Stonehaven Boardwalk Sculptures

The coastal village of Stonehaven lies between the towns of Aberdeen to the north and Dundee to the south, along Scotland’s Eastern seaboard. It is most famous for being the home to Dunnottar Castle,  a medieval ruin that played an integral part in the country’s rich and turbulent history.

The town also showcases a number of nautical-themed metal art pieces along the sea-faring harbor. These meticulously detailed works of art depict vehicles that reflect the community’s ties to the ocean. Currently, there are about half a dozen in all, each with a whimsical nod to the surrounding watery environment. Most of the objects illustrated are vehicles and are captained by a marine sea creature—one even includes the cartoon character Spongebob Squarepants.

What makes these artworks so unusual is that the artist (or artists?) prefers to remain anonymous. Often referred to by the locals as ‘The Stonehaven Banksy,” the sculptures will suddenly appear overnight. The first piece was revealed sometime at the beginning of the new millennium.