Andy Scott (sculptor)

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Andy Scott
Born1964 (age 6061)
Alma mater Glasgow School of Art
Known forSculpture
Notable work
Website www.andyscottsculptor.com

Andy Scott (born 1964) is a Scottish figurative sculptor, known for his large-scale public artworks galvanised steel and bronze. His sculptures often feature horses and human figures and are celebrated for combining traditional draftsmanship with modern fabrication techniques.

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Scott is best known for creating The Kelpies, a pair of 30-metre-tall horse-head sculptures located in Falkirk, Scotland, which are considered the largest equine sculptures in the world. [1]

Scott has created over 90 public and private artworks in Scotland and internationally. He is currently based in Los Angeles, California. [2]

Early life and education

Andy Scott was born in Glasgow, Scotland. He graduated from Glasgow School of Art in 1986 with a Bachelor of Arts (with honours) in Fine Art Sculpture, and in 1987 with a diploma in Postgraduate Studies.[ citation needed ]

Scott's early exposure to engineering through his father, a draughtsman, and creative influence from his mother, a nursing assistant, helped shape his distinctive artistic style. [3]

Scott has been awarded several honorary doctorate degrees from University of Strathclyde (2014) [4] , Glasgow Caledonian University (2015) [5] , University of Edinburgh Royal School of Veterinary Studies (2016) [6] and Open University Scotland (2017). [7]

Career

Scott began his sculptural career in Glasgow, establishing his first studio in Dennistoun, before moving to larger facilities in Maryhill and later working internationally in Australia and the United States.

His work is recognised for its unique technique of constructing large-scale welded steel figures from thousands of hand-cut pieces of steel. His sculptures range from 3 to 30 meters (10 to 100 feet) in height and are typically commissioned for public, corporate, or civic spaces.

Notable works

Andy Scott is well known for The Kelpies 01. Andy Scott Kelpies.jpg
Andy Scott is well known for The Kelpies
"Lulla-Bye" in Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, UK Andy Scott, "Lulla-Bye".jpg
"Lulla-Bye" in Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, UK

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References

  1. "The Kelpie, Mythical Scottish Water Horse". Historic UK. Retrieved 28 October 2025.
  2. "Andy Scott — Artist". 1515 Lincoln Gallery. Retrieved 28 October 2025.
  3. "Andy Scott | Artist". www.andyscottsculptor.com. Retrieved 28 October 2025.
  4. "Student Successes | University of Strathclyde". www.strath.ac.uk. Retrieved 28 October 2025.
  5. "Sculptor Andy Scott carves out honourary degree". Glasgow Times. 20 November 2015. Retrieved 28 October 2025.
  6. "Honorary graduates 2000 to 2020 | People". The University of Edinburgh. 28 November 2024. Retrieved 28 October 2025.
  7. "Degree of success for Open University students". Open University in Scotland. 28 October 2017. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  8. 1 2 Carrell, Severin (24 November 2008). "Meet the Kelpies, Scotland's giant addition to the UK sculptural skyline". The Guardian. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
  9. The Kelpies: World’s largest horse head sculptures unveiled, The Baltimore Sun, 27 November 2013
  10. Laura Ferguson (3 November 2017). "Public to see new leopard sculpture at Marischal Square". Evening Express. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
  11. "New sculpture for Glasgow Harbour". BBC News. 21 May 2008. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
  12. Gormally, Seán (22 March 2013). "Equus Altus - Andy Scott". Leeds Art Gallery Online. Retrieved 9 May 2013.
  13. Gormally, Seán (22 March 2013). "The Briggate Minerva - Andy Scott". Leeds Art Gallery Online. Retrieved 9 May 2013.
  14. "Bear sculpture to honour John Muir unveiled in Dunbar". BBC News. 20 November 2019. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
  15. "City unveil Sergio Aguero statue on the anniversary of 93:20". Manchester City FC. 13 May 2022. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
  16. "Meet the latest St. Paul icon: A nearly three-story tall statue (no lasers included)". MPR News. 28 September 2024. Retrieved 8 October 2024.