff Community Arts Festival, Perth & Kinross Councillor, Provost Xander McDade, and local celebrity Youtuber, historian and comedian Bruce Fummey, will each say a few words before unveiling the life-sized chainsaw sculpture of Rob Roy, carved by Scottish sculptor James Elliott.

The sculpture brings to life the moment in 1714 when Rob Roy MacGregor is believed to have toasted James VIII (the Old Pretender) at Crieff Market Cross on hearing of the Coronation of George I.  It is 2.1m high and made of Scottish Grown, especially selected, salvaged sitka spruce, which has been sustainably sourced. It was made by the chainsaw artist James Elliott using four chainsaws with various sizes of bars from large to small, a die grinder and angle grinder. James explains “ I take extra care in staining, treating and finishing for artistic effect and long-term protection of the timber.  I always relish a historical human form subject especially where there can be stories interwoven in the composition of the piece.” More examples of James’s work can be found here : www.jesculpture.com

Following on from the successful Sculpture Trail Consultation Day in August 2024,  Crieff Community Trust now hopes to develop a large trail of sculptures to lead people around Crieff and out to the surrounding area, showing off the wonderful beauty and immense history of this part of Scotland