Interest building in Lego exhibtion in Inverness
A museum in the Highland capital is hoping to build up a new young following with a Lego exhibition which features the Seven Wonders of the World made from the toy bricks.
The Lego Brick Wonders opens at Inverness Museum and Art Gallery this Saturday.
Star attractions include the Lighthouse at Alexandria and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, depicted to amazing effect. From the modern world there are seven still-standing wonders including the Great Wall of China and Petra.
Seven modern inventions, among them electricity and transport are represented through LEGO creations both small and vast – a Model T Ford, television, the light bulb and the International Space Station.
There are several natural wonders including Victoria Falls, the Great Barrier Reef and the Matterhorn. The Small Art Gallery will become an interactive children’s area with large building blocks and Duplo table.
The exhibition has been bought to the region with the help of sponsorship from Morrison Construction.
Mr Ian Murray, Chief Executive of High Life Highland, said: "I am delighted to announce this new corporate partnership with Morrison Construction which sees two local companies working together.
"This type of relationship allows us to look at bringing more quality exhibitions to Inverness in the future".
Donald McLachlan, Regional Director, Morrison Construction – Highland, said: "Morrison Construction are delighted to play their part in staging the Lego Bricks Wonders exhibition.
"We’re always keen to engage with the community where we work and this is a great opportunity to forge closer links and in a practical way. We would encourage everyone in the area to come along and find out more."
