‘Rock snake’ a symbol of joy for East Lothian town

Prestonpans is hoping that eventually their painted ‘kindness’ rocks will join the rocks of their neighbouring town

The rocks are painted by local residents

A rock snake in coastal town Prestonpans is growing in size with the hope that it will eventually connect with a matching one in neighbouring Cockenzie and Port Seton.

The organiser of this artistic treat is nursery teacher and Prestonpans resident Emma Orphant who said: “I’ve been painting kindness rocks with my daughter, niece and nephews for over a year now and hiding rocks anywhere I go.

“I’ve also had the children involved in the nursery I work in, which they love”

The rocks are painted by local residents

Emma works in the Seahorse nursery in Cockenzie.

She continued: “A previous parent from my work contacted me asking if I could organise this as Port Seton had organised one too.”

The idea was put on the town’s Facebook page and drew widespread interest and support.

The row of painted rocks are laid out at the Greenhills and locals are hoping that it will reach Cockenzie, outside the local Seahorse nursery.

The rocks are painted by local residents

Emma added: “I’ve had lots of messages and support from people wanting to join in, including neighbours who have never done rock painting.

“The school nursery has also been in touch about putting in their newsletter as well.”

There are now 448 painted rocks all placed by the local community.

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The rocks are painted by local residents

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