Printfield 10 walking trail gets green light
A walking trail to further celebrate the life and achievements of Denis Law has been given Council go ahead.
Denis Law Legacy Trust is delighted to report that Aberdeen City Council’s city growth and resources committee unanimously agreed to support the Printfield 10 project.
The Council has pledged £20,000 from the Common Good Fund towards the plans as well as help finding further grant funding.
The trail will aim to motivate, inspire, and engage the Printfield community, where Scotland’s only ever Ballon d’Or winner grew up, through fun, educational features.
Denis Law’s career achievements will be highlighted to a wider audience on the trail while football challenges will also be included for young people in the area to improve their skills, just like one of Scotland’s greatest ever players did.
Mark Williams, Chief Operating Officer, said: "We're grateful to Aberdeen City Council for agreeing to support the Printfield 10 project and look forward to working with them and other partners to create a trail which will celebrate Denis Law's achievements while also inspiring the next generation of young people in Aberdeen."
Aberdeen City Council city growth and resources convener Councillor Ryan Houghton said: “We note the creativity and work that has gone into developing the Printfield 10 project proposals and thank everyone who has been involved. We recognise the efforts made so far and we’re delighted that £20,000 is to be given from the Common Good Fund towards the walking trail.
“We wish the Denis Law Legacy Trust well in sourcing grant funding for the walking trail and it is good it was unanimously agreed today council officers should help them with that.
“Denis Law is an important footballing figure for Aberdeen and a walking trail in his home area of Printfield would be a fine way to celebrate his achievements and encourage the footballing heroes of the future.”
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