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introduction
When HI Arts published the first edition of this Guide in 1999, Professor Duncan MacMillan wrote in the Introduction that it was ‘not just a useful tool’ but also ‘a celebration’. And there was indeed much to celebrate in that first comprehensive overview of the many individuals and organisations who promote and present the Visual Arts throughout the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. At least, that seems to have been the view both of those featured in the Guide, and of the many visitors who have made use of the 35,000 copies which were distributed over the last two years. Feedback, through the evaluation form enclosed with the Guide, showed that users rated it very highly for its usefulness and clear layout. Moreover, they often used the Guide to visit as many as ten different galleries on a single trip. In the intervening years, HI Arts has continued to assist the Visual Arts by setting up a major project which is providing high quality marketing advice and support to Highlands and Islands galleries. Like this Guide, that project is being funded both by the Scottish Arts Council and Highlands and Islands Enterprise. In that time, too, there have been further major gallery developments, most notably the doubling in size of Taigh Chearsabhagh in North Uist, and the establishment of the first dedicated arts venue in mainland Argyll, at An Tairbeart. By the time a third edition is required, we may also be able to salute a major redevelopment of the Pier Arts Centre in Orkney. As it is, this second edition includes 34 more entries than the first. Some of those were missed first time round, but many have opened up just in the last two years. 105b
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HI Arts has been asked why this Guide concentrates on the Visual Arts, and does not include crafts. The primary reason is that, to do so, this would have to be a very different publication. Not only would it have to be more than twice as large (making it impossible to give away free of charge), but, to really benefit the crafts sector, it would also have to act more as a catalogue of work available, rather than a guide to places to visit. But, of course, the Highlands and Islands play host to many crafts businesses of the highest quality, and HI Arts will be working with the Scottish Arts Council, and other agencies, to ensure that suitable efforts continue to be made to promote the crafts. Details of some current sources of information are given at the back of this Guide. Robert Livingston, Director Highlands & Islands Arts Ltd (HI Arts)
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Argyll and the Islands Lochaber Skye and Lochalsh Western Isles Moray Badenoch and Strathspey Inverness and Nairn Ross and Cromarty Caithness and Sutherland Orkney Shetland
about the guide
The Highlands and Islands Visual Arts Guide has been compiled by Marcus Wilson, Visual Arts Marketing Coordinator with HI Arts, with funding from Highlands & Islands Enterprise, HI Arts and the Scottish Arts Council. For ease of use, entries have been grouped into Local Enterprise Company areas, as detailed below and displayed on the adjoining map. The entries are in two sequences leading from south to north, assuming a starting point on either the West or East coasts. Every effort has been made to ensure that the Guide is as comprehensive and accurate as possible. Nonetheless, some details will change over time, and it may often be useful to phone or e-mail in advance to check the opening times and other arrangements of an individual gallery. Up to date information, as well as information on exhibitions, can also be acquired from the HI Arts website at www.hi-arts.org.uk. All entries in the Guide have a free admission policy except where stated.
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The Highlands and Islands of Scotland have a long and distinct cultural history, which is often reflected in the work made by artists based in the area. The prevalence of Gaelic names throughout the Guide also reflects a growing interest in and awareness of the language and its related traditions. Similarly, in the North many artists and galleries display aspects of Norse linguistic and cultural traditions.
Gallery Studio Organisation Workshop Walk Cafè Restaurant Disabled Access Parking Toilets Disabled Toilets
contents Argyll and the Islands ............... page 6 Lochaber ................................ page 12 Skye and Lochalsh ................... page 14 Western Isles .......................... page 20 Moray Badenoch and Strathspey page 24 Inverness and Nairn ................ page 30 Ross and Cromarty .................. page 34 Caithness and Sutherland ........ page 40 Orkney ................................... page 46 Shetland ................................ page 52
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Arinagour Calgary
Tiree
A82 Ballachulish
Tobermory 16 17 18 A848
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Salen
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Isle of Mull 12 13
Fionnphort
Oban
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Kilninver A819
Seil
Iona
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Luing
Cairndow 1
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Colonsay 11 Garvard
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Ardlussa
Newton 4 A815 A886
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Port Askaig A846
Craighouse Kilberry
Kennacraig Bute Claonaig Lochranza
Bowmore
Isle of Arran
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Islay Port Ellen 8
Innellan
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Tarbert
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Tighnabruaich
Brodick Lamlash 7
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1. Bachie Bhan
2. The Stable Gallery
Cairndow, Argyll, PA26 8BE Tel: 01499 600 260 Fax: 01499 600 241 Opening months/days/times: By appointment please.
