visual arts

VISUAL ARTS

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In the frame: How advice from her dying dad led Alison McWhirter to become one of UK’s leading artists

Alison McWhirter’s paintings have achieved global recognition, attracting a devoted following of private collectors. But a decade ago, things were very different for the Dumfriesshire-born...
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Monarch of the Glen moved to new home

One of the most celebrated paintings in the world – the iconic The Monarch of the Glen by Sir Edwin Landseer – is on the move to...

Latest exhibition at Scottish Ornithologists’ Club

The Scottish Ornithologists’ Club (SOC) has announced a new exhibition. Flight Paths, linocuts and sculptures inspired by wildlife, will be held at Waterston House in...
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Scottish artwork brought back to life after incredible restoration

It has taken hundreds of hours of painstaking work, but now an important Scottish painting's restoration transformation can be revealed. For generations artist William Barr’s...
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National Galleries of Scotland reveals opening date for new art space

The National Galleries of Scotland has revealed the opening date for new art spaces as part of a major £38m refurbishment. Scotland’s national gallery will...
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King and Queen to visit Great Tapestry of Scotland

The King and Queen are to visit Galashiels to see the Great Tapestry of Scotland, one of the largest community arts projects in the world. The visit...