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| 'Whale' jawbones put back on hill | 'Whale' jawbones put back on hill |
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| A fibreglass replica of a whale's jawbone is to be airlifted to the top of North Berwick Law in East Lothian. | A fibreglass replica of a whale's jawbone is to be airlifted to the top of North Berwick Law in East Lothian. |
| The previous bones were removed from the site in 2005 due to safety concerns after standing for about 70 years. | The previous bones were removed from the site in 2005 due to safety concerns after standing for about 70 years. |
| There has been a jawbone arch on top of the Law since 1709 and it is thought to have been replaced three times since. | There has been a jawbone arch on top of the Law since 1709 and it is thought to have been replaced three times since. |
| The new fibreglass bones, which cost about £20,000, are 6.5m (21ft) high and weigh 560kg (88st). They will be flown to the top of the hill by helicopter. | The new fibreglass bones, which cost about £20,000, are 6.5m (21ft) high and weigh 560kg (88st). They will be flown to the top of the hill by helicopter. |
| Macmerry firm Ralph Plastics used the previous whale bones to cast exact replicas from fibreglass reinforced with wood and steel for a weatherproof finish. | Macmerry firm Ralph Plastics used the previous whale bones to cast exact replicas from fibreglass reinforced with wood and steel for a weatherproof finish. |
| An anonymous friend of North Berwick has donated the replacement bones to the town. | An anonymous friend of North Berwick has donated the replacement bones to the town. |
| David Berry, East Lothian Council's leader, said: "From originally being a beacon for homecoming sailors, the jawbones on top of the Law have come to be a symbol of North Berwick, recognised by visitors and locals alike. | David Berry, East Lothian Council's leader, said: "From originally being a beacon for homecoming sailors, the jawbones on top of the Law have come to be a symbol of North Berwick, recognised by visitors and locals alike. |
| "Many people have said how they missed them and how the Law looked 'bare' without them. | "Many people have said how they missed them and how the Law looked 'bare' without them. |
| "I'm just delighted that the community pulled together to ensure that our council restored a long-lasting jawbone to its rightful prominent place." |