Celebrating the completion of the Cuddies Lane mural in Colinton

That this House congratulates artist Chris Rutterford and the Colinton Amenity Association on the successful completion of the new mural on Cuddies Lane in Colinton, Edinburgh; recognises the mural as a significant addition to the cultural and historical landscape of the area, celebrating the 600-year-old village’s heritage through a beautifully rendered period scene; commends the support of funders including many local residents, businesses, the City of Edinburgh Council, Sustrans and the Redeemer Church; thanks Mike Scott, Eddie Banks and Tim Lawson for their leadership and their contributions to the completed mural; further thanks the contribution the late Councillor Val Walker made to the project; notes that the mural forms part of a wider initiative to create an art trail linking the world renowned Colinton Tunnel to the village, enhancing local tourism and community pride; and acknowledges the mural’s role in revitalising a previously neglected pathway, transforming it into a vibrant and welcoming space for residents and visitors alike.