
New Aquaintances!
I bumped into this fella on a blustery walk along Montrose beach. Meet the Minesweeper, striking a lonely pose as he stares out to sea. This stunning life-sized sculpture is a cast of the original by local artist William Lamb. Despite being regarded as possibly the best sculptor Scotland has ever produced, Lamb is little known outwith Angus. He was a survivor of the "lost generation" of the First World War and was scarred by his experiences, both physically and mentally. He l