Oct 3 – 6 Review

Frieze London 2019 neither surprises nor dissapoints, but definitely is not afraid of Brexit.

Until Sep 1

Erlend Brown and Dave Jackson have suspended seven painted canvas waves from the church ceiling in response to George Mackay Brown’s poetic cycle, ‘Tryst on Egilsay’. 

Until Jul 6

New visitors to the renowned Moy Mackay Gallery in Peebles, along with gallery regulars are currently enjoying the third exhibition taking place there this year.

Jun 29 – Aug 10

20/20 Vision: Mixed Summer Exhibition looks back at the history of the gallery and forwards to the future by bringing together long-standing gallery artists and new faces from across the UK.

Jun 27 – Sep 1

With the focus on moments of extraordinary light which create real drama in the Scottish landscape, Gathering Light at the Aberfeldy Gallery showcases north of Scotland artists Clare Blois, Fiona Matheson, Katherine Sutherland and Dot Walker.

Until Jul 14

Daniel Lie creates indoor and outdoor installations which transform over their lifetime to create what the artist describes as a “geography of emotion”. 

Until Jul 4

In Hiding Places at the Lillie Art Gallery in Milngavie, photographer Mhairi Muir explores escapism, the tendency to seek distraction and relief from unpleasant realities.

Until June 30

Greengallery is showing ‘modern rustic’ pieces for the home and garden made in collaboration with Twine Kippen.

Jun 22- Sep 7

With featured artist Gordon Wilson, Fifteen Years at the Whitehouse Gallery in Kirkcudbright celebrates a decade and a half in business for one of Dumfries & Galloway’s top galleries.

Jun 22-Aug 24

Helen Glassford: Immerse at Tatha Gallery in Newport on Tay features over 40 oil paintings by the artist and gallery owner in her first solo show for over a year.

The Sawyer Gallery has a clear remit; works exhibited must be inspired by Inverewe itself and/or the culture, people and landscape of the north-west Highlands.

July 5 2019 – Jan 12 2020

The Linda McCartney Retrospective, which is curated by Paul, Mary and Stella McCartney, features iconic names and moments in music from the 1960s along with more intimate and emotional later work by this acclaimed and prolific photographer.

Until Aug 31

The Potter’s Craft – An Ayrshire Story at the Baird Institute in Cumnock features examples of Ayrshire’s ceramic industry and examines the potter’s art from other cultures around the world.

Jun 21 – Jul 12

Soosan Danesh’s brilliantly abstract ‘Rhythms, Edinburgh Closes’ are interpretations of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile closes.

Jun 21 – Nov 3

Russia: Royalty & the Romanovs at The Queen’s Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse, tells the story of the familial, political, diplomatic and artistic associations between Britain and Russia.

Jun 15 – 23

Part of the EDEN programme of art, music, film, drama and community arts, the Cupar Arts Trail showcases local artists’ work in the town’s shops and businesses.

Jun 15 – July 21

Tighnabruaich Gallery presents a selection of watercolours and drawings spanning Tom Shanks’ career from the 1940s to the present day.

Until Jun 22

Charles Monteith Walker returns to Eduardo Alessandro Studios in Broughty Ferry, which has shown one of the most distinctive colourists of his generation for over thirty years

Jun 15-Jul 9

Celebrating as ever the beauty and colour of the Scottish west coast, Jolomo: A Tapestry of Colour at Tolquhon Gallery in rural Aberdeenshire brings together over fifty paintings of the artist’s favourite places in Scotland.

Jun 13-16

Supporting people and their families living with a learning disability or autism, the Ayrshire charity Hansel presents its Little Paintings Exhibition & Sale at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in Alloway.

June 8 – June 22

The new exhibition at the Torrance Gallery features works three fabulous Scottish artists, whose works sits harmoniously with each other and ranges from dramatic seascapes through to delicate still life.