AN eyesore bridge has been transformed with a community mural thanks to a well-known Glasgow graffiti artist working with local young people.

Balmoral Street Bridge in Scotstoun was a magnet for vandalism and anti-social behaviour but it’s now been given a new lease of life with a 32ft long, cutting-edge artwork.

Professional graffiti artist Danny McDermott worked with teenagers from Dumbarton Road Corridor (DRC) Youth Project to design and create the £6500 mural.

Broken glass, weeds, overgrown shrubbery and litter were removed from the bridge before remedial work and painting was carried out on the steelwork.

Local young people also took part in the clean-up to make way for the mural, which has been painted on to four large metal panels mounted on the inside of the bridge.

The design features the city skyline and incorporates elements of the local landscape such as waves to represent the River Clyde and the Scotstoun Community Council logo.

Ben Harris, 15, said: "We're all proud of the mural and it was good that we could put our names on it.

"Dan was cool and we learned a lot from him. We worked on it over a couple of months and I'd like to do it again.

"Sometimes older people are worried when they see young folk in the street - even when we're just walking along. It's good that they can see us doing something good for the community."

Graffiti artist Dan, 38, who has worked on several Glasgow murals including the Gorbals’ Vampire and the Scottie Dog in Maryhill, said: “Working on graffiti murals is very engaging for teenagers as it’s seen as a bit edgy.

“They are all very proud of their work and were surprised to find out that you can make a living from street art.

"I explained that I went to college and studied photography and art and design - so you can make a living from street art, but you need to study first.”

As well as completing the mural, the young people also tackled a sponsored 5K to raise funds for the community centre and helped pack food parcels for local residents.