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Giant poppies painted on M8 pyramids

The flowers will be seen on Scotland's busiest motorway after being painted in West Lothian.

01 November 2011 19:01 GMT

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Giant poppies have been painted on the famous grass pyramids in West Lothian to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the poppy appeal.

Motorists on the M8 will be able to see the flowers as they travel along the motorway.

Ground staff from Murrayfield and Hampden stadiums painted the poppies on the grass on Monday morning.

Giant poppies painted on M8 pyramids

The Scottish Poppy Appeal celebrates its 90th anniversary this year and is hoping to raise more money than ever.

They will be there for the next two weeks.

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