Church Square, Inveraray, Argyll, PA32 8TY Tel: 01499 302 800 Fax: 01499 302 706 Opening months: April-Dec. Opening days/times: Mon.-Sun. 10.30-17.30
3. TInCAN Arts (The International Contemporary Arts Network)
The Old Manse, Kilberry, Argyll, PA29 6YD Tel/Fax: 01880 770 376 Email: tincan@artscen.com A practising artist led co-operative that has been operating in Scotland for seven years, we bring contemporary artists working mainly in the visual, new media and collaborative arts to Argyll to develop their own work and explore the issues surrounding our environment. We aim to set up international arts exchanges and provide studio space to artists all year round. We also organise a number of annual events, including the environment and arts-focused ‘Argyll Midge Festival’.
4. Fyne Studios www.fyne-studios.com
Newton, Argyll, PA27 8DB Tel/Fax: 01369 860 379 Email: info@fyne-studios.com Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Mon.-Sun. 9.00-17.00 (or by appointment) Visit the working studios and gallery of two Scottish artists with international standing, Don McNeil and Jean Bell.
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5. Gallimaufry Art & Craft Gallery
Blairmore, Dunoon, Argyll, PA23 8TJ Tel: 01369 840 253 Email: gallimaufry@talk21.com Opening months: April-Dec. Opening days/times: Mon.,Tues.,Thurs.,Fri.,Sat. 10.00-17.00 / Wed. 10.00-15.00 / Sun. 12.00-17.00
6. Tighnabruaich Gallery
Seaside House, Tighnabruaich, Argyll, PA21 2DR Tel: 01700 811 681 Opening months: All year Opening days: Mon.-Sun. (April-Dec.) / Tues.-Sat. (Jan.-March)
7. Studio 4
Shore Road, Lamlash, Isle of Arran, KA27 8LA Tel/Fax: 01770 600 919 Email: beyoung@beeb.net Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Mon.-Sat. 10.00-17.00 (Summer) / Tues.-Sat. 10.00-17.00 (Winter) Studio 4 is a working jewellery studio that also exhibits very fine contemporary paintings and sculpture. At present a sculpture garden is being planned for ground adjacent to the studio and the downstairs studio space is being adapted to extend the area available for exhibiting paintings.
8. Carraig Fhada Farm www.artland.co.uk
Port Ellen, Isle of Islay, Argyll, PA42 7AX Tel: 01496 302 114 Email: harry.underwood@btinternet.com Opening months: May-Oct. Opening days/times: Mon.-Sun. 10.00-17.00 (closed Tues.) Artist studio on coastal farm producing original art of the island and prints. Some other artists’ work.
9. The Archway Gallery
7 Union Street, Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8JS Tel: 01546 606 894 Fax: 01546 603 569 Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Mon.-Sat. 9.30-17.30 Exhibiting local artists - landscapes, weaving, ceramics and jewellery. Art and craft supplies and picture framing services are also available.
10. Edna Whyte Gallery House
Cullipool, Isle of Luing, by Oban, Argyll, PA34 4TX Tel: 01852 314 209 Opening months: July-Sept. Opening days/times: By appointment, please call.
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11. Colonsay & Oronsay Heritage Trust
The Old Waiting Room, Isle of Colonsay, Argyll, PA61 7YN Tel: 01951 200 309 / 01470 562 266 Opening months: Easter & June-Sept. Opening days/times: Vary - please see local notices Regular, changing exhibitions of heritage and the environment by local and visiting artists working in a wide range of media.
