One in every of my favourites is The Helix, residence of The Kelpies, in Falkirk. I’m delighted to be performing there quickly as a part of Kelpies 10, celebrating the tenth anniversary of the sculptures. The one purpose I agreed to headline is as a result of I completely adore it there.
Why do you go there?
What I like a lot concerning the Kelpies is that they’re a celebration of Falkirk’s heritage and in addition of Scotland as a complete.
The Kelpies are consultant of the Clydesdale horses that made such a major contribution to Scotland’s agricultural and industrial previous. They had been the ability behind quite a few native industries, agriculture and day-to-day transport.
The Kelpies are an enduring legacy of the horses’ unbelievable contribution to Scottish working life. It’s a ravishing piece of non secular artwork.
I imagine that being round artwork like that is very useful for psychological well being. It offers you an actual sense of perspective in your life and that’s vital. Artwork and music are sometimes forgotten about when it comes to how good they’re for our psychological well being.
I’m a passionate advocate for psychological well being and the Kelpies have a really meditative really feel that may actually assist individuals.
How typically do you go?
I’m at the moment studying to drive, so not as typically as I would really like. I go to each time we cross on the best way to exhibits. And each time, I’m staggered at simply how superior Andy Scott’s statues are. As quickly as I cross my driving check, I’ll be a daily customer. I’d simply purchase a tent.
How did you uncover it?
I’ve been following the story of the Kelpies since they began constructing them. I watched a great deal of movies concerning the progress of the construct when it was occurring.
What’s your favorite reminiscence?
Once we did some pre-promotion for Kelpies 10 a couple of months again, I received to spend a while there with a child Clydesdale horse.
That was a reasonably particular expertise. Nevertheless, it was completely freezing chilly and I needed to play guitar, which was just about inconceivable as a result of my fingers had been frozen.
Who do you’re taking?
I’ve been principally with my band and my supervisor, as a result of we usually cease there once we are travelling to exhibits.
What do you’re taking?
Often, all my guitars and bits of kit as a result of we’re usually in a tour bus, en path to some other place to play a present.
What do you permit behind?
I’m well-known for forgetting just about every thing, so who is aware of? It’s at all times a lottery; I often lose my cellphone and my pockets, so in all probability each of these.
Sum it up in 5 phrases
Awe-inspiring. Epic. Shiny. Chilly. Stunning.
What different journey spot is in your want listing?
I’m just lately residence from a month within the Philippines, which was superb, however I’d love to do Cambodia subsequent yr.
Callum Beattie is acting at Kelpies 10 at The Helix, Falkirk, on April 27. Go to thehelix.co.uk
