The Glasgow Mural Trail features over 25 stunning artworks scattered across the city centre.
Transforming blank walls and neglected spaces into vibrant murals.
When did the Glasgow Mural Trail begin?
The Glasgow Mural Trail began in the early 2000s as part of a wider initiative to revitalise vacant and neglected spaces in the city centre. The project was primarily commissioned by Glasgow City Council in collaboration with various organisations, aiming to transform the urban landscape through public art.
Evolving Art Trail
It has since grown organically, with new murals being added over the years, making it an evolving art trail. The success of the initial murals led to further commissions, and today the trail features over 25 murals spread throughout the city, attracting both locals and tourists.
Here is a list of some of some of the key murals on the Glasgow Mural Trail.
- St Mungo – High Street
- St Enoch and Child – High Street
- Fellow Glasgow Residents – Ingram Street
- The World’s Most Economical Taxi – Mitchell Street
- Honey, I Shrunk The Kids – Mitchell Street
- Billy Connolly – Osbourne Street
- Dr Connolly I Presume? – Dixon Street
- Bubbles – Renfield Lane
- The Musician – Sauchiehall Lane
- Good as Gold – Springfield Court
- Afro Scot – Tradeston
- Spaceman – New Wynd
- The Lost Giant – Sauciehall Lane
- Portrait Gallery – Midland Street
- Wind Power – Mitchell Street
- Study of a Woman in Black – St Andrews Street
- The Clutha – Clyde Street
- The Swimmer – Anderston Quay
- The Glasgow Panda – Gordon Lane
- Badminton – Wilson Street
- Charing Cross Birds – Sauchiehall Street
- Glasgow Crocodile – North Street
- Shadow Hand Puppets – Garscube Road
- Today We’re In Love Aren’t We? – Brown Street
- Are Ye Dancin’? – Argyle Street
These murals cover a wide range of artistic styles and themes, from playful designs to historic references. You can explore the full trail and learn more about each mural at the offical Mural website.
Why was the Glasgow Mural Trail launched?
Launched as a way to rejuvenate empty and neglected spaces, the trail has become a major attraction, celebrating Glasgow’s rich cultural heritage, its people, and its creativity.
Who created the Murals which make up the Glasgow Mural Trail?
The murals are created by both local and international artists, each contributing their own unique style.
Key highlights include The Glasgow Tiger by James Klinge, Saint Mungo by Smug (Sam Bates), which depicts Glasgow’s patron saint in a modern, relatable style, and The World’s Most Economical Taxi by Rogue-One, a playful and highly realistic depiction of a taxi on a building wall.
Other murals celebrate Scottish icons like Billy Connolly, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, and the city’s maritime and industrial history.
