The Cowcaddens pedestrian underpass, recognised as a key link point between Glasgow City Centre and the revitalised Forth and Clyde Canal, is now home to a permanent new artwork that aims to raise awareness of the ongoing regeneration of the canal.

The artwork - The Shores of the Familiar - was created by artist Ruth Barker, and was commissioned by the Glasgow Canal Regeneration Partnership. For the piece,Ruth produced 15 original pen and ink drawings of organic forms inspired by the flora and fauna of canals, observed by the artist ever since her childhood days. Councillor Gordon Matheson unveiled the lifesize artwork at a special ceremony with children from Garnetbank Primary School.