Posts Tagged ‘Art’
Glasgow Contemporary Art Fair set to return
After a two year hiatus, the Glasgow Contemporary Art Fair (GCAF) makes a welcome return to the Marquee at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum this May. The Preview Evening takes place on Friday 27 May, 6-9pm. The fair will take place over the weekend of 28-29 May. The GCAF is an opportunity for local and…
Read MoreCelebrating the best spots for wild swimming
Swimmers of all backgrounds share their experiences and recommendations amongst the seas, burns, rivers and over 30,000 lochs in Scotland. A guide that not only shows you the best spots to sink into but also the tips, safety, etiquette and responsibility that should come hand-in-hand with wild swimming. A great gift for those bobble-hat-wearing swimmers…
Read MoreFirst Spring Flingers launch programme for 20th year
Artists and makers from the first Spring Fling got together to launch the programme for the 20th annual open studios weekend. The event, set up in the aftermath of the foot and mouth epidemic, now hopes to make a significant contribution in the drive to rebuild after the COVID pandemic. Spring Fling, which takes place…
Read MoreEdwardian artist’s work rediscovered in Highland vault
The work of a long-forgotten Edwardian artist has been discovered in an attic in the Highlands of Scotland. Sir Christopher Spink, an artist who created butterfly origami sculptures from his home in the Highlands, is thought to have lived from 1895 to 1925. He travelled the world in search of inspiration for his art work,…
Read MoreAquarium to mark its first 25 years of conservation
One of the North East’s most beloved visitor attractions is celebrating 25 years of success this Easter. Macduff Marine Aquarium has been entertaining and educating people about the local marine environment since opening in 1997. The aquarium will mark the occasion with a Silver Splash gala event on the weekend of 9 and 10 April,…
Read MoreA light celebration ahead of the 150th Open at St Andrews
The redevelopment of The R&A World Golf Museum has been completed. The R&A commissioned experience makers Mather & Co to work on the museum, then gave them a further commission to take the narrative and create a live show, this time on the front facade of the world-famous iconic Royal and Ancient clubhouse in St…
Read MoreSpeyside Distillers launches artist trio of single malts
A trio of limited edition single malts has been launched by a multi-award-winning Speyside distillery to celebrate the arrival of spring, each featuring specifically commissioned artwork. Speyside Distillery, operated by Speyside Distillers, has announced the limited edition Speyside’s Artist Trio in conjunction with artist-in-residence, Joanna McDonough. The packaging and bottles will feature artwork that reflects…
Read MoreBorders Art Fair looks to a flourishing future
The return of Borders Art Fair last weekend has been hailed as a tremendous success, attracting thousands of visitors to browse, buy and chat to artists and makers. Preliminary estimates suggest that more than 3000 visitors invested around £130,000 in art and craft from the Borders and beyond. More than 70 individual artists and makers,…
Read MoreMasterpieces from Buckingham Palace reach Edinburgh
After a severe pandemic-induced drought, getting your cultural fix feels all the more special these days. Flinging its doors open to the public once more is the iconic Queen’s Gallery at Holyrood, Edinburgh, where an extraordinary exhibition is set to begin tomorrow (Friday, 25 March). Boasting 33 of the finest paintings from the Royal Collection,…
Read MoreTravel through 60 years of art and culture
Highlights from six decades of artistic inspiration are currently on display as the Lillie Art Gallery in Milngavie marks a magical milestone. The Lillie at 60 features artworks which were originally part of Robert Lillie’s bequest in 1949, as well as works by Robert himself, his sister and Michael Bowley – architect of the popular…
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