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Star of Caledonia
Artist's impression of the Star of Caledonia at night
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54°59′54″N 3°03′17″W / 54.998383°N 3.054854°W / 54.998383; -3.054854
LocationGretna, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
DesignerCecil Balmond, Charles Jencks and Andy Goldsworthy
TypeStar
Materialsteel frame lit by LEDs

The Star of Caledonia, also called the Gretna Landmark, is a planned sculpture designed by Cecil Balmond, Charles Jencks and Andy Goldsworthy.[1] It is to be located near Gretna, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, close to the England-Scotland border. The sculpture was approved on 27 February 2013.[2] The project is being promoted by the Gretna Landmark Trust.

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