SCOTLAND’S largest puppet – which was created in East Lothian – is making an appearance at this year’s Fringe by the Sea festival.

Created by Vision Mechanics, whose creative shed is based at Drummohr, near Prestonpans, Storm is a 10-metre-tall, 500-kilogram puppet made entirely from recycled and natural resources. It took staff two years to make her.

The soundscape that accompanies Storm was created by Scottish folk singer Mairi Campbell.

Storm was made to mark the Year of Coasts and Waters, and made her debut at last year’s Celtic Connections festival. Pupils at Macmerry Primary School caught an exclusive preview of her ahead of the visit.

Aided by eight puppeteers, Storm will be making a visit to Fringe by the Sea in North Berwick, gazing down on its coastline and urging care for the environment during the outdoor event, which runs August 6-15.

Storm ahead of her debut in Glasgow was visited by some pupils from Macmerry Primary School. Image Neil Hanna Photography

Storm ahead of her debut in Glasgow was visited by some pupils from Macmerry Primary School. Image Neil Hanna Photography

Symon Macintyre, Vision Mechanics artistic director, said: “After meeting thousands of friends at her debut in Glasgow, Storm has been lying in wait to return to Scottish shores and continue to share her message of care for our environment, oceans and coastlines.

“Storm brings communities together, something we have all been missing, and we’re delighted to be able to continue her journey on the beautiful beaches of North Berwick.”

Rory Steel, director of Fringe by the Sea, said: “We are super excited to have Storm appearing on the last day of our festival and be part of her ‘resurrection’.”

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Storm will be visiting towns and villages around Scotland this autumn, with tour plans to be announced this summer.