There’s a man chilling in a bathtub just off the Argyll coast. Not a real man of course, but a life-sized art installation that could be compared to the likes of Edinburgh’s Antony Gormley figures.
But seriously, this is one of the most unusual and most fun things you can stumble across on Scotland’s west coast.
As you walk along the beach at Loch Melfort Hotel, just a half hour’s drive South of Oban, you’d be forgiven for missing the unusual figure staring back at you from his outdoor soak. As a matter of fact, I’d flown my drone right across him multiple times without ever noticing he was there.
Unfortunately, he’s a tad far from the shoreline to get a good look at the detail to his face. However, for the best view of our hygiene-conscious friend, take a walk down to the pebbled beach from the hotel, and then follow the rocks across to the right and out to the natural pier.
Looking over the waters, you’ll see two clusters of rocks poking out from the sea. They sit in front of a larger formation that could pass as a tiny island. The man in the bath is resting on the second cluster.
Ruaridh’s arty double can’t be reached by foot, even at low tide. He’s too far out and visitors would need some kind of vessel to reach him. I’d hazard a guess that the rocks on which he’s perched sit in relatively shallow waters and won’t allow for easy access.
However, I’m also guessing that creative Ruaridh must have used a boat at some stage to get him out there.
Your best option is a drone visit. Even on a still day, my little DJI Mini 2 had a good wobble against the coastal breeze on the way out. I wasn’t able to (confidently) drop it to less than 3 meters without risking a sea-breeze fly-off, so I had to settle for views from above. Regardless, you can get close enough to snap a good mug shot (or two).
Culled / Titilayo Kupoliyi
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