12. Iona Gallery & Pottery www.ionagallery.com
Isle of Iona, Argyll, PA76 6SW Tel: 01681 700 439 Fax: 01681 700 580 Email: enquiries@ionagallery.com Opening months: April-Oct. Opening days/times: Mon.-Sat. 9.15-17.00 The Gallery specialises in early 20th century and contemporary paintings of Iona and the west coast. It also has etchings, limited edition prints, and Colourist artcards. The Gallery and Pottery workshop are in a converted c1800 crofthouse just beyond Iona Abbey. The thrown and handbuilt pottery is inspired by the sea and landscape.
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13. Mhiann Arts
The Village Street, Isle of Iona, Argyll, PA76 6SJ Tel/Fax: 01681 700 652 Email: mhiannarts@btinternet.com Opening months: April-Oct. Opening days/times: Mon.-Sat. 10.00-17.00
14. The Carthouse Gallery
Calgary Farmhouse Hotel, By Dervaig, Isle of Mull, PA75 6QW Tel/Fax: 01688 400 256 Email: calgary.farmhouse@virgin.net Opening months: April-Sept. (Oct. weekends) Opening days/times: Mon.-Sun. 11.00-16.00
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Woodland arts, crafts and workshops, alongside “Art in Nature” walk (see 15). Teas and lunches are available in the Carthouse Gallery.
15. Calgary Art in Nature Sculpture Walk
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Calgary, By Dervaig, Isle of Mull Tel: 01688 400 256 Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Dawn-dusk Opening in May 2001 for its first year, Calgary Art in Nature is an informal network of paths and new planting through the mature beech wood at Calgary. The paths lead from the Calgary Farmhouse House (see 14) down to the beach past stunning views over the bay, an Orchid meadow, and woodland and wetland plants. Over the next years, more sculpture will be introduced to the walk.
16. An Tobar Argyll Terrace, Tobermory, Isle of Mull, Argyll, PA75 6PB Tel: 01688 302 211 www.antobar.co.uk Fax: 01688 302 218 Email: AnTobar@tobermory2211.freeserve.co.uk Opening months: March-Dec. Opening days/times: Mon.-Sat. 10.00-17.00 / Sun. 13.00-16.00 (Summer) / Tues.-Sat. 10.00-16.00 (Winter) Arts Centre, Gallery and Café based in a Victorian school building overlooking Tobermory Bay, showing the best of local and touring exhibitions which change monthly. Full programme of Concerts, Events and Workshops throughout the year. See website for current programme.
17. Angus Stewart Paintings & Prints www.mullart.com
18. Lee’s Studio
19. The New Pier Store
5 Breadalbane Street, Tobermory, Isle of Mull, Argyll, PA75 6PE Tel: 01688 302 781 Email: gus@mullart.com Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Tues. & Thurs. 10.00-22.00
Unit 3 Baliscate, Tobermory, Isle of Mull, Argyll, PA75 6PH Tel: 01688 302 602 Email: achendrick@email.com Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Mon.-Fri. 10.00-17.00
Arinagour, Isle of Coll, Argyll, PA78 6TA Tel/Fax: 01879 230 382 Email: tamarahedderwick@hotmail.com Opening months: April-Oct. Opening days/times: Mon.,Wed.,Fri.,Sat. 9.00-12.00
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A82 Invergarry
A87 Mallaig
A82 Glenfinnan
A830
A86
Spean Bridge
Lochailort 24
A82
Fort William Acharacle 26
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A861
Glencoe 20 21
22 Ballachulish
A884
A828
A82
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20. Caroline Cooke Glencoe Studio Gallery www.glencoestudiogallery.com
21. Eirene Hunter Walled Garden House
Arivonie, Tigh Phuirt, Glencoe, Argyll, PH49 4HN Tel: 01855 811 861 Fax: 01855 811 679 Email: art@glencoestudiogallery.com Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Thurs.-Mon. 11.00-17.00
Glencoe, PH49 4HT Tel/Fax: 01855 811 320 Email: eirenehunter@tinyworld.co.uk Opening months: All year Opening days/times: By appointment, please Studio exhibiting the work of animal artists, Eirene Hunter. There are also a few landscapes to view. Work is in oil, pastel and watercolour.
