Arts & Antiques
Discovering Degas: Glasgow Burrell Collection hosts first exhibition since re-opening
Over 40 years, Sir William Burrell collected more than 9,000 pieces of art which he left to the city of Glasgow in 1947. But he had a passion for French impressionism and was particularly fond of the work of revered artist Edgar Degas. Known for his iconic painting of ballerinas, Degas flew in the face…
Read MoreA brush with science: Artist Gregor Harvie to create dramatic paintings to celebrate physicist Lord Kelvin
Scottish artist Gregor Harvie has created two dramatic paintings to celebrate the work of renowned physicist Lord Kelvin. The Quantum Theory Group at the University of Glasgow, where Kelvin was a professor, commissioned the work as part of celebrations for the 200th anniversary of his birth. Kelvin was an eminent mathematical physicist and engineer and…
Read MoreOne of first coins to be minted in Scotland during King David I reign sold at auction
One of the first coins to be minted in Scotland has sold at auction for more than £1,000. The very rare penny was made some time after 1136, during the reign of King David I of Scotland. It shows a profile bust of the King holding a sceptre, and a cross with fleurs de lis…
Read MoreStunning Household Cavalry portraits gifted to King Charles III on display at Floors Castle
Incredible Household Cavalry portraits gifted to King Charles III during his coronation will go on display at Borders’ stately home Floors Castle this summer. The display includes twelve large-scale portraits by British photographic artist Ripley, who had the idea for the project in 2012. Each one of the pieces took between 200 and 300 hours…
Read MoreBlademaker using laughing gas canisters and beach litter to make top quality eco friendly knives
As a former professional chef, Tim Westley knows how important having the right knife is. So it’s not surprising his hand-forged knives – created from highly unusual, recycled materials – are highly prized by some top chefs in the UK. Tim makes his incredible eco blades at his workshop in Dumfries and Galloway using steel…
Read MoreThe 10 most important Scottish artists you should know about
Ahead of Bonhams Scottish Art auction on 15 May in Edinburgh, Specialist and Head of Sale, May Matthews, introduces ten of the most important Scottish artists from the last 250 years. Henry Raeburn Perhaps Scotland’s most well-known painter, Henry Raeburn (1756–1823) had a tremendously successful career as a portrait painter in the late 18th…
Read MoreAmanda Hayler: ‘Art became a form of escapism from the real world after my cancer diagnosis’
Art has always been a part of Amanda Hayler’s life. She remembers loving to draw from a very young age, from cats and castles to trees and princesses. After high school she even considered training to become a medical illustrator. But it wasn’t until she was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in 2012, aged 47,…
Read MoreStrathearn Gallery: Jolomo unveils new collection of paintings on his love of the sea
Sponsored Content | One of Scotland’s greatest contemporary artists, John Lowrie Morrison OBE, affectionately known as ‘Jolomo’ is set to unveil a stunning collection of new paintings at the Strathearn Gallery in Crieff. The exhibition, Morrison & The Sea – The Rocks – The Cliffs focuses on John’s lifelong obsession and love of the sea. Although…
Read MoreGreat Western Auctions: Francis Cadell painting, rare teabowls and Doctor Who Dalek under the hammer
Great Western Auctions Fine Art and Antiques auction will be held on 22 and 23 March, with some unusual items going under the hammer. Francis Cadell A painting by Scottish Colourist Francis Cadell from 1929 could fetch £200,000. The picture comes to the market from a private collection on the Isle of Jersey. It…
Read MoreArts & Antiques: Under the spotlight
Our nation is brimming with talented artists and fascinating auction houses. So, we’ve put some top auctioneers and gallery owners under the spotlight and asked them for their ‘most unusual’ and ‘most expensive’ sale items. Here are some of our favourites… David Reid Owner of Ballater Gallery The first part of David’s business life was…
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