IT has been a colourful summer here in Glasgow, with help from a certain well-loved cartoon character.

The Oor Wullie Big Bucket Trail will soon be coming to an end, with the Glasgow farewell event taking place in the SEC on September 17 and nationwide charity auctions held shortly after.

The Big Bucket Trail was Scotland’s first ever national pubic art trail, which aimed to unite the country in raising awareness and vital funds for children’s charities across Scotland.

Speaking on behalf of organisers, Shona Cardle, Chief Executive, Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity said: “Oor Wullie’s BIG Bucket Trail has brought thousands of people to Glasgow this summer, and encouraged local people to explore new areas of the city with their friends and family.

“Although we’re sad to be saying cheerio to Oor Wullie, the sculptures will go under the hammer at an auction in September to raise vital funds for Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity.”

As we prepare to say goodbye to the Oor Wullie statues before the charity auction, the Evening Times took to the streets to ask the people of Glasgow: Are we ready to let Oor Wullie go from the city, just yet?

Our readers have their say...

“I think they’ve been great for the city and they’ve attracted so many people to them. But I think we should let them go – it’s for the children in Glasgow and the rest of Scotland. I think the amount of council tax that we have to pay, they should definitely put something in their place when they’re gone.” 
Marina Morton, Possil

“I love the wee miniature Oor Wullies in the transport museum, I think they’re great. My grandkids absolutely love them. All the tourists take pictures of them, and I’ve brought my grandkids from Plymouth to see them.”
Julie McGuire, Plymouth

“They should stay. My family came 
to visit them, and I took my granddaughter all over Glasgow to see them. All the weans love them, they’re hunting for them all over Kelvingrove Park. I think they should leave a few – in George Square they have three – can’t they take two and leave one?” 
Anne-Marie McGuire, Partick