Murals

A complete trompe-l’œil reconstruction of a romanesque arch in Markinch Church, steeped in Scottish history.

Everything behind the pews is paint on a flat wall. The mural has featured in Current Archaeology Magazine.
Bruce Manson led the project with support from Markinch Heritage Group and St Drostan’s Church.
Bruce said: ‘The motif on the carved frieze is based upon actual pieces that survived the renovations and our knowledge of the tower before the insertion of a door in the 18th century. Several architectural historians have advised in its reconstruction.
It will help tour guides explain the changes that have taken place to what may well be Scotland’s oldest continuously used building, one that has given constant service to the community since its founding around 1125.’

You can ask for a tour of the Church that sits on the Pilgrim Way and Footsteps of Kings trail.

Methilhill British Legion – Women’s Division

Commissioned by the Committee after a member left a donation in her will, the mural has a Black Watch Hackle and a Highland Fusiliers Hackle to remember the service men related to the Legion.

Kelty & Blairadam Ex-Servicemens’ Club.

Commissioned by Paul’s brothers as a tribute after Paul was killed in Iraq whilst serving in The Black Watch (RHR). Paul’s brothers organised crowd funding to support the project and funds raised would also pay for a memorial bench beside the mural.

Comrie, Fife

Commissioned by The White Gates community pub with funding from Comrie Trust, Local Community Planning, Oakley and Comrie Community Council retired miner’s branch, John and Willie Cadbury and Oakley Celtic Supporters Club.

Kennoway Memorial Garden, Fife
Funded by Kennnoway Community Shed for the War Memorial Gardens. Painted to mark the 100th anniversary of the poppy.

Supported by Scottish Mining Trust and Fife Council. Scottish Wild Rose, Hydrangea, Primroses & Buttercup. Commissioned to show their heritage remains intact with the pit head in the distance, but they’ve grown and developed over the decades.

The Tullis Russell Mills Band group in Thornton commissioned this as people were finding it difficult to locate the building. The group asked for something featuring their logo and something to illustrate the brass instruments.

Vollood, Dunfermline

Craig commissioned this freehand thistle design on the salon wall during the recent refurbishments.

Total Peace, Kelty, Fife

As a founding member of Kelty Street Art, this mural was painted as part of Phase 2 in our Kelty Street Art project, funded by Fife Council and the local community. After new owners moved into the property, blessings were given to cover the mural.

The Remembering Robyn Team raised funds to support this project after the tragic loss of Robyn aged only 3. This was the most mentally challenging project to date. I am still in contact with the Remembering Robyn Team who continue to do great things to help their local community and others going through similar grief.

This project was completed in two parts, an outdoor mural in the Play Area; supported by the Hospital Children’s Ward, and an indoor mural supported by the Remembering Robyn Team.

The mural was supported by Local Community Planning as part of Phase 2 of the Kelty Street Art project. A joint project painted alongside Celie Byrne. Commissioned to celebrate the life of the Kelty Champ, the late Connor Law, with blessings from Connor’s parents Gary and Kaye; an inspiring couple who continue to support charities such as The Connor Law Trust.

Painted on mobile boards for installation in a private garden. The mural depicts a gold Buddha and the Indian Coast.

This area was a functioning airfield during the Second World War. The Friends of Inchyra Park Team raised funding to create this almost life size ground mural of a spitfire and the airport logo that can actually be seen on Google Maps!