Michael TraillAn 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 ImagesLaw 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.
The new high-rise mural artwork is expected to be completed later this month.
