A building in Dolgellau has been brightened up by a special mural.

The mural is on the wall of Ty Siamas. Andy Birch from Dime One company is the artist behind the colourful piece.

Andy explained that the design was inspired by Wales’ musical heritage and the beauty of the area’s landscape.

The work was commissioned and made possible thanks to a grant by Gwynedd Council given to regenerate town centres.

Cllr Gareth Thomas, Gwynedd Council Cabinet member for economy said: “The past year and more has been a very challenging time for businesses with town centres affected by lockdowns that were introduced to help manage the impact of Covid-19.

“We are very grateful to Gwynedd businesses for their efforts and work over the past months to help to protect and serve the county’s residents.

“We realise that it has been a hugely challenging time but it is important we look forward to a more prosperous future.

“Gwynedd Council secured funding from the Welsh Government to offer town centre improvement that would raise the confidence of users following such a challenging year.

“As part of this package, funding has been allocated to Ty Siamas in Dolgellau to help improve the physical appearance of the town centre for the months and years ahead.”

Ty Siamas on Eldon Square has been used as a town hall, assembly room, cinema, dance hall and grain store.

Built around 1870, it fell into disuse but was fully refurbished and reopened as an exhibition centre, shop and cafe in 2007.

An auditorium there has hosted concerts, and the building is named after Elis Siamas, from nearby Llanfachreth.

He is credited with the development of the triple harp, synonymous with Welsh harp music.