Work to build "Scotland's largest sculpture" on the border with England will soon get under way, the group behind the project has said.

Construction on the Star of Caledonia near Gretna Green will begin in March.

The project is expected to cost £12 million, with half of that expected to be met by local firm CWP Energy .

Once complete, organisers say the 33-metre illuminated structure will be the largest sculpture in Scotland "standing as a powerful symbol of national identity and innovation".

Situated on the border between Scotland and England, the project will soon move into the next stage of development after planning approval was given in August.

The Star of Caledonia is designed by artist and engineer Cecil Balmond and will be powered by renewable energy. It is expected to open in

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