A new artwork created to mark the launch of this year’s census has come to Hamilton.
The unique creative work stopped off at Castle Street in the town on March 9 as locals were invited to get involved and put their stamp on the display.
Hamilton residents turned out to colour or fill in the artwork in the run up to its unveiling in Edinburgh on Census Day on March 20.
And people attending the census roadshow were able to explore its stand as they learned about the census, its importance, and where to find support to fill it in.
A census of the population is taken every 10 years. It is used to plan vital public services and inform investment in areas such as education, transport, health and social care.
The new artwork has been designed by Pilar Garcia de Leaniz, a Spanish artist based in Edinburgh. Her creation – Scotland Connected – represents the fabric of Scotland, its people and the role of the census.
She told Lanarkshire Live : “The artwork is a visual representation of the fabric of Scotland, showcasing its people, landmarks and the benefits of the census.
“It’s inspired by a desire to show everything that’s great about Scotland and I’m excited to see the artwork come to life over the coming weeks as it tours communities.
“It’s been a real honour to be a part of the project and have the chance to produce a piece that captures the essence of the census and the way in which it benefits communities across Scotland.”
Scotland's census asks questions on a range of topics, including the types of accommodation people stay in, household relationships, age, sex, health and employment status.
New questions for the 2022 census include use of on British Sign Language (BSL), passports held, sexual orientation, trans status and previous armed forces service history.
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