From the moment The Big Man emerged from his magic pod beside the High Street fountain and straightened up to his full 8 metres tall, Dumfries was an enchanted place.

The Big Man stepped forward and looked down at the crowds, and blinked huge, wise green eyes, his lips curved in a gentle smile. Crowds of people stood open-mouthed. Then puppeteers with giant feather dusters tickled the Big Man’s hands. He shut his eyes and shook very softly. Babies held high on shoulders burst out laughing.

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The Big Man was coming to Dumfries and should meet his Own Big Lady in the form of 6 metre tall Devorgilla. The Big Lady was designed by artist Susan McKay and was built by the artist and a team of enthusiastic volunteers from the North West Resource Centre and other helpers. I got involved at a late stage and helped complete Devorgilla the night before her blind date with the Big Man. We left her swathed in protective wrap in Susan's garden hoping that she would survive th

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