Bella the Beithir
Wheelchair accessible
A mythological Celtic beast built with thousands of colorful tiles stands guard over a historic canal junction in Glasgow.

Bella the Beithir is a mythological Celtic beast sculpture, part of the Stockingfield Bridge Art Park in Glasgow.
Constructed from steel wire and concrete, it is over 390 feet long and covered with thousands of colorful tiles.

Why Go

šŸ‰ See a unique 390-foot long mosaic dragon.
šŸŒ‰ Visit a restored historic canal junction that connects communities.
♿ Enjoy accessible ramp access to the sculpture.
šŸŽØ Contribute to Scotland's largest community artwork by making a tile.

Why Avoid

āš ļø Fragile mosaic tiles, avoid climbing on the structure.

Tips

🚶 Reach by walking along the Forth and Clyde Canal (approx. 1 hour from central Glasgow).
šŸš“ā€ā™€ļø Union Canal is popular with dog walkers and cyclists (National Cycle Network route 754).
šŸ—“ļø Book a scale making experience online via Make It Glasgow.

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