Arts & Antiques
Renowned Highland wildlife painter Alan Hayman returns to Resipole Studios
Renowned Highland wildlife and landscape painter Alan Hayman is bringing his latest exhibition Land & Sea to Resipole Studios. From the majestic peaks of Glen Coe to the snow-covered pine forests and the sun-kissed sands of Luskintyre, Alan’s masterful brushstrokes bring the Scottish landscape to life. Though not always immediately obvious, a hidden element of…
Read MoreHidden still life discovered on reverse of portrait painting by Scottish colourist George Leslie Hunter
A hidden still life discovered on the reverse of a portrait painting by Scottish colourist George Leslie Hunter is going under the hammer for the first time. Portrait of John Ressich, by Hunter, has been held in a private collection for generations. The still life on the back of the painting was only discovered when…
Read MoreThe big picture: Natalie Stutely’s passion for painting wildlife
Sponsored Content | Natalie Stutely’s passion for painting dates to her early childhood. Aged six she asked her mother (a talented artist) to draw a horse. Natalie watched as the most beautiful creature she had ever seen was effortlessly sketched, the curving wild line of his arching neck and flowing mane are still ingrained in…
Read MoreRenowned Scottish artist Will Maclean exhibits new work in Ullapool
As part of Ullapool’s inaugural Art Week, renowned Scottish artist Will Maclean is exhibiting new works under the title of Ghost Boats in the Ceilidh Place Bookshop Porch. Jon Miller explores this incredible work which looks into Scotland’s relationship with the sea. The history of the Highlands and the west coast are often a…
Read MoreScottish artist Beth Robertson Fiddes on her latest exhibition: ‘I’ve always been fascinated with water’
Award-winning Scottish artist Beth Robertson Fiddes is opening a new exhibition at the Strathearn Gallery in Crieff. She has built a global following through her exceptional ability to paint the crashing waves and transparent rockpools of the Scottish Highlands, but it’s not been all plain-sailing in her search for inspiration. In the world…
Read MoreLatest Scottish Ornithologists’ Club exhibition takes inspiration from Scotland’s wildlife
The Scottish Ornithologists’ Club (SOC) has announced its latest exhibition with three wildlife artists. Highlands to Islands will feature the work of Chris Rose, John Threlfall and Tim Wootton, who take their inspiration from the landscapes and wildlife of the North East of Scotland and the Orkneys. The exhibition will run from 25 September to…
Read MoreRare first edition Robert Burns’ poetry from 1786 could fetch £60,000 at auction
An exceptionally rare first edition of Robert Burns’ poetry, published in 1786 by a Kilmarnock printer who was the first to take a risk on the poet’s literary talent, is to go on sale. Considered one of the most important works of Scottish literature Poems Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect sold for just three shillings.…
Read MoreHow artists are breathing new life into Scotland’s ash trees under threat by deadly fungal disease
Scotland’s ash trees are under threat. A deadly fungal disease is sweeping across the nation with millions of trees set to be lost. When four diseased trees were felled on a Stirlingshire farm three years ago, it symbolised loss on an epic scale. But it was also the catalyst for a group of artists who…
Read MoreNew Glasgow Life Museums acquisition by John Akomfrah goes on display
Filmmaker John Akomfrah’s Mimesis: African Soldier, which reflects on the experience of soldiers from across the Commonwealth in World War 1, is going on display in Glasgow. The installation highlights the contribution of more than six million African, Caribbean and South Asian people from across former colonies who fought, served, and died in the war. …
Read MoreScotland’s Photography Collection: Celebrating 40 years
It’s a collection that began in the late 19th century but went on to become world-renowned, and is now regarded as one of the best in the UK. Formally established in 1984, the National Galleries of Scotland’s photography collection has amassed more than 55,000 artwork in its 40 year history. To celebrate the incredible collection,…
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