22. Gallery in the Wood
Glenachulish, Ballachulish, PA39 4JZ Tel: 01855 811 379 Opening months: June-Sept. Opening days/times: Please call for opening times
23. Lime Tree Studio Gallery www.limetreestudio.co.uk
The Old Manse, Achintore Road, Fort William, PH33 6RQ Tel/Fax: 01397 701 806 Email: info@limetreestudio.co.uk Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Mon.-Sun. 10.30-17.00 The Lime Tree is the working studio and gallery of artist David Wilson, who produces impressionist, narrative landscape paintings using mixed media impasto watercolours. On display are original paintings, limited edition prints, greetings cards and stained glass. Residential art skills training courses are also available at the Lime Tree.
24. Professional Arts Association
25. Morven Gallery and Frame-work
26. The Paintbox
Alisary, Lochailort, Fort William, PH38 4LZ Tel/Fax: 01687 470 243
Lochaline, Morven, by Oban, PA34 5XT Tel: 01967 421 242 Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Mon.-Fri. 9.30-17.30, Sat. 9.30-16.00, Sun. 11.30-14.30 (Summer) / Mon.-Fri. 9.3016.00 (Winter)
Moss, Acharacle, PH36 4JY Tel: 01967 431 342 Opening months: April-Oct. (other months by appointment) Opening days/times: Mon.-Sun. 10.00-17.00
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Kilmaluag A855
Staffin
Uig A855
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Camuslusta
A87
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Edinbane Dunvegan
A850
A863
Borve 38 39
Portree 36 37
35 Portnalong
Stromeferry 28
A87 Plockton
A863
A890
Kyle of Lochalsh
Sligachan
Isle of Skye
Broadford
31 32 33 34
Glenelg A851
Lochalsh
Dornie 27 A87
A87 Breakish 30
Shiel Bridge A87
Cluanie
Elgol
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27. Highland Origins www.highlandorigins.com
Ardvasar
Ardelve, Dornie, by Kyle, IV40 8DY Tel: 01599 555 444 Email: tina@highlandorigins.com Opening months: April-Dec. Opening days/times: Mon.-Sat. 10.00-18.00 Contemporary art gallery specialising in art and crafts exclusively from Skye and Lochalsh.
28. Gramarye Studio www.gramaryestudio.co.uk
29. Aird Old Church Gallery www.skye-watercolours.co.uk
An Cuilionn, Achmore, Stromeferry, Ross-shire, IV53 8UU Tel/Fax: 01599 577 264 Email: gramarye@quista.net Opening months: April-Oct. Opening days/times: Mon.-Sat. 9.30-17.00
Aird Old Church, Aird of Sleat, Isle of Skye, IV45 8RN Tel/Fax: 01471 844 291 Email: mcdermott.marketing@virgin.net Opening months: April-Oct. Opening days/times: Mon.-Sat. 10.00-17.00 Small, friendly gallery featuring dramatic watercolours of Skye by artist Peter McDermott.
30. Mandy Silver Wood Sculptor
Bay Head, Lower Breakish, Isle of Skye, IV42 8QA Tel: 01471 822 521 Email: mandysilveruk@yahoo.com Opening months: All year Opening days/times: By appointment, please.
31. Broadford Gallery
Old Pier Road, Broadford, Isle of Skye, IV49 9AB Tel: 01471 822 011 Email: broadfordbooks@lineone.net Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Mon.-Sat. 9.30-17.30
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The Broadford Gallery is a workshop/gallery showing local artists and focusing mainly on the landscape of Skye. We supply a wide range of artists materials by Winsor & Newton, and materials for watercolours and products for pastelists are a speciality. A range of books and picture framing services is also available.
