Trail Overview

Explore the 10 stops of the trail, celebrating Denis’s iconic number 10 shirt.

The Printfield 10: Denis Law Legacy Trail is a self-guided walking trail in Printfield, Aberdeen, celebrating the life and achievements of Denis Law, one of Scotland’s greatest footballers.

It has been created to honour his legacy and inspire people of all ages by sharing stories from his early life, football career and humanitarian work.

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Follow the trail in-person or access the digital version.

Learn about Denis’s journey – on foot or from your device. 

The trail can be explored physically by walking through the Printfield area, where signage and artworks guide visitors between ten key locations. Further details on visiting the trail are noted below.

It can also be followed digitally, right here and also includes the trail map, additional content, research photos from the project, and an audio description of each stop—the audio can be accessed whether you're walking the route or exploring from home on your device.

A Community Collaboration

Created in partnership with the local community, the trail was designed and delivered by Fine Day Studio, in collaboration with New Practice.

The vibrant Clifton Court murals were brought to life by Blank Walls. Invaluable support from a wider team of partners and contributors also helped make the project possible.

Additional project information can be found further down this page.

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Visiting the walking trail

Getting to the Trail

The Denis Law Legacy Trail begins at Printfield Terrace, just off Printfield Walk, in the heart of the area where Denis Law grew up. The trail’s gateway is marked by the striking murals on Clifton Court, visible from Great Northern Road—a clear landmark to guide your arrival.

The start of the trail is around a 20-minute walk or 10-minute cycle from Aberdeen city centre. It’s well connected via pavements and cycle paths. Bike racks are available nearby at local shops and community spaces.  
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- The No. 17 to Bucksburn heads north through George Street and up Great Northern Road. Alight at Barron Street outside Clifton Court — look out for the Denis Law mural on the side of the tower block.
- The No. 18 to Dyce goes north over Mounthooly, along Powis Place, and up Great Northern Road. Alight at Barron Street outside Clifton Court — look out for the Denis Law mural on the side of the tower block.
- The No. 23 to Heathryfold travels north over Mounthooly, along Powis Place, and up Clifton Road. Get off at the stop outside Smelley Nellie’s and SWES. Head down the steps to the right of SWES and walk a minute or two downhill to Printfield Terrace.
From the North:
- The X60 to Aberdeen will bring you to the east end of Union Street. From there, take the No. 17 or No. 23 (see above).
From the South:
- The X7 to Aberdeen stops at Aberdeen Bus Station. From there, walk up to Union Street and hop on the No. 18 (see above).
Limited on-street parking is available near Printfield Terrace and on surrounding streets. Please park considerately and be mindful of local residential access.
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On Arrival

Once you’ve arrived at the murals on Clifton Court, Great Northern Road, make your way up Printfield Walk.

The trail begins at the corner of Printfield Walk and Printfield Terrace.

Navigating the Trail

The start of the trail is marked by the large red No.10.

You can find information on how to navigate the trail at the first stop (yellow lectern).

The idea for the Denis Law Legacy Trail began as a community-driven concept developed through local engagement and creative workshops, led by the Denis Law Legacy Trust.
The aim was to celebrate the life and achievements of one of Aberdeen’s most iconic figures while creating a lasting, positive impact in the area where he grew up.
Early development involved contributions from students and alumni at Gray’s School of Art, including Derek McKechnie, a Communication Design graduate whose initial concept helped shape the vision and narrative for the trail.
Fine Day Studio, an Aberdeen-based creative agency, was commissioned to design and deliver the Denis Law Legacy Trail, following a competitive selection process led by Aberdeen City Council, The Denis Law Legacy Trust, the Law family and Printfield community in August 2024. Their winning proposal was chosen from 13 submissions.
Working in collaboration with Glasgow architecture firm New Practice, Fine Day developed a trail across ten locations inthe Printfield area of Aberdeen—where Denis Law grew up. Outdoor artworks and installations were designed to celebrate Denis’s life and to inspire visitors and the local community.  The project was delivered in May 2025.
Funding for the trail was provided by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Aberdeen City Council’s Common Good Fund.
Blank Walls, led by Australian street artist Jerome Davenport, was commissioned to deliver Phase 2 of the Denis Law Legacy Trail: two large-scale murals based on iconic photographs from Denis’s football career.
Selected through a competitive process, the artworks brings new energy to the Printfield area—transforming Clifton Court into a bold landmark that marks the start of the trail and can be seen from miles around.  The murals were completed in March 2025.
Funding for the murals was provided by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Aberdeen City Council’s Common Good Fund.
This is just the beginning of the Denis Law Legacy Trail, with future phases planned to further enrich the experience.
These developments will continue to celebrate Denis Law’s legacy while fostering community engagement and pride. As the project grows, it will help strengthen connections within the Printfield area, providing a lasting and meaningful tribute to a local hero.
At each stop on the physical trail, visitors can scan the QR code for additional information about Denis’s life and achievements.
Visitors can also access an audio description for each stop from this digital version of the trail. 
A large-print version of the trail can be requested by contacting:
Printfield Community Project
Address: 11b Printfield Walk Aberdeen AB24 4AU
Email: printfield@printfieldproject.co.uk
For more information on the trail or to support the Denis Law Legacy Trust, please find the relevant contact details below:
Denis Law Legacy Trust
Email: contact@denislawlegacytrust.org
Website: denislawlegacytrust.org
Fine Day Studio
Email: hello@fineday.studio
Website: fineday.studio
Blank Walls
Email: team@blankwalls.com
Website: blankwalls.com
Printfield Community Project
Email: printfield@printfieldproject.co.uk
Aberdeen City Council
Website: aberdeencity.gov.uk