A mural embodying the people, heritage and environment of Seafield's community is to be unveiled by Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home on Friday 3 May 2019.
The colourful 80-foot mural along the Seafield Promenade was designed and painted by local artists, Studio N_Name.
The mural was design is inspired by the natural forms and landscapes along the coast and will feature flora, fauna and historic elements found throughout this portion of Scotland's coast.
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Most importantly, the mural serves to represent the spirit of local residents, who contributed ideas at community engagement sessions held at Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home.
This project was made possible through a partnership with Edinburgh Shoreline Project, which chose to support the mural as part of their mission to celebrate the city’s 27km of coastline.
It's hoped that this initiative will improve the visual appearance and biodiversity of the Seafield Promenade for residents and visitors alike - the area used for the artwork was previously covered in graffiti.
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Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home Special Gifts Fundraiser, Alanna Brady, said:
“The mural cleverly combines elements of the local environment, culture and heritage of Seafield. A rise in footfall along the promenade will increase support among local businesses, including the Home, which will hopefully result in more of our animals finding loving, forever homes.
Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home, Charlotte Johnson, added:
“Throughout the course of the Edinburgh Shoreline project, we’ve been astounded by the commitment of residents to improving their local environment with beach cleans and community planting, and we feel this mural will be a great addition to that, making the prom a nicer place for walkers and cyclists to enjoy.”
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It is hoped that the mural will not only help to improve the Seafield landscape, but also encourage others in the community, especially those with blank walls along the Seafield Promenade, to take creative approaches to transform these spaces into creative points of interest for locals and tourists.
The mural will be unveiled to the public at 11am on 3 May and accessible to the public at any time after this date.
Visit the mural on the promenade behind Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home at 26 Seafield Road East, EH15 1EH.
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