Denis Law trail remembering one of Scotland's greatest ever footballers
Denis Law, who died in January aged 84, was known as one of Scotland's greatest ever footballers.
Now his home city of Aberdeen is honouring his life with the Denis Law Legacy Trail, a walking route that celebrates his life, career and the impact he had on the city.
It's centred in the Printfield area of the city, where Law grew up.
Visitors are greeted by two stunning high-rise murals: one captures Law playing for Scotland on one side of the block, the other depicts him in the iconic red of Manchester United.
It was painted by renowned Australian street artist Jerome Davenport. STV News The trail centres on the Printfield area of Aberdeen where Law grew up
He told STV News: 'This has been an incredible project to be part of and It's a great honour to create such an iconic legacy piece for a legend of Aberdeen and a legend of football.
'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.'
Law, who spent most of his career at United, cemented his status as a Scottish football legend after becoming the joint top scorer for his country's team with 30 goals from 55 caps. SNS Group Denis Law.
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.
Mark Williams, from the Denis Law Legacy Trust, said the aim behind the trail was to inform and inspire.
'I want people to come here and learn all about the wonderful Denis Law, Scotland's only ever Ballon d'Or winner and also to inspire.
'There are a lot of young people looking for role models, looking for positive people to shape them and inspire them and motivate them to their future. That's what we really hope this trail will become.
'We have been delighted to support the local Printfield community to deliver an incredible legacy for Denis in and around the very streets where he was born,' he added. SNS Group Denis Law in 1965
The trail is the result of a huge community effort and consists of colourful interactive installations throughout the area where he grew up which is sparking huge pride among locals.
The Denis Law Legacy Trust hopes the trail highlighting the sporting icon's uplifting story will inspire all generations and be forever remembered.
Councillor Neil Copland of Aberdeen City Council said: 'We have done something that people like and want and appreciate and its transformative, it really is.
'We have made a difference and you can't ask for any more.
'The community are happy and that's what it comes down to. It's putting a smile on people's faces and its brilliant.'
The trail will be officially opened on Saturday at 3.15pm, at number 10 on the corner of Printfield Walk and Printfield Terrace.
Between 2pm and 4.15pm, there will be workshops for families in the Printfield play area, games and activities by The Denis Law Legacy Trust and workshops by Fine Day Studio and the Robert Gordon University Mobile Art School.
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