The Grangemouth petro-chemical complex sits on the shores of the River Forth with another industrial behemoth – Longannet Power Station – on the opposite side. Both are visible for miles around and at night it is difficult not to be utterly captivated by the dazzling, artificial white light, belching steam and orange flares which shoot into the sky. A curious mix of dark satanic mill and industrial city from the future. On 9th October, the orange flaring was the most extreme that I’ve ever seen. Whilst the pictures are not great it should give a flavour of the eerie effect created.
This was originally posted on twitter on 9th October:
Looks like the Rapture is beginning over Grangemouth tonight.
Flame on!
Now playing: Fire! Orchestra – Exit
Murdo Eason - From Hill to Sea 