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Competitors head to beach in Scotland for European stone stacking contest
Competitors head to beach in Scotland for European stone stacking contest

North Wales Chronicle

timea day ago

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Competitors head to beach in Scotland for European stone stacking contest

On Monday, the European Land Art Festivals (ELAF) began in Dunbar, East Lothian. The event is attended annually by competitors from all over the world, with this year bringing stone stackers from countries such as Italy, South Africa, Switzerland, Poland and more. The first competitions in sandcastle and sculpturing launch on Tuesday, with a number of workshops throughout the rest of the week. On Saturday and Sunday, the European Stone Stacking Championships (ESSC) take place, with a number of competitions on the agenda. Some of the feats include the quantity of stones successfully stacked within a time limit, artistic stone designs, and arch building. The winner will travel to Llano, Texas, next year, where they will compete in the world championships. Artist James Page is creator and director of the ESSC. He said: 'Competitors travel from all over the world for this, which is fantastic, and they all love the beaches of Dunbar because we've got the best stones. 'I think it's going to be very exciting this year, with the winner set to travel to Llano in Texas. 'It's always an exciting time for everyone. Even though it's a competition, there's so much camaraderie and encouragement between everyone, and that's what's really beautiful about it. 'It's a community getting together, creating art in nature, and that's about as good as it gets.'

Competitors head to beach in Scotland for European stone stacking contest
Competitors head to beach in Scotland for European stone stacking contest

South Wales Guardian

timea day ago

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  • South Wales Guardian

Competitors head to beach in Scotland for European stone stacking contest

On Monday, the European Land Art Festivals (ELAF) began in Dunbar, East Lothian. The event is attended annually by competitors from all over the world, with this year bringing stone stackers from countries such as Italy, South Africa, Switzerland, Poland and more. The first competitions in sandcastle and sculpturing launch on Tuesday, with a number of workshops throughout the rest of the week. On Saturday and Sunday, the European Stone Stacking Championships (ESSC) take place, with a number of competitions on the agenda. Some of the feats include the quantity of stones successfully stacked within a time limit, artistic stone designs, and arch building. The winner will travel to Llano, Texas, next year, where they will compete in the world championships. Artist James Page is creator and director of the ESSC. He said: 'Competitors travel from all over the world for this, which is fantastic, and they all love the beaches of Dunbar because we've got the best stones. 'I think it's going to be very exciting this year, with the winner set to travel to Llano in Texas. 'It's always an exciting time for everyone. Even though it's a competition, there's so much camaraderie and encouragement between everyone, and that's what's really beautiful about it. 'It's a community getting together, creating art in nature, and that's about as good as it gets.'

Competitors head to beach in Scotland for European stone stacking contest
Competitors head to beach in Scotland for European stone stacking contest

STV News

time2 days ago

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  • STV News

Competitors head to beach in Scotland for European stone stacking contest

Stone stackers from all over the world are to compete in a European championship that will allow the winner to take part in a world-class tournament in Texas. On Monday, the European Land Art Festivals (ELAF) began in Dunbar, East Lothian. The event is attended annually by competitors from all over the world, with this year bringing stone stackers from countries such as Italy, South Africa, Switzerland, Poland and more. The first competitions in sandcastle and sculpturing launch on Tuesday, with a number of workshops throughout the rest of the week. On Saturday and Sunday, the European Stone Stacking Championships (ESSC) take place, with a number of competitions on the agenda. PA Media Artist Michael Grab, aka 'Gravity Glue', balancing rocks on Bayswell Beach in Dunbar. PA Media Some of the feats include the quantity of stones successfully stacked within a time limit, artistic stone designs, and arch building. The winner will travel to Llano, Texas, next year, where they will compete in the world championships. Artist James Page is creator and director of the ESSC. He said: 'Competitors travel from all over the world for this, which is fantastic, and they all love the beaches of Dunbar because we've got the best stones. PA Media The festival involves using materials found along the coast. PA Media 'I think it's going to be very exciting this year, with the winner set to travel to Llano in Texas. 'It's always an exciting time for everyone. Even though it's a competition, there's so much camaraderie and encouragement between everyone, and that's what's really beautiful about it. 'It's a community getting together, creating art in nature, and that's about as good as it gets.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country

Competitors head to beach in Scotland for European stone stacking contest
Competitors head to beach in Scotland for European stone stacking contest

Powys County Times

time2 days ago

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  • Powys County Times

Competitors head to beach in Scotland for European stone stacking contest

Stone stackers from all over the world are to compete in a European championship that will allow the winner to take part in a world-class tournament in Texas. On Monday, the European Land Art Festivals (ELAF) began in Dunbar, East Lothian. The event is attended annually by competitors from all over the world, with this year bringing stone stackers from countries such as Italy, South Africa, Switzerland, Poland and more. The first competitions in sandcastle and sculpturing launch on Tuesday, with a number of workshops throughout the rest of the week. On Saturday and Sunday, the European Stone Stacking Championships (ESSC) take place, with a number of competitions on the agenda. Some of the feats include the quantity of stones successfully stacked within a time limit, artistic stone designs, and arch building. The winner will travel to Llano, Texas, next year, where they will compete in the world championships. Artist James Page is creator and director of the ESSC. He said: 'Competitors travel from all over the world for this, which is fantastic, and they all love the beaches of Dunbar because we've got the best stones. 'I think it's going to be very exciting this year, with the winner set to travel to Llano in Texas. 'It's always an exciting time for everyone. Even though it's a competition, there's so much camaraderie and encouragement between everyone, and that's what's really beautiful about it. 'It's a community getting together, creating art in nature, and that's about as good as it gets.'

Competitors head to beach in Scotland for European stone stacking contest
Competitors head to beach in Scotland for European stone stacking contest

Rhyl Journal

time2 days ago

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  • Rhyl Journal

Competitors head to beach in Scotland for European stone stacking contest

On Monday, the European Land Art Festivals (ELAF) began in Dunbar, East Lothian. The event is attended annually by competitors from all over the world, with this year bringing stone stackers from countries such as Italy, South Africa, Switzerland, Poland and more. The first competitions in sandcastle and sculpturing launch on Tuesday, with a number of workshops throughout the rest of the week. On Saturday and Sunday, the European Stone Stacking Championships (ESSC) take place, with a number of competitions on the agenda. Some of the feats include the quantity of stones successfully stacked within a time limit, artistic stone designs, and arch building. The winner will travel to Llano, Texas, next year, where they will compete in the world championships. Artist James Page is creator and director of the ESSC. He said: 'Competitors travel from all over the world for this, which is fantastic, and they all love the beaches of Dunbar because we've got the best stones. 'I think it's going to be very exciting this year, with the winner set to travel to Llano in Texas. 'It's always an exciting time for everyone. Even though it's a competition, there's so much camaraderie and encouragement between everyone, and that's what's really beautiful about it. 'It's a community getting together, creating art in nature, and that's about as good as it gets.'

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