Posts by Stephanie Abbot
DanceSing celebrates a successful summer
If you can’t abide the gym or flinch at the mere thought of an intensive boot camp, then read on… danceSing, the choir that gets you fit, is celebrating the end of a successful summer term after quadrupling membership and raising over £1,600 for Maggie’s Cancer Centres. The fitness company, founded by former Scottish…
Read MoreSculpture Garden designed by Gallery artist and horticulturalist Alex Knubley
The Scottish Gallery has long been an artistic hub nestled in the heart of the Edinburgh New Town, well known for exhibiting contemporary and 20th century art and objects. Juliette Bigley, Line and Form small, 2019, patinated copper, corten steel, 55 x 45 x 17 cm Less widely known is the Sculpture Garden tucked away…
Read MoreSpotlight on Jewellery at The Scottish Gallery
The Scottish Gallery has an international reputation for contemporary applied arts, promoting artists working in jewellery, precious metal, ceramic, glass and wood from Scotland, the United Kingdom and worldwide. Years of working in collaboration with artists has resulted in countless exhibitions over decades with artists and makers now considered to be among the…
Read MoreThe Scottish Gallery Edinburgh Art Festival Exhibitions 2019
2019 marks the fifteenth year of the Edinburgh Art Festival which represents the visual arts in a month where Edinburgh is the cultural capital of the world, and The Scottish Gallery is a proud partner. This festival month we have curated four unique exhibitions, showcasing Scottish and international excellence in painting,…
Read MoreSelling with The Scottish Gallery
The Scottish Gallery offers a comprehensive and discreet service to those seeking advice on valuation or wishing to sell works of art. Sometimes it will be their advice to seek an appraisal with an auctioneer but these days the costs of conducting business at auction, particularly for a potential vendor, are such that the Gallery…
Read MoreFine Art exhibitions at The Scottish Gallery
The Scottish Gallery is arguably best known for exhibiting Fine Art, both contemporary and twentieth century. Due to the ethos of championing contemporary art since its founding in 1842, for the past 177 years The Scottish Gallery has exhibited new artists that have gone on to become icons of Scottish Modern Art. It…
Read MoreFour wheel stunts to wow crowds at Galloway Country Fair
This summer will see an impressive array of acts taking to the main ring at Galloway Country Fair, and quad bike stunt man Paul Hannam has been announced as the headline act. Paul Hannam, who hails from North Devon, has 25 years’ experience riding quad bikes and 10 years’ experience racing at British Championship…
Read MoreExperience a fairytale come true at Glamis Castle
Few places in Britain have the romantic and royal connections of Glamis Castle. With the historic nature of the Castle and the beauty of the surrounding landscape, it truly is a perfect Castle wedding venue. Ever since 1376 when Sir John Lyon brought his royal bride, Princess Johanna, to Glamis, countless couples have been enchanted…
Read MoreMara Seaweed earns its place on Tesco’s mentoring programme
Edinburgh based food producer, Mara Seaweed is delighted to announce its inclusion in Tesco’s 2019 Incubator programme. It is just one of six UK food and drink brands, and the only one from Scotland, to be chosen to partner with the supermarket giant, which looks to help young, innovative suppliers grow and reach their potential. Established in 2017, Tesco’s Incubator programme is designed to give a…
Read MoreGet ready to rock and roll at intu Braehead
They’re letting the good times roll at intu Braehead this summer. The ice has been melted and the curling rink transformed into a fabulous roller skating venue complete with a giant glitter ball and the coolest old-school disco sounds being played. And yesterday one of Scotland’s top freestyle roller skaters, Jim Whyte paid the new…
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