New art given pole position

FIVE new totem poles have been unveiled as part of a community arts project in a Lothians town.

The six-foot poles, which were hand made by around 14 local children and eight adults, were erected this week at the entrance to Prestonpans Library.

The poles have been carved with the names of nearby landmarks – the large rocks at Prestonpans beach.

Artist Susheila Jamieson said: "When we started the project we had no fixed idea of what the finished artwork should be, except that we wanted to use natural materials to complement the building. Prestonpans was rich in possible themes for the carvings, but when the group started to discuss the large rocks they seemed ideal."

The totem poles, which were unveiled yesterday, cost £4000, funded by East Lothian Council.