Dundee's ancient Royal Arch to be recreated - in cardboard
Ignite 2016 will see hundreds of people recreate Dundee’s Royal Arch from cardboard, before trampling the structure underfoot the following day.
The festival aims to celebrate Scotland’s Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design. The original Royal Arch was built between 1849 and 1853.It was constructed to commemorate Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s visit to Dundee in 1844.
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Hide AdIt was demolished in 1964 as part of preparatory work for the Tay Road Bridge.
The festival will also include two pop up markets and highlight work from emerging artists and designers from local universities and colleges.