Posts Tagged ‘scottish’
Exploring the Ancient Atlantic Remnants of Morvern and Sunart
AD Feature Not content with the confines of a warm and dry studio space, Inverness-shire based artists Jonathan Shearer and Michelle Knight are compelled to create art out in the wild and rugged northerly Scottish landscape. Their most recent works can be viewed in the pair’s first joint exhibition: Atlantic Remnants, an exciting show that…
Read MoreHeart of a lioness: Artist inspired by David Yarrow celebrates first solo exhibition
A wildlife painter who gave up a potential art career after having her confidence knocked at school is celebrating her first solo exhibition at a major Edinburgh gallery. On leaving school in St Andrews, demoralised Kirsten Mirrey took a job at a horse stud farm and only picked up her brushes to paint portraits of…
Read MoreThousands of Pink-footed geese arrive in Montrose
Thousands of Pink-footed geese have arrived in Montrose as they migrate south for the winter. So far, more than 25,000 have been counted, with more expected to arrive in the coming weeks. Every year, the birds stop off at Montrose Basin after flying in from Greenland and Iceland. This year the birds arrived earlier than…
Read MoreScottish Borders first winter light trial to be held this year
The Scottish Borders will host its first winter light trial this year at Monteviot House & Gardens. Monteviot Lights will embrace the natural backdrop of the gardens, accentuating the beauty of nature itself. The event takes place between 30 November and 10 December. Starting at Harestanes Visitor Centre, guests will walk a 1.5km route through…
Read MoreArtist Sam Ainsley announces first Glasgow exhibition in 30 years
Glasgow based artist Sam Ainsley has announced her first major exhibition in the city in more than 30 years. Wednesday is Cobalt blue, Friday is Cadmium red will be on display at the Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA) from 25 November. It is the first such show for the artist since her 1987 solo exhibition…
Read MoreHoly Rude: Historic church begins new era as visitor attraction
Nestled in the shadow of Stirling Castle, it was once a beloved place of worship for the Stuart Kings and Queens. But now the Church of the Holy Rude is embarking on a new era with hopes of becoming a top tourist attraction. The ancient church is steeped in more than 900 years of history,…
Read MoreIsle of Harris whisky sells out after more than 25,000 people queue for the dram
The first whisky to be made on the Isle of Harris sold out in less than five hours – after more than 25,000 people queued online to get their hands on the dram. Islander Murdo MacLeod was the first to purchase the Scotch at the distillery, having camped outside since 2am on 23 September to…
Read MoreThe big picture: Pheasant feather art with Clare Brownlow
You don’t have to be an art lover to recognise the work of Clare Brownlow. Since 2010 she has been making a name for herself with her incredible creations – all made with pheasant feathers. Her instrument of choice helps her capture the character, movement and colour of her wildlife subjects, unlike many people will…
Read MoreMartin Compston’s Scottish fling up for top TV award
Martin Compston and Phil MacHugh have been shortlisted for a TV award for their BBC travel series. Scottish Fling has been nominated for ‘Best Factual Show’ at the TV Choice Awards next year, which will take place in February at The Hilton on Park Lane in London. The programme, which aired last year, saw Greenock-born…
Read MoreWinner of the Anne Brown Essay Prize for Scotland announced
The 2023 Anne Brown Essay Prize for Scotland has been awarded to author Rodge Glass. The £1,500 prize, established in 2021 by the family of the late BBC Scotland journalist and Wigtown Festival Company chair Anne Brown, celebrates the best literary essay by a Scottish writer. Best-known for his biography of Alasdair Gray, Glass’s essay…
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