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Scotsman
01-05-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Irn-Bru makers submit plans to transform The Kelpies in Falkirk into unicorns
The Kelpies in Falkirk would be transformed on one day every year under the plans submitted on behalf of Irn-Bru Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... They are one of the most instantly-recognisable sculptures in Scotland, but they could be getting a dramatic makeover if a soft drinks manufacturer gets its way. AG Barr – the makers of Irn-Bru – have lodged an application to give Falkirk's world-famous Kelpies some added fizz with a magical makeover. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad A proposal has been submitted to Falkirk Council's Local Development Plan 3 consultation to mount 15-foot horns onto The Kelpies every year on National Unicorn Day. The day falls on April 9 each year. Irn Bru has supposedly made official moves to equip the Kelpies with unicorn horns (Picture: Submitted) The proposal comes complete with detailed CGI artwork showing how the majestic sculptures would look with their facelift – designed to match the existing steel facade, which already attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. The company said the proposal had been submitted to mark the launch of its Unicorn Tears flavoured limited edition Irn-Bru XTRA. Kenny Nicholson, head of brand at Irn-Bru, said: 'The Kelpies are one of the most inspiring sculptures in the UK – an incredible feat of engineering and creativity – so we think they're the perfect spot to celebrate Scotland's most legendary animal. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'By crowning them with a unicorn horn every World Unicorn Day, we can help tell the story of Scotland's centuries-long love affair with the unicorn – from royal seals and ancient coins, all the way to cans of IRN-BRU XTRA's new Unicorn Tears flavour.' The 300-tonne, 98ft (30m) high horse head sculptures were created by artist Andy Scott. They were officially opened in 2014 and sit in Helix Park, Falkirk, close to the M9 motorway.
The National
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
Irn-Bru owner applies to put '15-foot horns' on Kelpies every year
The proposal has been lodged to Falkirk Council's Local Development Plan 3 consultation, which is calling for ideas from "individuals, community groups or other organisations to suggest new uses, improvements, or protection for sites or vacant buildings in their locality". The Irn-Bru submission is part of the brand's launch of a "Unicorn Tears" flavoured drink. However, it is unclear whether the application has been lodged with serious intent to undertake such a project. READ MORE: Actors from JK Rowling movies sign letter 'condemning' Supreme Court sex ruling AG Barr said it "thinks it's time for Scotland's unicorns to finally toot their own horn", referencing the Kelpies, 30m-high equestrian steel sculptures in Falkirk. The proposal was publicised alongside CGI artwork showing how the sculptures would look if the horns were to be installed. Falkirk Council has been contacted for comment. Irn-Bru has also released a limited-edition "Nessie Nectar" flavour as part of the legend editions campaign. Kenny Nicholson, head of brand at Irn-Bru, said: 'The Kelpies are one of the most inspiring sculptures in the UK – an incredible feat of engineering and creativity – so we think they're the perfect spot to celebrate Scotland's most legendary animal. 'By crowning them with a unicorn horn every World Unicorn Day, we can help tell the story of Scotland's centuries-long love affair with the unicorn - from royal seals and ancient coins, all the way to cans of Irn-Bru Xtra's new Unicorn Tears flavour.' "And of course, every drop of our new Irn-Bru Xtra Legend Edition is made with Unicorn Tears, freshly collected at Greetin' Acres - so now feels like the perfect time to give Scotland's unicorn the horn it deserves." The Kelpies have also been contacted for comment.
Daily Record
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Irn-Bru proposes Kelpies makeover for World Unicorn Day alongside new flavours
Our nation's most treasured fizzy juice has announced their intention to give the iconic Kelpies a makeover in honour of Scotland's national animal- the unicorn. Irn-Bru thinks it's time for Scotland's mythical creatures to be cast into the limelight for World Unicorn Day. The bold move has been proposed in celebration of Irn-Bru's launch of its new Unicorn Tears flavoured limited edition of Irn-Bru Xtra. The drinks company has submitted a proposal to Falkirk Council's Local Development Plan 3 consultation that would grant them permission to give the Kelpies a shiny new look. The proposal in question? To mount 15-foot horns onto The Kelpies every year on World Unicorn Day, which takes place annually on April 9. The drinks company's proposal comes complete with detailed CGI artwork that shows how the nationally-renowned sculptures would look post-makeover, which has been carefully designed to match their iconic silver appearance that already attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists each year. The star of Irn-Bru's latest advert, Kelly is the frontman of this Kelpies campaign. The new advert gives a behind-the-scenes look at life on the fictional Greetin' Acres Unicorn Tear Farm, where the ancient art of making unicorns cry is revealed as the secret to Irn-Bru Xtra's brand-new flavour- Unicorn Tears. The historians among us will already be well aware that the unicorn has held the title of Scotland's official national animal since the 1500s, which Irn-Bru wishes to honour with the proposed Kelpies makeover. The pair of monumental steel horse-heads have stood between the Scottish towns of Falkirk and Grangemouth since they were unveiled in a ceremony in 2014. Each stands at 30 metres (or 98 ft) high, and they tower next to the M9 motorway, forming the eastern gateway of the Forth and Clyde Canal, which meets the River Carron. Kenny Nicholson, head of brand at Irn-Bru said: 'The Kelpies are one of the most inspiring sculptures in the UK - an incredible feat of engineering and creativity - so we think they're the perfect spot to celebrate Scotland's most legendary animal. 'By crowning them with a unicorn horn every World Unicorn Day, we can help tell the story of Scotland's centuries-long love affair with the unicorn - from royal seals and ancient coins, all the way to cans of IRN-BRU XTRA's new Unicorn Tears flavour.' "And of course, every drop of our new IRN-BRU XTRA Legend Edition is made with Unicorn Tears, freshly collected at Greetin' Acres - so now feels like the perfect time to give Scotland's unicorn the horn it deserves." The new Legend Editions 330ml cans also include a Nessie Nectar flavour - "lovingly milked from the Loch Ness Monster herself." Both new flavours are available in supermarkets and convenience stores across the UK, sold as eight packs or individual cans.
