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Denis Law tribute mural takes shape in his home city

Michael Traill Painted image of the late footballer Denis Law in a red shirt, number 10 on back, arm raised, on the side of a high rise building, with Aberdeen in the background.Michael Traill
The impressive mural can be seen in Aberdeen

An eye-catching large mural of football legend Denis Law is taking shape on a high-rise in his home city of Aberdeen.

He was born and raised in the Granite City and played most of his career for Manchester United.

Law - whose 30 goals for Scotland made him his country's joint top scorer - died on 17 January aged 84.

Artist Jerome Davenport has been working on the tribute project in the Printfield area of Aberdeen.

Nicknamed "The Lawman", the footballer spent 11 years at Old Trafford with Manchester United.

His 237 goals in 404 appearances placed him third in United's history behind Wayne Rooney and Bobby Charlton.

Getty Images Three men wearing red and white football strips stand with their arms around each other smiling at the camera. Denis Law, fair left, has light brown hair. Bobby Charlton has thinning grey hair and George Best has dark hair.Getty Images
Denis Law, left, famously played with Bobby Charlton, middle, and George Best

Law was capped 55 times for his country.

His 30 goals made him Scotland's joint top scorer of all time alongside Kenny Dalglish.

In 2021, he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia.

After his death, his family said he fought a "tough battle" but was finally now at peace.

'Beloved Aberdeen'

In 2021, Sir Alex Ferguson helped unveil a statue honouring his fellow football legend in Aberdeen.

At the time Law said he was "humbled" by the honour in his "beloved Aberdeen".

The 4.5-tonne bronze statue is just off Broad Street in the city centre.

Jerome - the founder of street art creators Blank Walls - hopes the new high-rise mural artwork will be completed later this month.

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