Glasgow's oldest hospital has unveiled a mural to celebrate its 225^th anniversary.

Glasgow Royal Infirmary (GRI), which opened in 1794, has more than 1,000 beds and serves a catchment area of more than 320,000 people.

Over the centuries, it has become known for medical innovations and milestones, including its most amous resident Dr Joseph Lister, who pioneered the use of antiseptic in the 1860s.

In 1895, Rebecca Strong developed the first training school for nurses which set standards across the world.

Sir William MacEwan, known for being a pioneer in modern brain surgery, worked at Glasgow Royal Infirmary in the late 19^th century.

Professor David Wheatley performed Scotland’s first heart transplant at the hospital in 1992, while current consultant geriatrician Professor Jackie Taylor was appointed the first ever female of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow last year.

The mural, which forms part of a wider refurbishment of GRI’s main medical block entrance, was unveiled by the chairman of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Professor John Brown.  

He said: “Glasgow Royal Infirmary has a long and proud history in the west of Scotland and indeed globally.

“Its 225 years serving Glasgow is testament to staff, past and present, who have worked, and continue to work tirelessly to deliver top class healthcare and treatment, while driving forward positive change and innovation across the health sector. 

“Our new mural pays homage to some of those individuals who helped revolutionise modern medicine and shape Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

“We hope it provides inspiration to visitors and staff and acts as a reminder to people of what a symbolic place the GRI is, and its position in the history of medicine.”