THE progress of a major project to refurbish Glasgow's George Square has been revealed in new images.
George Square officially closed to the public in April last year to allow works to be carried out.
Refurbishment is expected to be completed by August, with the square officially reopening to the public in September.
Glasgow City Council previously described George Square as being the heart of the transformation of the city.
Once re-opened, it is hoped the square will provide a welcome space for events, festivals and for people to sit and meet up.
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It is also set to offer more green spaces, improved landscaping and new play and sensory gardens.
The £20 million refurbishment project involves the statues in the square being removed for restoration and put into storage.
New images taken on Thursday show scaffolding around the Sir Walter Scott monument, which features a 10-foot statue of the celebrated Scottish author standing on an 80-foot Doric column.
The statue is surrounded by scaffolding, which is set to be partially taken down next week as work moves on to the restoration of the base of the monument.
It is the biggest restoration work of the monument since it was first erected in 1837.
The monument was designed by Scottish sculptor John Greenshields and was the world's first public monument to Scott when it was erected 188 years ago.
Edinburgh's Scott Monument followed shortly after, with construction completed in 1844.
The restoration of the monument on George Square first began in January this year, and is being carried out by specialist contractors with support from a specialist conservator.
