Dream City: Michael McGovern at Edinburgh Central Library
5 October 2026
The Art & Design section of Edinburgh Central Library is showcasing the paintings of Edinburgh artist Michael McGovern in a new exhibition.
Exhibition News
Look at This: 2027 at National Galleries of Scotland, Edinburgh
2 October 2026
National Galleries of Scotland’s 2027 exhibition programme has been unveiled, offering new ways for people of all ages to discover Scotland’s art next year.
Fresh for Autumn: Out of the Blue, Edinburgh
1 October 2026
Established in 1994, Out of the Blue in Leith, Edinburgh has a packed arts programme for the autumn with something for everyone.
Every Mark They Make, at The Glasgow Gallery
30 September 2026
Life in Colour at The Glasgow Gallery brings together four acclaimed Scottish artists – Emma S Davis, Victoria Wylie, Rosanne Barr and Jane Hunter – who offer their own distinctive responses to the world around us.
Thirty Artists and the Ground Beneath Our Feet at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
24 September 2026
The Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh is showing an exhibition marking 300 years since the birth in the city of James Hutton, who became known as the father of modern geology.
Answering the International Call at &Gallery Edinburgh
23 September 2026
&Gallery in Edinburgh’s current exhibition showcases the work of 42 artists selected through an international open call, many of whom are exhibiting in Scotland for the first time.
Autumn x 3 at Summerhall Arts Edinburgh
17 September 2026
Summerhall Arts in Edinburgh’s year-round visual arts schedule continues, showcasing the work of Garvald Edinburgh, and coming up, Elizabeth Ogilvie + Robert Page, and XEDER and Alex Rigg.
The Full New English at Gallery Franklin St Andrews
17 September 2026
With its origins in 1862, Gallery Franklin is a continuation of one of Scotland’s oldest privately-owned galleries, now including members of the long-established New English Art Club.
Love, Death, Politics and Sausages: Jamie Fitzpatrick and Etchingroom1 at Edinburgh Printmakers
10 September 2026
Edinburgh Printmakers is hosting two exhibitions, with artist Jamie Fitzpatrick displaying large-scale sculptures and prints, plus Berlin-based Ukrainian printmaking duo etchingroom1.
Now Was the Time: Miriam Morris at Hox Gallery Edinburgh
9 September 2026
Edinburgh-based Irish photographer and writer Miriam Morris will exhibit a new collection of work at the Hox Gallery at the city’s Hoxton Hotel.
26 Opportunities for 26 Artists in RSA’s new Exhibition
9 September 2026
The RSA’s new Edinburgh exhibition features the work of 26 artists celebrating the Academy’s artist opportunity programme, each artist representing each year of the twenty-first century.
Keep Right On: Art Off The Square, Kilbarchan
19 August 2026
A long-standing annual fundraising exhibition returns to the village of Kilbarchan in Renfrewshire, sadly without its founder.
Jillian Edelstein: Finding the Truth in the Faces, at Stills Edinburgh
12 August 2026
Stills Centre for Photography in Edinburgh is presenting the first major survey exhibition of internationally-renowned photographer Jillian Edelstein – one of the most compelling photographic voices of the past four decades.
Naeem Mohaiemen’s Reflection on Dark Times at the Hunterian Art Gallery Glasgow
29 July 2026
The Hunterian Art Gallery at Glasgow University is showing a new three-channel film by artist Naeem Mohaiemen.
Leith and Local: Ritchie Collins Gallery Edinburgh
27 July 2026
Established in Leith in 2010, Ritchie Collins Gallery specialises in original Scottish artwork and fine art prints by artists in residence, selected guest artists and Ritchie himself.
Eye-sight at City Art Centre Edinburgh
15 July 2026
City Art Centre Edinburgh’s programme of new exhibitions for 2026 continues with two major exhibitions offering fascinating perspectives on the capital as a cultural centre.
This Is How We Do It, at Patriothall Studios Edinburgh
3 July 2026
Set to take place in August, a selling-exhibition will showcase 32 professional artists based at Patriothall Studios in Edinburgh.
Finding Hidden Treasure at Biggar Museum
16 June 2026
Biggar & Upper Clydesdale Museum is showing a collection of artworks and treasures held in storage that the public don’t normally get to see.
Exploring the Photo at Glasgow Gallery of Photography
9 June 2026
The Glasgow Gallery of Photography shows a wide range of photography with different styles, topics and perspectives, with the aim of making the medium accessible and interesting for all.
Facing It at Fidra Fine Art Gullane
5 June 2026
Fidra Fine Art in Gullane in East Lothian is hosting a showcase of figurative works that look beyond the likeness of the subjects, suggesting stories behind the faces.
Dame Barbara’s Rae of Light at Browns Gallery Inverness
4 June 2026
Browns Gallery is set to launch an exhibition at its Inverness space featuring the work of Dame Barbara Rae – one of Scotland’s best-known contemporary artists.
Mary Ann Rogers’ Land of Colour
3 June 2026
North of England-based watercolour artist Mary Ann Rogers paints from an in-depth knowledge of the landscape and its inhabitants.
Art from the Heart: ScotlandArt, Glasgow
3 June 2026
In the heart of Glasgow city centre, the long-established ScotlandArt gallery is bringing the best of Scottish art to the world.
Julia Linstead’s Transparently Natural Forms
2 June 2026
Coldstream-based glass artist Julia Linstead creates unique hand-blown lead crystal bowls decorated with original designs drawn from nature.
