Young Portsoy siblings lead community's lockdown painted stones project
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A painted stones project that has been formed into a snake is to be made into a permanent feature in Portsoy as a reminder of gratitude to local key workers who have worked tirelessly during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Cammy Rae (4) and younger sister Macey (1) took inspiration from a similar idea that was shared online.
They painted stones collected from the local beach and started to place them into snake formations, firstly near the Portsoy Bowling Club, and then at the Portsoy Church Centre and the town’s Liberty Boat Garden.
They have since been watching the snakes grow rapidly as children and adults from the town have been decorating stones and adding them to the creations.
The snakes have become popular attractions with residents of all ages who have been admiring the brightly coloured artistic designs.
Cammy said: “I really love counting the stones on our walks, it’s exciting seeing the snakes growing so quickly, I think there are more than 130 stones on the Bowling Club snake now.
"We had good fun painting the stones and have been asking our friends and family to paint some too for us to add.”
Members of the Portsoy Area Action Team (PAAT), who have been providing practical help and support within the community during lockdown, have pledged to secure one of the snakes permanently, and hope the Liberty Boat Garden by the Old Harbour will be the location.
Angela Drummond, one of around 20 members of the PAAT said, “One of our group members saw a news story about decorated stones being cemented into a wall and thought this would be a great idea for the Portsoy stone snake.
"It will be a bright and cheerful feature that can be enjoyed by the people of Portsoy and visitors for some time to come.”
Anyone wishing to add a painted stone to the snake is asked to do so before the school summer holidays end on August 11. Contributors are reminded to varnish the stones to protect the designs from the elements.
More information can be found on the Portsoy, Fordyce and Sandend Rocks Facebook group.
