First reported vandalism on new Yoker bridge is Limmy-related

The Herald Scotland

11-05-2025

Featuring an image of Limmy's well-loved character Dee Dee at the centre of a Saltire, the sticker reads 'Les Porter Tartan Army Yoker'.
Cllr Shaw wrote: "So the first reported vandalism on the bridge and it had to be Dee Dee!
"Thankfully the Renfrew Tartan Army are a quiet, respectful lot who would never think of getting up to such mischief! Joking aside though, gonnae no dae that!
The appearance of the sticker on the new bridge comes days after a new mural in tribute to Dee-Dee appeared in Yoker.
The mural replaces an existing one sprayed by the same artist.
Glasgow-based artist 'Tef' posted a video of them completing the artwork on the side of a derelict building next to the Yoker Ferry, near to the new Renfrew bridge.
The new bridge is the first opening road bridge across the River Clyde.
The 184-metre, twin-leaf bridge uses a cable stay system similar to the Queensferry Crossing and provides a two-lane crossing for vehicles, pedestrians and active travel as it connects Meadowside Street in Renfrew and Dock Street in Yoker, with the ability to open for passing ships as required.
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The new bridge is part of the £117million Clyde Waterfront and Renfrew Riverside project, being led by Renfrewshire Council and funded as part of the £1.13billion Glasgow City Region City Deal.
According to the UK Government, it could create 1400 new jobs in the area.
Kirsty McNeill MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Scotland, told The Herald: 'The bridge could potentially create 1400 new jobs, so we are really excited about that.
'We've backed that with £39m of investment, because we are so committed to seeing people have more money in their pocket.
'It's going to connect two communities', McNeil said, adding: 'It will improve connections for leisure and transportation between these iconic communities on the banks of the Clyde.
'The UK Government is committed to investing in infrastructure.'
Architect Tony Kettle, known for his design of the Falkirk Wheel, crafted the concepts for the bridge.
Kettle told The Herald: 'This is more than a bridge. It's a landmark that should become a tourist attraction for the area.
'It's a fantastic connection between the two banks, and will make the area thrive."