Aberdeen councillors to consider statue of Denis Law

A bronze statue of football legend Denis Law could be built in Aberdeen.

Councillors have voted in favour of considering the idea following a motion from Lord Provost Barney Crockett.

He proposed a motion that the city council "should approach the Denis Law Legacy Trust with a view to enabling a bronze statue of Denis Law to be sited outside/near the vicinity of Provost Skene’s House, in the heart of the city".

It was agreed that council officers should report back on the feasibility and costs of erecting a statue of the former Manchester United, Manchester City and Scotland great - who hails from the Granite City.

The motion also noted the significant investment in Provost Skene’s House, which is currently undergoing a £3.8 million refurbishment, and the plan for there to be a Hall of Heroes dedicated to individuals who have contributed to the success of Aberdeen throughout the world. 

Aberdeen-born singer Annie Lennox and former Aberdeen FC manager Sir Alex Ferguson are among others to be featured in the Hall of Heroes. 

The Lord Provost said: "Denis is one of the city’s best-loved heroes, he has done a tremendous amount of work for people in Aberdeen and, if anything, his influence is even stronger today than when he was at the peak of his football career.

"It would be fitting if a statue is situated at the heart of his home city as he will also greatly in the new Hall for Heroes which is being created at Provost Skene’s House.

"Denis has always been and continues to be a terrific ambassador for Aberdeen. 

"When Denis received the Freedom of the City in November 2017 thousands lined the streets to see him and I am certain that thousands would enjoy coming into the city centre to view a bronze statue of the Lawman."