Posts Tagged ‘Art’
15 fantastic facts about the Forth’s three bridges
The three bridges over the River Forth have inspired a Scots artist to create some new fun items – and collect 15 fascinating facts. It’s just under a year since the Queensferry Crossing, the third of the Forth bridges, was officially opened by the Queen. Artist Gillian Kyle was interested in viewing the three bridges…
Read MoreA Painter’s Scotland: Favourite Places, Favourite Paintings
A full-time painter for almost two decades, Charles Simpson’s native pull is expressed in his artwork and candid writing, which comes to the fore in A Painter’s Scotland: Favourite Places, Favourite Paintings. Based in the Borders, he never lost his childhood enthusiasm for art and muses over the North West of Scotland, depicting the tranquil landscape…
Read MoreNew photographic exhibition is picture perfect
Scottish photography is in the frame at a new exhibition in Edinburgh. In Focus: Scottish Photography opened earlier this month, showcasing over 50 artworks from the City Art Centre’s photographic collections, many of which will be displayed for the first time. Scotland, and Edinburgh especially, has played a central role in the history of fine…
Read MoreBotanic gardens are a hive of activity this summer
Folk music, ghost stories and horticulture are just some of the attractions to a Scottish botanic garden. Exotic conservation plants from the southern hemisphere complement activities of a very local nature, including a touch of the supernatural, at Logan Botanic Garden, near Stranraer. A new ‘island’ bed dedicated mainly to plants of South Africa and…
Read MoreThe Macallan’s new edition series comes to the four
The fourth release in The Macallan’s Edition Series has been released. This is an annual limited edition series that explores the Macallan’s approach to whisky making and exposes the detail of its creation, showcasing the skill of its whisky makers. The Edition Series are a unique selection of oak cask styles are combined to yield…
Read MoreEnjoy the great outdoors with a host of fun events
There’s a chance to enjoy the great outdoors in the company of experts, starting this weekend. From wild nights out to urban safaris, Aberdeen City Council’s countryside rangers are giving the city’s stay-cationers and tourists the opportunity of a memorable summer holiday with a host of free offbeat events. This Saturday (21 July) the team…
Read MoreTaking the story of a famous whisky to the world
A new short film looking at the heritage of a famous Scotch whisky has been released. Diageo has released the film online, examining the heritage and making of Johnnie Walker, Scotch: From Scotland To The World takes viewers to the places where Johnnie Walker is made and introduces them to the talented people who make…
Read MoreBook review – Woodland Gardening
Kenneth Cox’s latest tome Woodland Gardening is a significant Scottish horticultural publication which brings the art of woodland gardening to life. As well as being a third generation nurseryman, Cox is the managing director of Glendoick garden centre in Perth, which specialises in rhododendrons, azaleas and ericaceous plants. A vastly experienced plant-hunter and hybridiser, Cox is…
Read MoreArtist’s unique ballpoint pen work on display
A Scottish artist’s unique work in ballpoint pen on vintage documents is currently on display. The Laundry Gallery in Aviemore is delighted to announce that Aberdeenshire artist Scott Mackie will be showing with them for the foreseeable future. Scott is a graduate of Grays School of Art in Aberdeen and having worked in a variety…
Read MoreLots to sea and do at the Scottish Maritime Museum
A host of activities have been lined up for this summer at the Scottish Maritime Museum. Based on Irvine Harbourside in North Ayrshire, a variety of extra special events and activities are coming up this month. Clydebank-born, former shipbuilder turned award-winning artist Tom McKendrick will push the more romantic ideals of life onboard Scottish built…
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