Saturday saw the unveiling of a new sculpture of Scotland’s favourite schoolboy Oor Wullie and it didn’t take long for people to vote him a hit.
The bronze work was commissioned to celebrate the 80th anniversary of his debut in The Sunday Post, and his position outside the McManus Galleries in the city centre meant people were soon stopping to have their photo taken with “A’body’s Wullie”.
Laura McMenemy shared this photo of a would-be Wullie.
Dave Tipping said: “The wee man loved sitting on his bucket this afternoon!”
Photos are also being shared on Twitter.
DC Thomson hinted at what was to come, before sharing photos of the unveiling ceremony.
Something exciting is happening in Dundee this afternoon…#oorwullie80 pic.twitter.com/k63HL6wXMU
— DC Thomson (@DC_Thomson) March 5, 2016
And here he is, Oor Wullie is all his bronze glory #oorwullie80 pic.twitter.com/2qB3Sg4MIJ
— DC Thomson (@DC_Thomson) March 5, 2016
Oor Wullie with the Lord Provost #oorwullie80 pic.twitter.com/2tOSabtQsS
— DC Thomson (@DC_Thomson) March 5, 2016
Eric was also there to see the unveiling.
Wullie's big reveal. #oorwullie #Dundee #mcmanusgalleries pic.twitter.com/tfdJ6S8qKu
— Barry S (@Bananaman80) March 5, 2016
And the McManus seems particularly pleased with its new feature.
#OorWullie has just been unveiled outside The McManus and looks fantastic. #Dundee #Scotla… https://t.co/KtGSLhO6Yh pic.twitter.com/AAoQShfhi9
— The McManus (@McManusDundee) March 5, 2016
From #OorWullie to Rabbie Burns just outside the museum #Dundee #mcmanusdundee https://t.co/tVzVLnMu1J pic.twitter.com/DQ35RiUHu5
— The McManus (@McManusDundee) March 5, 2016
Oor Wullie, Your Wullie, A'bodys Wullie pic.twitter.com/YkkRlggmbO
— The McManus (@McManusDundee) March 5, 2016
An enterprising local restaurant even decided to find out if Wullie had a taste for pizza.
All things Scottish & Pizza! @DC_Thomson unveils iconic character today @McManusDundee. A big welcome #oorwullie ? pic.twitter.com/2WO23IrBk7
— Project Pie Pizzeria (@projectpieuk) March 5, 2016
Greig Stott took this wonderful set of photos, and also posted this video:
https://youtube.com/watch?v=HQS6Mz19MhU%3Frel%3D0%26controls%3D0%26showinfo%3D0
If you want to share your photos, use the tag #oorwullie80.
See full coverage of the statue project in The Sunday Post this weekend, and you can find a whole range of special Broons and Oor Wullie at 80 keepsakes at the DC Thomson online shop.