Features In pictures: AC/DC star Bon Scott honoured with statue in hometown Kirriemuir By Sunday Post May 1, 2016, 12:01 am Bonfest organiser John Crawford poses with the statue (Andrew Cawley / DC Thomson) Get a weekly round-up of stories from The Sunday Post: Thank you for signing up to our Sunday Post newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up The monument was on display at this year’s BonFest, organised by John Crawford, right, in the star’s home town of Kirriemuir. The bronze statue is the result of a two-year crowdfunding campaign which drew global support. Superfan Crae Smith, 36, from Alford with his AC DC tattoo (Andrew Cawley / DC Thomson) Bethany Crawford (6), poses in front of the statue (Andrew Cawley / DC Thomson) It depicts the long-haired rocker in a sleeveless denim jacket and tight jeans, with one arm aloft and the other clutching bagpipes. Former AC/DC bass player Mark Evans officially unveiled the £45,000 statue at the event. The statue is unveiled (Andrew Cawley / DC Thomson) The statue is unveiled (Andrew Cawley / DC Thomson) The 450kg monument is the centrepiece of a memorial garden dedicated to the singer. Scott lived in the town as a boy before his family moved to Australia. He died in 1980. READ MORE Video: Oor Wullie statue unveiled in Dundee city centre Enjoy the convenience of having The Sunday Post delivered as a digital ePaper straight to your smartphone, tablet or computer. Subscribe for only £5.49 a month and enjoy all the benefits of the printed paper as a digital replica. Subscribe
