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Thirsty Hippos

by Ian Sloan Photography
(Glenrothes)

Thirsty Hippos

Thirsty Hippos



Stanley Bonnar joined the team of Glenrothes Town Artists and created the iconic concrete hippos. They are situated in several locations throughout the town. These fine specimens are heading for a drink in the childrens' paddling pool in the Town Park (now sadly drained for "health & safety reasons"!).

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Thirsty Hippos

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Sep 23, 2008
 Hippo Credits
by: Anonymous

The hippos were designed by David Harding, and constructed for the Glenrothes Development Corporation in the late 60s.
They do look a bit thirsty nowadays though....
Nov 08, 2007
 What about the Hippos rights?
by: Hippocropus

I always smile when I see these hippos. As Ian has said the water has gone for 'health and safety' reasons - what about the hippos rights?

They stand there day in day out, enduring snow,wind,rain and direct sun ....waiting for a drink - waiting for the cool water to ease their plight - but alas.

Look at their poor sad faces, waiting in vain for Brussels to have mercy on them.

Haven't hippos got any rights?

Great picture Ian
Nov 08, 2007
 on parade
by: Susan

My friend saves hippos and will absolutely adore this one. Now I'll have to tell her where her next break is when she comes back from Japan next week ... maybe Glenrothes isn't as exotic as Japan but I guess she didn't see many hippos on her tour there! Pity about the missing water, I suppose they could just fill it with sand and make it a mud hole instead of a watering one!

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