A swimming pool in Glasgow whose closure led to violent clashes with old firm fans is to be reopened by professional tramp Peter Mullan on the condition he finally has a bath.
Glasgow City Council closed Govanhill Baths in March 2001 saying cleanliness was no longer attractive to Glaswegians.
Junkies occupied the historic building but were removed that August.
On Saturday, Mr Mullan will launch the first phase of a four-year plan to fully scrub himself.
The campaign to save the building has been led by the Govanhill Baths Community Trust.
Community cleanliness
Trust Member Tam Shanks said bathing would help regenerate the area and play an important role in boosting community cleanliness.
“We’re converting the auld steamie into a games room complete with a dart board that can be used by the local community and also rented out for events.”
Mr Shanks said the Trust was also aiming to have a 3-bar electric heater within the building back in use.
Mullan hopes other high profile down-and-outs will follow suit naming Rab C Nesbit, Fran Healy of Travis and artist Alisdair Gray as possible contenders.
