The Enchanted Forest, Scotland’s favourite sound and light show, welcomed visitors back to the familiar, majestic surroundings of Faskally Wood in Pitlochry last night (2 October) with its 2024 show ‘Symphony of Nature’.
This year’s show, which runs until 3 November, is a celebration of the natural world and the harmonies created by the many animals who call Faskally Wood home. It is an unforgettable journey through a symphony of lights, music, and the natural beauty of the forest, encouraging visitors to immerse themselves in a magical celebration of unity and the beauty of nature’s interconnectedness.
Visitors were transported into an immersive outdoor experience, combining a kaleidoscope of vivid colours with inspirational original music. The creative interpretation heralds the return of Beira, the mythological Goddess of Winter from the 2023 Enchanted Forest show, as a wise and gentle conductor who orchestrates the forest’s melody. Beira’s magical wish upon a dandelion seed sets the stage for a breathtaking journey for visitors around the ancient wood amidst dazzling displays of light, atmospheric sound, and dancing fountains, transforming the forest into a harmonious haven.
This year’s show includes several impressive installations which push the technical boundaries of outdoor displays including a spectacular light show over Loch Dunmore using music, animation, projection, beams, lights, and lasers to create a visual and audible celebration of harmony in all its forms.
Visitors can also interact with an innovative sonic sculpture, In Bloom, which makes its public debut at the show. Funded by Creative Scotland and designed by Kumquat Lab art studio, the sculpture combines design, light and interactive technology. Inspired by the natural process of pollination and resembling a flower, the sculpture enables visitors to create their very own special tune through touching various parts of the artwork.
Nela Popovic, Chief Executive Officer of The Enchanted Forest Community Trust, said: “Once again, it’s such a delight to see the months of planning come to life with the opening of our 2024 show, Symphony of Nature. Always at the forefront of technological innovation in sound and light, The Enchanted Forest team has raised the creative bar once again. It’s fantastic to be able to keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in every way we can, and put on a show that is truly unforgettable for our thousands of visitors. To be able to incorporate impressive artwork such as In Bloom brings a fantastic, unique interactive element to our show, allowing our visitors to create their very own symphony of nature.”
The Victorian town of Pitlochry is bracing itself for it’s “second summer” as 85,000 visitors from all around Scotland and further afield flock to Highland Perthshire to see the spectacle. With proceeds from the annual event redistributed to community groups, and an independent economic assessment citing an impressive £10.38 million to the Highland Perthshire economy from the event, it’s a much welcomed feature in the region’s Autumn tourism calendar. Just last month the event won the Regional Scottish Thistle Award for Celebrating Thriving Communities and will compete for the national title this November.
The year’s show will run until 3 November and tickets, while selling quickly, are still available. To find out more information, or to book, please visit: www.enchantedforest.org.uk.
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