Japanese Tattoo in Glasgow

Bold work.Built to last.

Japanese tattooing with a strong, graphic edge — designed around the body and made with care from first idea to finished piece.

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Black-and-white portrait of Roddy McLean with his arms crossed in the tattoo studio

About

Craft over fashion.

Roddy McLean is a Glasgow tattooer with over 20 years of tattooing experience. Having worked in shops around the world, he has developed the skills to create confident, highly readable work with an emphasis on strong composition and clean execution.

Whether the starting point is a clear idea or a loose reference, every project is shaped into a design that works properly as a tattoo.

From one-off designs to sleeves and bodysuits.

Gallery One

Made with intent.

Japanese and black-and-grey backpieces.

Colour Japanese oni and dragon backpiece with taiko drum

Large colour Japanese koi backpiece and sleeve displayed on a black gallery background

Japanese dragon backpiece with full sleeves

Japanese back and sleeve tattoo with cherry blossom

Colour Japanese tattoo detail with kanji panel

Close-up of a Japanese kanji tattoo panel

Colour Japanese samurai backpiece on a solid black background

Colour Japanese samurai warrior backpiece on a solid black background

Japanese tiger backpiece extending into a full bodysuit

Japanese samurai and tiger backpiece extending onto the legs

Japanese samurai backpiece framed by radiating black bars

Japanese eagle and warrior backpiece with full sleeves

Two completed Japanese bodysuit backpieces on a solid black background

Japanese backpieces photographed in the studio

Colourful Japanese backpiece with oni and swirling clouds on a solid black background

Black and grey Japanese shishi and cloud backpiece

Photo credits: Roddy McLean, Si photography, and Gemma Black

Next: Gallery Two

Contact

Have an idea worth making permanent?

Share the subject, approximate size, placement, and any useful references when you get in touch.

Temple Tattoo Govanhill
270 Allison Street, Govanhill
Glasgow, G42 8HD

Shop — 0141 467 1530 Instagram — Roddy_mclean_tattoo Email — roddymcleantattooer@gmail.com WhatsApp — +44 7546 738399