The Printfield 10 - Denis Law Legacy Trail will be officially unveiled on Saturday (24 May) in Denis’ childhood community of Printfield.
Set to be launched by members of the Law family, representatives from both the Printfield project and the Denis Law Legacy Trust and Aberdeen Lord Provost, Dr David Cameron, the ten point trail is a walking route through the Printfield community, that celebrates Denis Law’s life, career, and impact on Aberdeen.
The project was first initiated by the Printfield community and developed in collaboration with Denis Law Legacy Trust, Robert Gordon University’s Gray’s School of Art, Denis’ family and Aberdeen City Council.
The trail was designed and delivered by Fine Day Studio, in collaboration with New Practice. The murals have been produced by Blank Walls - a street art company renowned for delivering world-class public art projects.
A motion on the creation of the walking trail was brought to Full Council by Councillor Neil Copland in March 2020.
Councillor Copland said: “I’m thrilled to see the Denis Law Legacy Trail completed in the heart of Denis’ childhood community of Printfield. The trail will allow people to walk in the footsteps of a sporting legend and experience a world-class public artwork in the heart of Aberdeen.
“These artworks will attract both local people and tourists to the Printfield area, further cementing Aberdeen’s reputation as a growing hub for public art and cultural heritage. It’s a very fitting tribute for one of Aberdeen’s greatest sons.”
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.
Alex Harvey and Jerome Davenport, Co-Founders of Blank Walls said: “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.”
Colin Leonard, Founder of Fine Day Studio said: “We’re thrilled to see the first phase of the Denis Law Legacy Trail come to life. Denis wasn’t just a footballing icon—he was also a fearless, selfless teammate who never lost sight of his roots in Printfield and Aberdeen.
“Every stop on the trail offers a chance to celebrate his story and spark pride in the place he called home. It’s been about creating something joyful and meaningful that belongs to the whole community.”
Di Law, Denis’ daughter said: “We are absolutely delighted and immensely proud to support this unbelievable project that will leave a positive and long-lasting legacy for our father and the community in Printfield.”
David Suttie, Trustee of The Denis Law Legacy Trust said: “This trail is a wonderful example of the Trust and Aberdeen City Council coming together to support a community driven project into fruition. This project has come to life spectacularly and will be a great focal point for the city for a long time to come.”
Mark Williams, Chief Operating Officer of The Denis Law Legacy Trust said: “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. Built to inform and inspire all who visit this, we hope it will continue to do so for many years to come.”
A representative from the Printfield Youth Group said: "I think the Trail is really cool, I think the designs are so bright and makes you feel happy. It makes the area look so much better and I think it will bring more people into the community and it is something to be proud of."
The Denis Law Legacy Mural has been funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Aberdeen City Council’s Common Good Fund.
Image courtesy of Innes Gregory.