MOTHERWELL is famous for steel works and engineering so it seems fitting it currently hosts an exhibition for construction that is one of a kind.

But this is on a much smaller scale.

Throughout the summer children and adults are getting caught up in the Lego phenomenon.

Two floors have been given over to the plastic bricks.

The multi-coloured, multi-functional building blocks have been capturing the imagination of generations of designers.

Since its creation in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen, the Danish toy has invaded millions households across the world.

So its current position in Motherwell is almost guaranteed to be a hit.

Outside the centre is a play area for younger children.

As you walk through the doors you are met with a vast array of Lego blocks on an art wall and small numbers of children creating designs to be placed on display.

The art wall is very popular and children wait patiently for a space at the tables.

Some designs are particularly impressive, including a simple, ‘We Love Lego,’ placard made from blocks.

The word ‘Lego’ is translated from two Danish words “leg godt” which means play well.

For more than 80 years the toy company has entertained adults and children across the globe.

Its most famous toy is the iconic LEGO brick which has been named ‘Toy of the Century’ ... twice.

Last year's Lego Movie also raised the toy company to greater heights.

The Exhibition was designed by Warren Elsmore, an artist based in Edinburgh who wanted to celebrate what can be achieved by only using Lego bricks.

His designs have been called 'amazing' and have even left some commentators speechless.

It took Warren more than 150 hours to create the 1:50 sculpture consisting of 10,000 Lego bricks, weighing 150kg.

It is the largest exhibit at the centre, providing a much used photo opportunity.

But it is not the only impressive feature.

Warren used his flair and detail to produce other well-known buildings.

These include a great structure of the Arc De Triomphe and a blimp aided by bendy Lego blocks with the words ‘Brick City’ emblazoned across the creation.

Super Mario fans will be glad to see the Nintendo favourite as a sculpture at the Heritage Centre, although it has no face.

If the exhibition was not magical enough for children, they can create their own Lego animation movie on Tuesdays.

It is one of the most popular parts of the exhibition with dozens of home movie enthusiasts .

Once completed, youngsters get to burn their film on to a DVD for £1.

The children are taught to make their films at six frames per second.

In the animation room there is a box full of Lego toys for children to entertain themselves, and a Lego design TV show was being played too.

The kids (and adults) are loving all or it.

It's proving to be one of the biggest attractions for a long time.

There is also the chance to hunt for special Lego heads in Motherwell Town Centre.

For those interested, you have to list the Lego heads you see in the Lanarkshire town, where the head hunters can enter themselves into a draw, with a chance to win the Lego Simpsons House on display at the entrance.

Admission to the event is free, but donations are advised.

For young LEGO enthusiasts, this is a venue you have to visit before the end of the school holidays.