Glasgow council is looking to expand a beloved tourist trail beyond the city centre limits as stunning new works pop up in Partick.
Three murals that give nod to Partick’s history have been completed as part of the Yardworks' Glasgow Riverside Innovation District (GRID) project, inspiring the council to expand the much-loved Mural Trail.
The gable ends, which used to feature promotional murals from the 2014 Commonwealth Games, have been transformed to represent cultural symbols of Partick.
Lobey Dosser, painted by celebrated London street artist Voyder, is depicted with Rank Bajin riding the ‘only two-legged horse in the west’, Elfie.
Created by cartoonist Bud Neill, the famous sheriff Lobey Dosser ran in the Evening Times in the 1940s and 50s.
The mural pays tribute to Neill who was born in Partick and went on to become one of Scotland’s greatest cartoonists.
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A second mural next to Lobey Dosser features Merlin the magician, who according to writer Adam Ardrey, was from Partick.
Inspired by classic images of Merlin, it was painted as a collaboration between Voyder and Glasgow artist Mark Worst, using lettering inspired by an old medieval alphabet book.
The third mural, by Mark Worst, gives a vibrant nod to Partick’s colourful wildlife in a beautiful array of blues, purples, and pinks.
Mark told the Glasgow Times: “The bright colour choices in general for Merlin and nature murals were chosen so they could be enjoyed by people of all ages, but mostly to inspire kids to want to be creative.”
Three bus station murals complete a series of four created in collaboration with the Partick community.
The fourth, by Molly Hankinson on Purdon Street, gives a nod to legendary Partick women Big Rachel and Margaret Thomson.
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The murals are a part of Yardworks GRID, a project that aims to regenerate Glasgow’s riverside areas with beautiful murals by an array of street artists.
A city council spokesperson said: “Our city centre Mural Trail adds a splash of colour, brightening up the streets and lanes to enrich the area and make it more inviting for locals and visitors whilst also supporting local businesses.
“Given the growth of mural projects in local town centres, we are looking at expanding the trail to promote all the fantastic and unique art murals across the city in the near future.”
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