Glasgow Central MP Alison Thewliss joined descendants of famous faces from the Gorbals to celebrate a unique history wall unveiled yesterday.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was scheduled to attend but pulled out after the EU referendum result.

The ‘7 Arches’ is a new public artwork featuring local greats, by artist Liz Peden, of Gorbals Arts Project.

Among those depicted are sculptor Hannah Frank, boxer Benny Lynch, and detective Allan Pinkerton.

Ms Thewliss said: “I was delighted to attend the artwork unveiling. The Gorbals, so rich in history over the years, is one of Glasgow's most iconic communities and this artwork showcases the very best which I'd encourage all to go and see.”

The artwork is made up of four black and white, five-metre high panels, one in each of the four alcoves on the north side of Cleland Street underpass.

Across the road on the south side of the underpass, three weathered steel panels carry quotations that reflect each of the historic figures.

Liz Peden described the work as a “history wall” of famous people born in the Gorbals and chose the idea to “demonstrate to our young people that no matter where you come from, you can achieve great things.”

The Hannah Frank panel was revealed by her niece, Fiona Frank; the Benny Lynch panel by Bryan Turnbull from the Benny Lynch Campaign and Douglas Wilson, the grandson of Benny Lynch’s trainer.

The Allan Pinkerton panel was unveiled by Roy, David and Gary Pinkerton, three of his last remaining descendants living in Scotland, along with local schoolchildren from Blackfriars and St Francis’ Primary.

The permanent artwork has been delivered with support from WAVEparticle as part of the award-winning Art & Living: Laurieston art strategy for the area, which is being delivered in partnership with New Gorbals Housing Association and Urban Union.