“Mermaid of the North” is the northernmost mermaid statue in the United Kingdom. Created by Steve Hayward in 2007, the 10' bronzed wood mermaid statue has been placed so that her tail is covered by water at high tide. The Mermaid of the North is part of the areas Seaboard Sculpture Trail, which includes several other sculptures related to the sea, such as giant salmon.
She was damaged in 2012 by a severe storm. She was made from wood and resin originally, and simply was not strong enough to withstand the storm. She was replaced in 2014 with an identical permanent bronze cast statue, based on popular appeal and a grant. Many in the community consider the sculpture an important asset for tourism.
Its lovely to see pieces of art like this so readily available to see. This mermaid is so much more meaningful in this setting. thanks for sharing her, must visit when I get chance. Katharine
