Mysterious '˜Banksy' sculpture pops up at Scott Monument

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The mysterious sculpture appeared at the foot of the Scott Monument overnight. Picture; contributed

A little girl stands with a hand outstretched reaching for a red heart balloon.

And now Banky’s famous “Girl With The Balloon” artwork has appeared in sculpture form on the City’s Scott Monument - but with a twist.

The mystery behind the sculpture is not yet known.

The girl stands next to the plinth looked down on by the statue of Scottish author Sit Walter Scott and she is reaching not for a heart but for a bright red bomb-shaped balloon with a cut out heart.

A black chain “string” trails from the bomb.

Staff arrived at the monument yesterday morning (Tuesday) to find the art installation had been mysteriously placed over night.

A spokesperson for the Council said: “Staff at the Scott Monument were surprised to see the mysterious sculpture appear overnight. It appears to be a love note of sorts and certainly makes a statement. We were content to leave it on site for Valentine’s Day in the hope that the artist comes back to retrieve it afterwards. If not, it will have to be removed.”