The Arts & ENTERTAINMENT TRAIL
Arts and entertainment from around the country
1 DOUBTFIRE GALLERY
Andrew Crummy is well known as the designer of large-scale tapestries including The Great Tapestry of Scotland. Tapestry
Man is a series of paintings, drawings and limited edition prints that explore themes relating to the tapestries. According to Alexander McCall Smith: ‘This Tapestry is, quite simply, a masterpiece and it is Andrew’s vision that lights it from the very first panel panel to the last.’ The exhibition will run from 5-26 August. Tel: 0131 225 6540, www.doubtfiregallery.com
2 THE CASTLE GALLERY
Overlooking Rothesay’s historic, medieval castle on the Isle of Bute, The Castle Gallery offers a great selection of contemporary art work of the highest quality from artists and craft workers from the UK, Europe and the USA. Established twenty years ago by Caroline Gardner, the gallery also has a wide range of quality gifts for every occasion. Tel: 01700 500159, www.thecastlegallery.com
3 NAIRN BOOK AND ARTS FESTIVAL
Hardeep Singh Kohli, Simon Mawer, Bernard Ponsonby, James Miller, The Blueswater and traditional Scots singer Siobhan Miller – a packed programme of author talks, poetry, art, drama, comedy and more awaits you at Nairn Book and Arts Festival. Set in the beautiful Highland town of Nairn with one of the best beaches in the country, the event will run from 12-17 September. www.nairnfestival.co.uk
4 TATHA GALLERY
Allusion, Clutha to Tatha is an exhibition of work by thirteen of the elected RGIs (elected members of the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts), whose vision could be considered part of the narrative tradition. Usually the ‘narrative’ is implied, and the works invite a more personal response, with clues sometimes being found in the title of the work. The exhibition runs from 26 August to 23 September. Tel: 01382 690800, www.tathagallery.com
5 THE MORAY ART CENTRE
Situated in Findhorn, Moray, The Moray Art Centre is a nonprofit organisation that offers a range of art exhibitions, poetry and music classes and workshops, creative events, art and craft sales and rooms for hire. The centre, which aims to be ‘the arts centre for everyone’, provides a relaxing, artistic space that fosters enjoyment, creativity and education for all ages. Tel: 01309 692426, www.morayartcentre.org
6 RESIPOLE STUDIOS
Tucked away on the edge of Loch Sunart on the Ardnamurchan peninsula is Resipole Studios, a unique award-winning art gallery that showcases work from a range of contemporary Scottish artists. The gallery is open to the public from 11am until 6pm and is closed Mondays. Tel: 01967 431506, www.resipolestudios.co.uk
7 SCOTTISH FLAIR GALLERY
Established in 2004, Scottish Flair are a privately run gallery specialising in original Scottish Edwardian and Victorian fine art. Situated on Bank Street in Inverness (located within The Riverside Gallery), Scottish Flair offer a huge variety in all media types and price ranges. They feature Scottish talent and cater to all tastes, including personal, business or investment buyers. Tel: 01463 248500, www.scottishflair.com
8 MOY MACKAY GALLERY
Nestled in Peebles, you will find this gem of a gallery run by award- winning artist and author Moy Mackay. The current exhibition Seasons includes work by featured artists Lesley Mclaren, John Berry, Moy Mackay, Ron Lawson, Catherine Rayner and Allison Young. Tel: 01721 722116, www. moymackaygallery.com
9 THE STRATHEARN GALLERY
The Strathearn Gallery’s annual summer mixed show, Summer
Colours, celebrates the works of over 50 top artists. Alongside some of Scotland’s best known painters, the gallery will be exhibiting a broad selection of glass, ceramics, sculpture and jewellery. The show runs from 1 July to 17 September, with the gallery in Crieff open seven days. Tel: 01764 656100, www.strathearn-gallery.com
10 THE MCEWAN GALLERY
The McEwan Gallery’s 43rd Annual Summer Exhibition is an eclectic collection of paintings from the 17th century onwards. Artists include Sir George Reid, Sir Thomas Lawrence, contemporary Dutch artist Lion Feijen, Scottish landscapes by Carolyn Rockwood and wildlife by Andrew Hutchinson. Tel: 013397 55429, www.mcewangallery.com