32. Skye in Focus Gallery www.skyeinfocus.co.uk
33. Sandbank Studio www.duncancurrie.co.uk
The Skye Picture House, Ard Dorch, Broadford, Isle of Skye, IV49 9AJ Tel: 01471 822 264 Fax: 01471 820 025 Email: steve@skyeinfocus.co.uk Opening months: March-Oct. (or by appointment) Opening days/times: Mon.-Sun. 10.00-17.00
Old Pier Road, Broadford, Isle of Skye, IV49 9AE Tel: 01471 822 064 / 011 Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Mon.-Sat. 10.30-18.00 (Summer) / Mon.-Sat. 12.00-17.30 (Winter) Paintings in mixed media and watercolour by Duncan Currie, concentrating on the landscape of Skye and the north west Highlands. His work also features the brightly coloured fishing boats found round the Scottish coast.
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34. The Rupert Copping Gallery www.borealisskye.co.uk
Old Pier Road, Broadford, Isle of Skye, IV49 9AE Tel: 01471 822 669 Email: jc@borealisskye.co.uk Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Mon.-Sat. 9.30-17.30 This gallery is mostly dedicated to the unique work of Rupert Copping. He creates magic realism paintings of local people and scenery, and also landscapes. Work is in oils, acrylics and watercolour, and prices range from ÂŁ60 to ÂŁ1000.
35. The Little Gallery www.mtn.co.uk/skye-artist
7 Portnalong, Isle of Skye, IV47 8SL Tel/Fax: 01478 640 254 Email: jeanthomas@lineone.net Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Mon.-Sun. 10.00-18.00 The Little Gallery was established in 1983 and is situated on Skye's west coast at Portnalong. The gallery has on display a wide range of etchings, prints and watercolours by local artist Jean Thomas. Paintings by invited artists are exhibited and also a good selection of cards and notelets are available.
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36. An Tuireann www.antuireann.org.uk
Struan Road, Portree, Isle of Skye, IV51 9EG Tel: 01478 613 306 Fax: 01478 613 156 Email: exhibitions@antuireann.org.uk Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Mon.-Sat. 10.00-17.00 (Summer) / Tues.-Sat. 10.00-17.00 (Winter) We run an exciting exhibition programme, bringing the best of contemporary visual art to Skye and promoting local talent. Our craft gallery stocks a wide range of unique gifts, art and poetry books, and cards. Our licensed cafĂŠ serves excellent lunches and the best coffee and home baking on Skye.
37. Skye Original Prints www.skyeprints.demon.co.uk
1 Wentworth Street, Portree, Isle of Skye, IV51 9EJ Tel: 01478 612 544 Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Mon.-Sun. 9.00-13.00 & 14.00-17.00
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38. Dun Studio
30 Borve, by Portree, Isle of Skye, IV51 9PE Tel: 01470 532 402 Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Mon.-Sun. 10.00-18.00
39. Studio Fanks
Fanks, by Portree, Isle of Skye, IV51 9PX Tel: 01470 582 330 Opening months: May-Oct. Opening days/times: Mon.-Sat. 13.00-18.00 Small working studio/gallery featuring contemporary black and white photography, basket forms and artists’ books. The work concentrates on abstract landscapes and is complemented by a selection of specialist artists’ books and prints.
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40. Edinbane Pottery & Gallery www.edinbane-pottery.co.uk
Edinbane, Isle of Skye, IV51 9PW Tel: 01470 582 234 Email: stuart@edinbane-pottery.co.uk Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Mon.-Sun. 9.00-18.00 (April-Sept.) / Mon.-Fri. 9.00-18.00 (Nov.-March)
41. Three Camuslusta
Waternish, Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, IV55 8GE Tel: 01470 592 201 / 264 Opening months: April-Oct. Opening days/times: Mon.-Fri. 14.00-18.00 (any other times by appointment, please) Print workshop/gallery on the shores of Loch Bay, exhibiting contemporary work by local artists, including prints, paintings, photographs, paperworks, basket forms and artists’ books. 41
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42. Trotternish Artist Studio & Gallery
Kilmaluag, by Duntulm, Isle of Skye, IV51 9UQ Tel: 01470 552 302 Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Mon.-Sun. 9.00-21.00 (April-Sept.) / Mon.-Sun. 9.00-17.00 (Oct.-March) An artist’s working studio and gallery specialising in landscape “originals” of Skye and the Highlands and Islands, including cultural heritage, croft houses, boats, etc., in graphite, colour pencil and black/sepia inks. The gallery also features mounted photographic prints and cards “through the seasons”. Visitors can see work in progress.
