Published 15 Sep 2026
A specially commissioned piece of art by the rail operator Lumo has been unveiled in Stirling to a group of local partners and businesses. The unique work, Stirling to London, is a double panelled piece of art that reflects the stories and partnerships along the route.
The artwork has been installed at The Golden Lion in Stirling which is at the heart of the city in bringing people together. It has been created by artist and train driver, Bessie Matthews, and can be seen on the front doors of the hotel to welcome guests as they arrive and a banner on the outside wall. The artwork features items from Stirling, Falkirk, the Scottish Borders and down to Preston, Crewe and London.
Local city centre businesses, representatives from the council and the railway joined together to view the new feature, which will be proudly displayed to promote the ways that Lumo and Stirling are working together.
Lumo launched its West Coast Main Line services in May, creating a range of new job opportunities in Stirling, Preston and London. The route offers four daily return services, providing an affordable way to travel between Scotland and England.
Mike Roberts, Partnerships Manager for Lumo, said: “We’re very proud of our connections along our new Stirling route and this piece of art celebrates that route from north to south. Bessie has captured the joy in the partnerships we’ve been building and the connections we’re offering to our customers.”
Ros Atkinson, Director of The Golden Lion, said: “We’ve been thrilled to welcome Lumo to Stirling and to the hotel, and we’re proud to host this installation which not only features the Golden Lion itself, but so much of what makes Stirling and Scotland an incredible place to visit.”
Lumo has already forged a number of important partnerships in Stirling, including support for the upcoming Bloody Scotland crime writing festival and the recent Stirling Pride. The operator also surprised customers heading to BBC Radio 2 in the Park at the weekend with a special onboard performance from a singer-songwriter performing hits from the festival’s performers.
The artwork has been installed at The Golden Lion in Stirling which is at the heart of the city in bringing people together. It has been created by artist and train driver, Bessie Matthews, and can be seen on the front doors of the hotel to welcome guests as they arrive and a banner on the outside wall. The artwork features items from Stirling, Falkirk, the Scottish Borders and down to Preston, Crewe and London.
Local city centre businesses, representatives from the council and the railway joined together to view the new feature, which will be proudly displayed to promote the ways that Lumo and Stirling are working together.
Lumo launched its West Coast Main Line services in May, creating a range of new job opportunities in Stirling, Preston and London. The route offers four daily return services, providing an affordable way to travel between Scotland and England.
Mike Roberts, Partnerships Manager for Lumo, said: “We’re very proud of our connections along our new Stirling route and this piece of art celebrates that route from north to south. Bessie has captured the joy in the partnerships we’ve been building and the connections we’re offering to our customers.”
Ros Atkinson, Director of The Golden Lion, said: “We’ve been thrilled to welcome Lumo to Stirling and to the hotel, and we’re proud to host this installation which not only features the Golden Lion itself, but so much of what makes Stirling and Scotland an incredible place to visit.”
Lumo has already forged a number of important partnerships in Stirling, including support for the upcoming Bloody Scotland crime writing festival and the recent Stirling Pride. The operator also surprised customers heading to BBC Radio 2 in the Park at the weekend with a special onboard performance from a singer-songwriter performing hits from the festival’s performers.
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