THE MURALS

Step into Newmilns and you’ll spot two striking new murals celebrating the town’s world-famous lace heritage. Created by local artists Frank and Mandy Carty of Artisan Artworks, the artworks transform everyday gable ends into open-air galleries, inviting you to pause, look closer, and take pride in where we’ve come from.

Where to find them

Lace and Town Crest - 133 Main Street (beside Lady Flora’s). A dramatic draped lace concept inspired by a 1936 MYB Textiles pattern 'Lydia' and finished with the Newmilns crest and motto “Weave Truth with Trust"

The Lace Darner - The Loudoun Arms, gable wall on Castle Street. A lifelike tribute to the skilled hand-darners who inspected and repaired lace—based on a photograph by Bob Astill of long-serving MYB Textiles employee Janey Gray.

Both murals were completed in August 2025 and are being added to the Love Newmilns Heritage App, allowing visitors to explore them as part of the town’s trails. Download the Heritage App here:

Why murals, why now?

Murals bring people to places—boosting footfall, supporting local businesses and sparking conversation. Newmilns joins Scotland’s wider mural movement (our artists also work on the Glasgow Mural Trail), using public art to shine a light on our lace story, our makers and our pride.

About the artists

Frank and Mandy Carty, of Artisan Artworks, are award-winning muralists with a studio on King Street in Newmilns.

Their portfolio spans major brands to health and community projects across Scotland, and they have previously worked on murals as part of the Glasgow Mural Trail. We’re thrilled that our town’s heritage is being told by artists from our own community.

Get involved

Share your photos with the hashtag #LoveNewmilns

Share your thoughts - community consultation shaped these murals, and your feedback helps the project continue to grow.

Special thanks to the Newmilns Heritage Group for all their planning, The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Frank and Mandy Carty at Artisan Artworks, MYB Textiles, Bob Astill for initial photography of the scenes, Tivoli for landscaping work, and Johnnie Alexander for the drone footage throughout the painting process.

And huge thanks to local residents, our trustees, and Community Development Officer Caitlin Baker, who all supported the project from initial consultation through to completion, and to everyone who downloaded and shared the Heritage App, helping new visitors discover Newmilns.