Posts Tagged ‘Art’
BenRiach teams up with Ellis to create three artworks
BenRiach has teamed up with an award-winning Scottish artist to bring its sensory palette to life. This is being achieved through a series of abstract paintings inspired by the Speyside distillery’s landscape, architecture and kaleidoscope of flavour. Taking inspiration from the distillery’s extensive library of some of the world’s most eclectic casks housed in Warehouse…
Read MoreBeautiful art-inspired gifts that are perfect for Christmas
The joy and beauty of Scotland’s national art collection – expertly translated into stunning items that will make the perfect gift. With items to wear, eat, create with, plan with, design with, decorate with or simply gaze at – there really is something for everyone this festive season. What’s more, all the profits go to…
Read MoreTwilight Talks about design focus on material innovation
Designing a sustainable Scotland is the focus of the latest in a series of Twilight Talks about Design this autumn. Led by John Ennis of Journeys in Design, an expert panel of four speakers will explore the potential of material innovation, community and the circular economy on Thursday 14 November 2019 at Edinburgh’s Dovecot Studios.…
Read MoreThree days until reopening after multi-million revamp
Aberdeen Art Gallery is set to reopen this weekend following a once-in a lifetime £34.6million investment to create a major cultural attraction in the heart of the Granite City. This world-class arts complex, which aims to be a must-visit attraction for both local residents and tourists alike, will throw its new doors open to the…
Read MoreArtists help anCnoc whisky distillery mark 125 years
To mark 125 years of its distillery in style, anCnoc Single Malt Scotch Whisky has collaborated with two of today’s most exciting upcoming artists. Kate Colin and Joachim King use traditional methods to create refreshingly vibrant and modern pieces – much like the whisky itself. Each artist has created a special one-off piece inspired by…
Read MoreA celebration of four breathtaking Scots islands
Beyond the British shores and straight out to sea lie the most exquisite islands, just waiting to be explored. Lundy, Rockall, Dogger and Fair Isle are little worlds which are unique in their rugged, breathtaking geography, their legends and folklore. Here, words and art are brought together to create a beautiful, illustrated celebration of the…
Read MoreA trio of exhibitions heading to City Art Centre
Three new exhibitions come to Edinburgh’s City Art Centre this November. It’s a busy month at Centre, at 2 Market Street, with three brand-new displays opening throughout the month. Mary Cameron: Life in Paint opens on 2 November and runs until 15 March 2020, and is followed by Classical Edinburgh on 9 November, which then…
Read MoreLearn all about the secret life of tartan at special talk
Fashion designer and tailor Vixy Rae is sticking together never-before-heard stories and fascinating anecdotes on Scotland’s most famous fabric, tartan. To celebrating the launch of her new book The Secret Life of Tartan: How a Cloth Shaped a Nation, Vixy is coming to Dovecot Studios in Edinburgh, to explore how tartan transcends boundaries through colour…
Read MoreThe Balvenie releases Batch 6 of its collectable series
The Balvenie single malt Scotch whisky has released the sixth bottling of the coveted and highly collectable Tun 1509 series. The latest addition to The Balvenie Tun 1509 series brings to life David Stewart MBE’s art of whisky stock management with an expression of exemplary quality and character. David, The Balvenie malt master, continued his…
Read MoreFlower power with Narcissus to make festive wreath
With just six weeks to go until the start of December, it’s time to start thinking about your festive preparations to make sure you enjoy a chic Christmas. And what could be more elegant than a beautiful Christmas wreath hung on your front door for all to see and admire? This Christmas, go one better…
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