Two murals honouring Scots football legend Denis Law have been painted on a high-rise block in Aberdeen.
The Aberdeen-born striker died on January 17, aged 84, more than three years after he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia.
The murals have been painted on Clifton Court and show Law playing for Scotland on one side of the block, and Manchester United on the other.
Law, who spent most of his career at United, cemented his status as a Scottish football legend after becoming joint top scoring for his country’s team with 30 goals from 55 caps.
STV NewsThe murals have been produced by street art company Blank Walls and painted by founder, Jerome Davenport.
“These murals are a tribute to a footballing great and a source of inspiration for the community,” said Mr Davenport.
“The challenge was to capture Denis’s spirit – not just as a footballer but as someone who represents the heart and history of this city. Seeing it all come together has been incredibly rewarding.”
Co-founder of Blank Walls, Alex Harvey, said it was an “honour” to create the murals in Aberdeen.
Blank Walls“It’s a great honour to create such an iconic legacy piece for a legend of Aberdeen and a legend of football,” he said.
“We hope the mural becomes a welcome addition to the already impressive street art in Aberdeen and serves as an inspiration to the local community.”
The murals mark the official starting point of the Denis Law Legacy Trail, a walking route through the Printfield area that celebrates Law’s life, career, and impact on Aberdeen.
STV NewsCouncillor Neil Copland, who brought forward the motion on the creation of the walking trail, said he was “delighted” to see the finished artwork where Denis grew up.
“I look forward to now seeing the walking trail taking shape over the next few months, which I am sure will fast become a much-loved tourist attraction in the Printfield area,” he added.
Mark Williams, Denis Law Legacy Trust CEO, said: “We have been delighted to support the local Printfield community to help deliver an incredible legacy for Denis in and around the streets of where he was born.
“A legacy mural and trail built to inform and inspire all who visit and will continue to do so for many years to come.”
Councillor Martin Greig, Aberdeen City Council’s culture spokesman, said the “striking artwork” will add to the Printfield area.
“This is at the start of the Denis Law Legacy Trail and is a fitting tribute to one of Aberdeen’s most respected and admired sons. It is great to commemorate this inspiring individual in this imaginative way,” he said.
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