POLL RESULT: Inverness Angling Club's Labrador sculpture to be named Breac after local man Kevin MacLennan's suggestion drew most votes in a Courier poll
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A Golden Labrador sculpture that captured the imagination of locals and visitors alike is to be named Breac – Gaelic for fish or speckled brown trout.
The doggie was installed at the controversial Gathering Place artwork near Ness Islands as “the nicest possible protest” by anglers who felt the concrete structure has blighted their century-old fishing beat.
The building work, part of the £790,000-plus MyNess art project funded by public bodies including Highland Council, has drawn widespread opposition.
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The Courier ran a naming competition and, after whittling down suggestions to six, put them to a public vote.
The winner was Kevin MacLennan (59), a dental equipment repairman and salesman, from Alturlie Point near Inverness.
Mr MacLennan's suggestion drew 30 per cent of the vote, while Sonas (good fortune – Gaelic) and Ghillie came joint second on 25 per cent.
Behind those were Abhainn (River – Gaelic) with 10%, and Justice and Rebel, each with 5%.
The anglers now intend to add a plaque with the name Breac beneath the doggie sculpture which sits patiently gazing out across the River Ness towards Ness Islands.
It is not yet known whether Inverness councillors will allow the sculpture to remain at the site without permission.
