THE manufacturer of Irn-Bru has approached Falkirk Council seeking permission to mount 15-foot horns onto The Kelpies every year on World Unicorn Day.
The submission is part of the brands launch of a "Unicorn Tears" flavoured drink, however, it is unclear whether the application has been lodged with serious intent to undertake such a project.
AG Barr said it "thinks it’s time for Scotland’s unicorns to finally toot their own horn", referencing the Kelpies which are 30m-high equestrian steel sculptures unique not just to Scotland but to the world, as the largest equine sculptures.
The proposal has been lodged to Falkirk Council’s Local Development Plan 3 consultation, which is calling for ideas from individuals, community groups or other organisations to suggest new uses, improvements, or protection for sites or vacant buildings in their locality.
Falkirk Council has been contacted for comment.
The proposal comes complete with detailed CGI artwork showing how the sculptures would look if the horns were to be installed.
Irn-Bru has also released a limited-edition "Nessie Nectar" flavour as part of the legend editions campaign.
Kenny Nicholson, head of brand at IRN-BRU said: “The Kelpies are one of the most inspiring sculptures in the UK - an incredible feat of engineering and creativity - so we think they’re the perfect spot to celebrate Scotland’s most legendary animal.
“By crowning them with a unicorn horn every World Unicorn Day, we can help tell the story of Scotland’s centuries-long love affair with the unicorn - from royal seals and ancient coins, all the way to cans of IRN-BRU XTRA’s new Unicorn Tears flavour.”
"And of course, every drop of our new IRN-BRU XTRA Legend Edition is made with Unicorn Tears, freshly collected at Greetin’ Acres - so now feels like the perfect time to give Scotland’s unicorn the horn it deserves."
The Kelpies have also been contacted for comment.
