A group of disabled people inspired by the Oor Wullie Bucket Trail in Dundee have created their own tribute to the infamous local hero.
Service users at Capability Scotland’s new community hub in the city enjoyed following the trail to find the 55 Oor Wullie sculptures over the summer.
However, they felt that something was missing as none of the Oor Wullies had a disability.
The group decided to get together and design their own model of Oor Wullie sitting in a wheelchair using a range of materials including papermache, bubble wrap and cardboard.
The five foot sculpture is now proudly displayed at the Capability Scotland service at the Quayside in Dundee.
Capability Scotland Community Living Assistant, Jenny Davidson said: “The Oor Wullie Bucket Trail was one of the highlights of our first summer in our fantastic new hub in the heart of the city.
“We thought all of the Oor Wullies were brilliant but we wanted to make one which reflected the diversity in Dundee and specifically our own customer group.
“Everyone at the service has thoroughly enjoyed working on this project. It’s been great fun with lots of laughs and we are incredibly proud of Oor Wullie.”
Capability Scotland customer Usmaan Tahir added: “I think that our Oor Wullie is cool, he is the best of all the Oor Wullies.”
The Oor Wullie Bucket Trail raised over £88,000 for the Archie Foundation’s Tayside Children’s Hospital Appeal.
The public art project was said to have exceeded expectations, with around 20,000 people visiting a “farewell exhibition” for the statues before they were auctioned off, with many more taking part in the trail throughout Dundee.