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49 Brue
Carloway
Shawbost 48 A857 A858
Back
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Lewis A859
Tarbert 46 Scarista
Harris
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North Uist Lochmaddy
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Benbecula 44 Lionacleit
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Lochboisdale
Barra Castlebay
43. Studio Gallery
Aisgernis, South Uist, Western Isles, HS8 5SY Tel: 01878 700 237 Opening months: April-Sept. Opening days/times: Tue.-Sat. 9.00-17.00
Studio gallery exhibiting the work of William Neill and other local artists. Mainly watercolours and limited edition prints.
44. Museum nan Eilean www.cne-siar.gov.uk
Sgoil Lionacleit, Benbecula, Western Isles, HS7 5PJ Tel: 01870 602 864 Fax: 01870 602 053 Email: danamacleod@cne-siar.gov.uk Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Mon.-Sat. 10.00-16.00 Museum nan Eilean is managed by the local authority museums service and offers changing displays of artistic, historic and environmental interest throughout the year.
45. Taigh Chearsabhagh Art Centre & Museum
www.taigh-chearsabhagh.org
Lochmaddy, North Uist, HS6 5AA Tel: 01876 500 293 Fax: 01876 500 240 Email: taigh-chearsabhagh@zetnet.co.uk Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Mon.-Sat. 10.00-17.00 Taigh Chearsabhagh is a community based museum and arts centre on the island of North Uist. Situated 100 metres from the ferry terminal in Lochmaddy, this fascinating and recently extended centre will give a flavour of island life past and present, young and old.
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46. Scarista Studio www.milespaintings.co.uk
Scarista, West Harris, HS3 3HX Tel: 01859 550 224 Email: milesart99@hotmail.com Opening months: March-Oct. Opening days/times: Mon.-Sun. 10.00-18.00
47. An Lanntair www.lanntair.com
Town Hall, South Beach, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, HS1 2BX Tel/Fax: 01851 703 307 Email: lanntair@sol.co.uk Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Mon.-Sat. 10.00-17.30 Opened in 1985, An Lanntair promotes a yearround programme of local, national and international arts, and has toured selfgenerated shows to great critical acclaim. A registered charity, it also promotes an active and diverse events programme.
48. North Shawbost Arts www.simonrivett.co.uk
Studio Gallery, North Shawbost, Isle of Lewis, HS2 9BQ Tel: 01851 710 672 / 460 Fax: 0870 055 3780 Email: simon@simonrivett.co.uk Opening months: April-Oct. Opening days/times: Mon.-Fri. 10.00-17.30 & Sat. 10.00-17.00 (or by appointment) Working artist’s studio with gallery, featuring landscape paintings by Simon Rivett. Commissions on request.
49. James Smith Photography
Oiseval Gallery, Brue, Isle of Lewis, HS2 0QW Tel/Fax: 01851 840 240 Email: jamessmith@oiseval.co.uk Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Mon.-Sat. 10.30-17.30 (evenings by arrangement)
50. Harbour View Gallery
Port of Ness, Isle of Lewis, HS2 0XA Tel/Fax: 01851 810 735 Email: AJB@harbourview.freeserve.co.uk Opening months: March-Oct. Opening days/times: Mon.-Sat. 10.00-17.00
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Lossiemouth 60 61 58 59 Forres
Elgin
Buckie 64
A96
A940
Fochabers 62 63 A96
A941
A95 A939
Keith
A95 A941
56 Grantown on Spey 54 55 Carrbridge
A95 A9
Aviemore
A939
Aldachuie 57 A944
51 Newtonmore
A86
Kingussie 52 53 A9
A889 Dalwhinnie
51. Newtonmore Crafts Centre & Gallery www.paintedscotland.com
Main Street, Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, PH20 1DA Tel: 01540 673 026 Fax: 01540 673 863 Email: djf@saltire.net Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Mon.-Sun. 9.00-17.30 & 20.00-22.00 (Summer) / Mon.-Sat. 9.00-17.00 (Winter)
52. Iona Gallery www.highland.gov.uk/cl/ publicservices/artsdetails/ ionagallery.htm
Duke Street, Kingussie, Inverness-shire, PH21 1JG Tel: 01540 664 535 Fax: 01540 661 004 Email: judi.menabney@highland.gov.uk Opening months: March-Oct. Opening days/times: Mon.-Fri. 10.00-12.00 & 15.00-17.00 / Sat. 10.00-12.00 Iona Gallery is a friendly gallery, presenting a broad and stimulating range of exhibitions. We provide the only opportunity in Badenoch and Strathspey to see national and international contemporary exhibitions. We also promote the best of Highland artists’ work, particularly those working locally. Iona Gallery is part of the Highland Council Exhibition Service’s touring circuit (see 69), and is operated by the Highland Council.
