ONSITE EVENTS
Scottish stained glass: a mirror to the world, until 2 April
Discover what stained glass can tell us about Scottish history, from religious disputes in the medieval period to the role of stained glass in modern and contemporary art. The exhibition is included in admission to Fort George. Fort George, near Ardersier, Inverness IV2 7TD; tel: 01667 462834; website: https://scot.sh/glass
Audubon’s Birds of America, until 8 May
A new exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland which examines the artistry and legacy of one of the world’s rarest, most coveted and biggest books.
Audubon’s Birds of America showcases 46 unbound prints from National Museums Scotland’s collection, most of which have never been on display, as well as a rare bound volume of the book, from the Mitchell Library.
The exhibition also explores Audubon’s links with the scientific and artistic community in late-Enlightenment Edinburgh, where the process of publishing the book began. He visited Edinburgh six times, including research visits to what is now the National Museum of Scotland. The exhibition brings the story up to date, looking at the conservation status of some of the species featured in Birds of America. Adult ticket £10/NMS members free.
National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh EH1 1JF; tel 0300 123 6789; website: https://scot.sh/birdsnms The Street at The McManus, until 23 October
The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery & Museum is inviting visitors to take a walk down memory lane and look at the history of shopping and licensed trades in the city.
A large street set has taken over one of the galleries, where visitors can visit a shop from days gone by and stand at the bar. They can also browse the windows of an old toy shop and pawnshop, look into the window of a shoe and furniture shop, as well as peruse fashions from yesteryear in a department store. Free entry.
The McManus, Albert Square, Meadowside, Dundee DD1 1DA; tel: 01382 387200; website: https://scot.sh/thestreet
Please note that onsite events may be subject to change due to the Covid-19 situation.