Close-up mural of large, vivid blue eyes on a building wall next to a paved area with benches.
Butterflies in Her Eyes mural
Glasgow is one of the best cities in the UK for street art. Huge murals can be found on the side of city buildings, which, put together, form the city centre mural trail.

St Mungo

Glasgow street art regular Smug created this mural on a gable end on High Street. It depicts a modern-day St Mungo and references the story of The Bird That Never Flew. Fittingly, the nearby Glasgow Cathedral is the final resting place of Glasgow's patron saint.

Large mural on a building of a bearded man in a red beanie looking downwards, with two robins.
St Mungo

St Enoch and Child

Around the corner from the modern day St Mungo is St Enoch and Child, also by Smug. This tender and detailed mural shows a modern version of how the city began; St Thenue/Enoch cradling her beloved St Kentigern/Mungo. Find it at the corner of High Street and George Street.

Large mural on a building showing a woman holding a baby, with a small robin perched nearby.
St Enoch and Child

Honey, I Shrunk the Kids

On Mitchell Street, you'll find this colossal image depicting a girl with a magnifying glass. Catch it at the right angle and it looks as if she's plucking people off the street! Created by artist Smug, it's within walking distance of Glasgow Central Station.

Mural of a woman looking through a magnifying glass, seemingly at the street below.
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids

The Musician

Rogue One and Art Pistol strike again with this fantastic mural of a musician. You can find it tucked away in Sauchiehall Lane.

Mural of a man with a beard, sunglasses, and a guitar painted on a brick wall.
The Musician

Bubbles

Found in Renfield Lane, this fun mural was a joint commission by Rogue One and Art Pistol, featuring a French Bulldog and two young girls playing with bubbles.

Billy Connolly, Big Yin and Dr Connolly, I Presume?

These 3 murals were created to mark the 75th birthday of famous Glaswegian comedian Billy Connolly. The original designs are by well-known Scottish artists, Rachel MacLean, John Byrne and Jack Vettriano who portrayed the 'Big Yin' in their own styles. The original artworks were then brought to life by street artists, Rogue One and the Art Pistol collective.

Mural of comedian Billy Connolly as an older man with long white hair and glasses, on a brick building.
Billy Connolly
A person in a green baseball cap looks towards a large mural covering the gable end of a building. The mural is of a person in a winter coat, one arm raised high towards the sky
Dr Connolly, I presume?

The Lost Giant

The Lost Giant is part of a series by Stormie Mills. The Australian artist has created murals like this across towns and cities all over the world. The Glasgow version wears a scarf made from Glaswegian tartan. It can be found near the entrance to Sauchiehall Lane.

Keeper of Light

Smug One’s towering mural celebrates Glasgow’s culture and change. This hyper-realistic piece spans a whopping 11 storeys. It was created with Yardworks and the Merchant City Community Council. The mural features a woman with ornate jewellery, a candlestick, and a martini glass.

A striking mural of a woman with pink hair, holding a lit candle and a martini glass. The mural covers the side of a large building, The Social Hub,  with smaller street art visible below.
Keeper of Light

Butterflies in Her Eyes

Complimenting his previous work, this mural by Rogue One is a vibrant addition to Merchant City. Punchy and playful, it can be found between Brunswick Lane and Candleriggs.

Close-up mural of large, vivid blue eyes on a building wall next to a paved area with benches.
Butterflies in Her Eyes

Are Ye Dancin'

Depicting a famous Scottish phrase, Are Ye Dancin' is found tucked down a lane, just off Argyle Street, on the way to Sloan's Bar and Restaurant.

Today We’re in Love Aren't We?

This striking, 20-metre-high mural was installed in 2019 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Glasgow’s Doors Open Days festival. You can find it on Brown Street, not far from the River Clyde. It was painted by an all-female group of artists called the Cobolt Collective.

The World's Most Economical Taxi

You'll find this floating taxi on Mitchell Street, next to Glasgow's Buchanan Street. This was also created by artist Rogue One.

Mural of a black taxi cab floating with balloons, as a man reaches out to it.
The World's Most Economical Taxi

As Good as Gold

This mural, which is a cheeky comment on inflation, can be found near Buchanan Street, down the lane beside Princes Square.

Spaceman

This cosmic installation by Recoat and Ali Wyllie brings a touch of colour to New Wynd. Wyllie's work is inspired by comic book and graphic design culture. It highlights his use of slick, clean lines, colour choice, and geometric backgrounds.

Colourful mural of an astronaut's helmet with a vibrant, abstract background on a brick wall.
Spaceman

Fellow Glasgow Residents

Marvel at the gable end wall on Ingram Street and you'll find all manner of Scottish wildlife coming from the spray can of Smug. You'll need a few photos to capture all of this huge mural.

A close-up of mural showing a hand coming down in front of walking boots. The hand is plucking a mushroom from a wildlife scene.
Fellow Glasgow Residents

Garnethill Garden Mural

Artist Ida Henrich's mural brightens up the lane between Glasgow School of Art and St Aloysius College. Children from Garnethill were involved in the colourful design.

The Swimmer

Another by artist Smug. This mural was one of the first commissioned to celebrate the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. You'll find this huge mural down at the Kingston Bridge.

Mural showing a person swimming in a blue, wavy pool, with water splashing around them.
The Swimmer

Generation Green

Smug's collaboration with Scottish Power was created as a legacy of COP26. The artwork of a child planting wind turbines calls for a greener energy future.

Bow Down, Honour the Roots

This stunning mural on Brunswick Street features the faces of the Indigenous community who attended the COP26 conference. Led by Fearless Collective, the work is a monument to their sovereignty and their stories. The text surrounding the mural is a poem created by workshop participants involved in its creation.

Colourful mural on a brick wall depicting two figures, one with an elaborate feathered headdress.
Bow Down, Honour the Roots

Afro Scot

South of the River Clyde in Tradeston, you can find this mural of a group of women cooking. Highlighting the growing African community in Glasgow, the mural shows that everyone is welcome in the city.

University of Strathclyde Wonderwall

The University of Strathclyde Wonderwall was commissioned to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Royal Charter. The charter granted the University's status and the 2014 Commonwealth Games. This mural covers more than 1,000 square metres and several stories.

Large grayscale mural on a university building depicting historical figures on a boat and architectural elements.
University of Strathclyde Wonderwall

Wind Power

Wind Power is another imaginative image from Rogue One and Art Pistol. It is on Mitchell Street and was originally created as a live installation as part of Doors Open Days 2014. The mural celebrates the diversity of sustainable energy production throughout Scotland.

Mural on a brick wall showing a person's profile blowing dandelion seeds against a green background.
Wind Power

Our World

Inspired by COP26, Our World represents the vision and hope of future generations for the world. It is located beside the River Clyde.

Charles Rennie Mackintosh

A mural at the Clutha Bar features the trailblazing architect and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh. The Radisson RED Hotel commissioned the design by Rogue One and Art Pistol to mark the 150th anniversary of Mackintosh's birth in 2018.

Mural of Charles Rennie Mackintosh in a stained-glass style with red roses on a building.
Charles Rennie Mackintosh

Thomas Muir

Rogue One and Art Pistol joined forces to create this modern reimagining of Thomas Muir. An 18th Century Scottish political reformer and lawyer, Muir injured his face during cannon fire involving the British naval fleet.

Article last updated: October 2025

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