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- Glasgow Times
Motherwell event to explore the history of Ravenscraig plant
Ravenscraig – A Fragile Correspondence is set to take place on Tuesday, June 10, offering attendees a chance to engage directly with the history of the area.
The free event, organised by North Lanarkshire Council, is set to take place at the Ravenscraig Regional Sports Centre in Motherwell featuring artists closely connected to North Lanarkshire.
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It aims to blend art, nature, and community, offering an artist-led walk and an outdoor film screening allowing people a chance to explore the historical site that was once Scotland's largest steelworks.
Frank McElhinney, from Craigneuk, and Motherwell-based Hamshya Rajkumar will guide an interactive Artwalk through Ravenscraig from 4.45pm to 6.15pm.
The walk, organised by Tine Collective, invites participants to engage directly with the historic site, once Scotland's largest steelworks, now a mix of post-industrial history and nature.
From 6.30pm to 7.30pm, attendees will then be treated to an outdoor screening of Boundary Layers.
The 16-minute film by writer and artist Amanda Thomson reflects on Ravenscraig's past and present.
Amanda will introduce the screening alongside project partners, offering insight into the film's inspirations and themes.
Ravenscraig – A Fragile Correspondence is organised by North Lanarkshire's Arts and is open to everyone, aiming to showcase Ravenscraig in a refreshing light.
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For those relying on public transport, a coach service will be available from Motherwell train station to Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility, departing at 6.15pm and returning at 7.30pm.
The exhibition is co-curated by the Architecture Fringe, a volunteer-run festival designed to highlight design, architecture, and the built environment.
Whether you're an art lover, a nature enthusiast, or simply looking for something different to do, this event is set to offer a novel experience of a historic Scottish landmark.
