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Govan mural unveiled celebrating local area to mark 50th anniversary of housing association

A new mural has been unveiled in Govan to mark the 50th anniversary of Govan Housing Association.

The artwork on Govan Road was created by street artist Sam Bates - better known as Smug - and depicts a young girl bending down to pick a daffodil.

The daffodil has a little-known connection to the area thanks to 19th-century Govanite and horticulture expert Peter Barr who was known as “Govan’s Daffodil King”.

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After his death, The Royal Horticultural Society established the Peter Barr Memorial Cup, still awarded annually to those who have done great work in the promotion of daffodils.

Additionally, as a nod to Govan’s world-beating maritime heritage, shipyards feature in the background.

A community consultation was carried out to see what locals would like to see in the mural.

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