OFF THE BEATEN PATH


The Train Station at Dalry



About 25 miles southeast of Glasgow sits the town of Dalry, in Ayrshire. Like many towns it has its share of famous people and interesting stories and places of interest.  The train runs from Glasgow Central Station to Dalry. Like many small stations, this one is largely 2 platforms with some small shelters in case of inclement weather. On the Dalry platforms (and around them) are a number of interesting objects.



The station at Dalry

The station at Dalry




The station is kept well ordered and neat.

The station is kept well ordered and neat.




First there is a pleasant planter, placed there by the Dalry Burns Club which was found in 1825.

planter




planter




planter

On the opposite platform there are more flowers, only this time the flower box is in the form of a locomotive with two cars




flower box






flower box






Dalry has an interesting train station that has a remarkable bit of art on it – 3 hares. These hares are made of glass-fiber by Wayne Darnell and were funded by the Dalry Parish Boundary Trust and North Ayrshire Council.

hares


The Installation of the Three Hares



hare



The hares are all looking up



hare


We are not sure what they are looking at!



hare


Maybe they are just enjoying the sun!



hare


But they seem to be looking at something



hare


Even though the service is pretty good….



hare


Perhaps they are just bored waiting for a train!



hare


Here is the finished installation.




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