The story
A brilliant kingfisher painted by Mark Worst on Johnston Street, honouring Paisley-born Alexander Wilson — the weaver-poet who became the father of American ornithology. It's one of the most photographed walls on the whole trail.
You'll find it on Johnston Street in Paisley town centre — a free, self-guided walk that takes in fifty-two painted walls across the old streets.
Mark Worst has 9 murals on the trail in total. Look out for their other work as you walk the route.
The mural is on a public street, free to view, and visible day or night — though you'll get the best photos in daylight. Use the interactive trail map to plan your walk.
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If you know more about this mural — the artist, the year, the story behind it — please drop us a line. The trail is a community project and we update it whenever new information turns up.