NCN Cycle Path ArtRoots Art Trail What is the NCN Cycle Path ArtRoots Art Trail? The ‘NCN7’ is a cycle route that goes all the way from Inverness to Sunderland passing through Whiteinch, Scotstoun and Yoker. Around 175 local people from schools and community groups created artwork that celebrates and promotes the section that runs through our community - the cycle path from Whiteinch to Yoker - along the old railway line. The NCN7 is not just for bikes! It’s a way to connect us to our favourite people and places and a space to pause and enjoy the beauty of nature - it’s an urban oasis! Choosing 8 special things to celebrate about the path, each group created artwork inspired by those themes. Each artwork can be found at the location they were made (see map below for the art trail locations!). This project was in collaboration with artists Jennifer Olley and Lynsey Wells, and kindly funded by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust's ArtRoots fund. How do I take part? Either pick a copy of the art trail map up from Glasgow Eco Trust in the Heart of Scotstoun Community Centre, or you can download a digital copy here. Follow the art trail along the cycle path and visit the artworks in each location. Some of the artworks are visible outside, while some now live inside primary schools so will not be available to view to the public. How did we do it? The project was inspired by the bold colours and style of old travel posters. Using different drawing techniques and collage (papers stuck down to create a new image), each participant created a mini art work that became part of a bigger piece, ensuring that everybody who took part can say ‘I made that’! The themes: Wheels Wheels Wheels! Celebrating the history and variety of wheels that have tread the NCN7. Made by the children from St Brendan’s Primary and Clyde Primary. Visit Me! Celebrating the wide variety of plants and flowers along the NCN7. Made by Yoker Community Campus and Kingsway Sudanese Women’s Group. Toe For Toe Celebrating walking and friendship along the NCN7. Made by the Art Group at The Heart of Scotstoun. Explore Your Everyday Celebrating the places and building that make this neighbourhood our home, as seen along the NCN7. Made by the Eco Committee from Scotstoun Primary School Take Flight! Celebrating our colourful and chirpy friends who’ve made their home on the NCN7. Made by the Upcyclers Group at the Whiteinch Centre. Take a Breath Celebrating the trees and the fresh air they bring, along the NCN7. Made by the P6’s from St Paul’s Primary. Coo Coo! Celebrating the unique dookits along the NCN7. Made by the P7/6’s at Whiteinch Primary. Go near, go far Celebrating the destinations that can be reached via the NCN7. Made by the West Glasgow Feminist Transport Group. What’s your favourite thing about the cycle path? How could we all make it better? Manage Cookie Preferences