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Niel Gow Statue in Dunkeld, Scotland
The Niel Gow Statue is a striking life-size bronze sculpture of Niel Gow, an 18th-century Scottish fiddler. Often regarded as the 'father of Scottish fiddle music', he was born in the Dunkeld area and his connection to the region makes the statue both a local landmark and a point of cultural pride. The statue was erected in December 2020 and was created by Scottish sculptor David Annand. It sit…