A powerful new mural reimagining the iconic Govan activist Mary Barbour as a modern-day campaigner has just been unveiled on the gable end of 1198 Govan Road.

Created by internationally acclaimed muralist Jeks @jeks_nc , the work presents a bold and contemporary depiction of Barbour’s spirit linking her legacy of protest and activism with the ongoing fight for justice and equality today.

Commissioned by SWG3’s Yardworks GRID in partnership with Linthouse Housing Association (LHA), the mural marks 50 years of Linthouse Housing Association, celebrating five decades of providing social housing and supporting the Govan community. It also forms part of Glasgow’s 850th anniversary celebrations, spotlighting the city’s rich history of grassroots activism.