Posts Tagged ‘exhibitions’
Donations needed to save a Scottish relic from 1716
The Scottish public is being urged to play its part to raise at least £3000 to save and restore an 18th century relic. On Saturday, 18 August, Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries will reveal the unique and ancient carrying banner that marked the foundation of Dunfermline’s Ancient Society of Gardeners in 1716. The large banner…
Read MoreFantastic plastic Seven Wonders of the World
Visitors to Glasgow Cathedral will be able to explore the Seven Wonders of the World in miniature. From this weekend, free Lego exhibition Brick Wonders goes on display at the historic site from Saturday 14 July – Sunday 23 September. The Brick Wonders exhibition, created by acclaimed Lego artist Warren Elsmore and his team of…
Read MoreLondon and France showings for Scottish painter
A Scottish artist has a busy summer ahead with exhibitions in the UK and France. From June 13 until the end of June, Charles Jamieson from Ayrshire has 15 paintings in an exhibition at Thompson’s Gallery, Marylebone, London. Then from June 23 to July 15 he has six paintings in an exhibition of Scottish artists…
Read MoreGet creative with the little ones during the holidays
Parents looking for something to do with their children during the Easter holidays can have fun and enjoy an educational experience too. A host of activities have been lined up by the National Galleries of Scotland, with brand new family activities to celebrate. Come rain or shine, keep little ones engaged and entertained with even more fun…
Read MoreGolden anniversary for popular Hamilton museum
An exhibition marking 50 years of a popular museum has been held. The Low Parks Museum, Hamilton’s oldest building, is rated a five star visitor attraction by VisitScotland the Hamilton museum is packed with a fascinating range of permanent and temporary exhibitions tracing local history including Hamilton Palace; early settlements; working life including agriculture, weaving,…
Read MoreDesigns on success with Dundee’s £80.11 new museum
The architect of Dundee’s £80.11million V&A Museum of Design saw his vision revealed for the first time last week. Kengo Kuma visited Dundee shortly after the temporary cofferdam – which allowed the museum to be built into the river – was removed. This involved digging out 12,500 tonnes of stone and cutting out a structure…
Read MoreNew exhibition designers tasked with developing Perth’s cultural future
The latest phase in the revamping of Perth will soon get underway. Following a competitive process, Metaphor has been appointed as the interpretation and exhibition designers for Perth City Hall and Perth Museum and Art Gallery. They will work with the architects appointed for the projects, Mecanoo and Hoskins Architects to develop stunning new interiors…
Read MoreA new era is set to begin in classic Kirkintilloch building
A celebration of Kirkintilloch near Glasgow is to be held in the area’s newly-restored Town Hall. Major works have been completed at Kirkintilloch Town Hall, with an industrial heritage display and flexible exhibition and activity space now being created on the first floor of the town hall – celebrating the heritage of Kirkintilloch and its…
Read MoreA-listed building reopens in East Dunbartonshire after major £2.73m revamp
A refurbished and extended historic building was shortlisted for a major award just weeks after its official reopening. Kilmardinny House has been rejuvenated by a £2.73m programme of works – delivered by East Dunbartonshire Council in conjunction with the Leisure and Culture (EDLC) Trust and development partner hub West Scotland (hWS) with Clark Contracts. The…
Read MoreCumnock exhibition puts industry and science in the spotlight
An exhibition celebrating Scotland’s rich industrial past is currently being held. The event, marking the history of Cumnock and the Doon Valley, is running at the Baird Institute, Cumnock, until Saturday, December 16. Industry & Science: A Local Heritage, a collaboration between Kilmarnock Engineering and Science Society and Netherthird Primary School, Cumnock, shines a spotlight…
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