Work has begun on a large artwork marking five aspects of an ancient Angus seat as part of a major construction project.
Brechin’s multi-million-pound flood protection scheme began work to prevent constant flooding of streets along the South Esk last year.
Even though the scheme was incomplete during Storm Frank on December 31, up to 300 houses were believed saved by flooding.
The first of five mosaics by local artist Maureen Crosbie is now in place on River Street.
Maureen, who runs Gallus Glass, said the finished article, Brechin Flood Prevention Mosaic, will depict a “huge variety of images and ideas” reflecting a settlement dating back to the 10th Century.
The artwork was achieved with assistance from schools, the day care centre and a number of people who asked to help place glass directly into the barrier.
Maureen said: “A large number of the Brechin community volunteered to work on this project.
“Some dedicated a huge amount of time and effort to partake in the task, while some only popped in to the studio to offer support and show an interest in the event. All of them were appreciated.”
With images of the South Esk running through all five of the artworks, the mosaics are enclosed in a semi- circle, reflecting the shapes of Robert Watson-Watt’s wartime work on radar.
A black and white mosaic will depict the history of Brechin’s people and industry.
The local landscape will be portrayed in the green mosaic, where an image of Brechin Castle will be found.
Mrs Crosbie said Brechin’s “beautiful buildings” will be illustrated in the predominantly pink and purple tones of the third mosaic.
The fourth will illustrate the diverse environment that the South Esk passes through and uses natural tones of brown and fawn to describe the area’s flora and fauna.
The fifth and final mosaic, in reds and oranges, will celebrate Brechin’s more recent activities.