Posts Tagged ‘sculpture’
Art fair ready for its 13th run in the capital
This year’s prestigious Edinburgh Art Fair is preparing for its 13th run. Running from Friday November 17 – Sunday 19 at Edinburgh Corn Exchange, the annual fFair will be opened by renowned crime writer Ian Rankin at the exclusive preview evening on Thursday, November 16. Having established itself as Scotland’s premier art fair, the event…
Read MoreWaterfront will be brought to life in a festival of light
A historic Scots waterfront will twinkle with lights once again at the endof this month. The Scottish Maritime Museum in Irvine’s award-winning four day winter spectacular illumination, Harbour Festival of Light, returns with even more sparkle and some giant, kaleidoscopic seaweed. Over 15,000 visitors enjoyed the inaugural, award-winning illumination festival held at the Scottish Maritime…
Read MoreImpressive new sculpture is a mark of village’s proud heritage
A sculpture honouring the lives of the miners who worked in the Kingshill Collieries has been unveiled in Allanton, North Lanarkshire. It follows a campaign from residents to celebrate the area’s industrial legacy and to remember the men who lost their lives while working there. Miners travelled from across the central belt to work at…
Read MoreLeopard sculpture takes centre stage at Aberdeen’s Marischal Square
Internationally-renowned sculptor, Andy Scott, has brought his world-class artwork to Aberdeen, in the shape of a major new project at the £107 million Marischal Square development in the city centre. Development partners Muse Developments and Aviva Investors commissioned a centerpiece for the city centre regeneration project and Scott’s leopard sculpture has been inspired by symbols…
Read MoreArt lovers encouraged to support Edinburgh exhibition to benefit hospice
St Columba’s Hospice is urging art lovers in and around Edinburgh to come along to its annual art exhibition. Running from October 20-22 at the Edinburgh Academy in Stockbridge, over 120 of Scotland’s most renowned artists and exciting emerging talents have signed up to take part in this year’s fundraising event. The eagerly awaited Art…
Read MoreBringing history to life in East Dunbartonshire
People are being urged to explore the fascinating history of East Dunbartonshire as Scotland prepares to celebrate its first-ever Heritage Awareness Day on Friday, October 6. The past will be brought to life at a variety of venues, as people have the chance to step back in time to discover the history of the area,…
Read MoreRevolutionary party planned for Falkirk Wheel’s 15th birthday
Scottish Canals is inviting the public to celebrate the 15th birthday of the world’s only rotating boat lift with a special party at The Falkirk Wheel. Featuring an array of unique events, performances, and copious amounts of cake, the party on May 27th will offer fun for all the family. Visitors can go roamin’ with…
Read MoreNew sculpture is mane attraction this National Unicorn Day
A new sculpture celebrating Scotland’s national animal will be unveiled one of the country’s leading art attractions this week. The 7ft unicorn sculpture, designed and created by willow artist Woody Fox, takes pride of place within the 55-acre Crawick Multiverse artland in Dumfries & Galloway as Scotland’s links to the mythical creature are celebrated across…
Read MoreCopper might be on trend, but Bronze is timeless
Hailing from the idealistic village of Riber, Derbyshire, Eddie Hallam is a passionate wildlife enthusiast, and a keen outdoor man. Not to forget, an artist who genuinely cares about all aspects of his work. From Lynx to Puffin, Hallam affirms that he is primarily a devoted conservationist. Being interested in wildlife from a young age,…
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