The Restless Wave: My Two Lives With John Bellany

Helen Bellany, twice married to the late John Bellany, is beautifully candid about her life with the renowned Scottish artist in The Restless Wave: My Two Lives With John Bellany. Having fallen in love at Edinburgh College of Art, the couple had three children together, but endured a tumultuous marriage which saw divorce, despair and…

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Textile artist’s new work goes on show this weekend

A completely new body of work by renowned Scottish textile artist Jane Hunter will go on show this Saturday, 28 July. The exhibition is inspired by the geology, landscape and seascape of Argyll’s Secret Coast, where the Tighnabruaich Gallery is located. Jane is inspired by landscape, geology, maps and data. She predominantly works with cloth and…

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15 fantastic facts about the Forth’s three bridges

The three bridges over the River Forth have inspired a Scots artist to create some new fun items – and collect 15 fascinating facts. It’s just under a year since the Queensferry Crossing, the third of the Forth bridges, was officially opened by the Queen. Artist Gillian Kyle was interested in viewing the three bridges…

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A Painter’s Scotland: Favourite Places, Favourite Paintings

A full-time painter for almost two decades, Charles Simpson’s native pull is expressed in his artwork and candid writing, which comes to the fore in A Painter’s Scotland: Favourite Places, Favourite Paintings. Based in the Borders, he never lost his childhood enthusiasm for art and muses over the North West of Scotland, depicting the tranquil landscape…

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New photographic exhibition is picture perfect

Scottish photography is in the frame at a new exhibition in Edinburgh. In Focus: Scottish Photography opened earlier this month, showcasing over 50 artworks from the City Art Centre’s photographic collections, many of which will be displayed for the first time. Scotland, and Edinburgh especially, has played a central role in the history of fine…

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Botanic gardens are a hive of activity this summer

Folk music, ghost stories and horticulture are just some of the attractions to a Scottish botanic garden. Exotic conservation plants from the southern hemisphere complement activities of a very local nature, including a touch of the supernatural, at Logan Botanic Garden, near Stranraer. A new ‘island’ bed dedicated mainly to plants of South Africa and…

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The Macallan’s new edition series comes to the four

The fourth release in The Macallan’s Edition Series has been released. This is an annual limited edition series that explores the Macallan’s approach to whisky making and exposes the detail of its creation, showcasing the skill of its whisky makers. The Edition Series are a unique selection of oak cask styles are combined to yield…

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Enjoy the great outdoors with a host of fun events

There’s a chance to enjoy the great outdoors in the company of experts, starting this weekend. From wild nights out to urban safaris, Aberdeen City Council’s countryside rangers are giving the city’s stay-cationers and tourists the opportunity of a memorable summer holiday with a host of free offbeat events. This Saturday (21 July) the team…

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Taking the story of a famous whisky to the world

A new short film looking at the heritage of a famous Scotch whisky has been released. Diageo has released the film online, examining the heritage and making of Johnnie Walker, Scotch: From Scotland To The World takes viewers to the places where Johnnie Walker is made and introduces them to the talented people who make…

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