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54. Carrbridge Artists Studio www.carrbridgestudios.com
38 High Street, Kingussie, Inverness-shire, PH21 1HX Tel/Fax: 01540 662 280 Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Mon.-Sat. 9.30-17.30
Main Street, Carrbridge, Inverness-shire, PH23 3AS Tel/Fax: 01479 841 328 Email: carrbridgestudio@aol.com Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Wed.-Mon. 10.00-18.00 (Summer) / Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat. 11.00-16.30 (Winter) Open working Artist’s Studio with gallery and picture framing service. Exhibiting original paintings and prints of wildlife and atmospheric Highland landscapes by Jeff Buttress. Also featuring original sculpture and decorative stoneware by Alice Buttress. The Studio also runs 1-6 day practical watercolour workshops throughout the year. Commissions undertaken.
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55. Carrbridge Pottery & Sculpture Studio www.carrbridgestudios.com
56. Craggan Mill Gallery www.cragganmill.com
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Station Road, Carrbridge, Inverness-shire, PH23 3AN Tel/Fax: 01479 841 247 Email: carrbridgestudio@aol.com Opening months: April-Oct. (and Winter by appointment) Opening days/times: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 10.00-18.00 (or by appointment)
Craggan Mill, Grantown on Spey, Badenoch & Strathspey, PH26 3NT Tel/Fax: 01479 872 288 Opening months: April-Dec. Opening days/times: Mon.-Sun. 11.00-18.00
57. The Lost Gallery www.lostgallery.co.uk
Aldachuie, Strathdon, AB36 8UJ Tel/Fax: 01975 651 287 Email: jean@lostgallery.co.uk Opening months: All year - please call in advance to check accessibility during bad weather Opening days/times: Mon.-Sun. 11.00-17.00 The Lost Gallery has rapidly become one of the most important privately run galleries in Scotland for leading Highlands and Scottish contemporary painters and photographers, as well as international outdoor sculpture and exclusively for Scottish Inuit sculpture. Its unique location in the foothills of the Cairngorms is an added attraction.
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58. Logie Steading Forres, Moray, IV36 2QN Tel: 01309 611 378 / 278 Fax: 01309 611 300 Email: panny@logie.co.uk Opening months: April-Dec. Opening days/times: Tues.-Sun. 10.30-17.00 Set in the dramatic Findhorn valley, the workshops and retail outlets at the converted farm steading offer a wide range of arts and crafts made in Scotland, many on the premises. Antique country furniture, secondhand books, textiles, unusual plants, gardens open, home baking and home made soup in the tea room.
59. The Moray Art Studio www.findhornbay.net/arts/ artscentre
Findhorn Foundation Centre, The Park, Findhorn, Forres, IV36 3TZ Tel: 01309 690 712 Fax: 01309 691 301 Email: Randyklinger@aol.com Opening months: Year-round day and evening courses in many disciplines - please contact for further information Admission: Charged by course We invite and include both beginners and advanced art students, as well as people with special needs and underprivileged children, into this inspiring centre in which to learn and work. We put beauty back as central to the study of drawing, painting and sculpture in an encouraging environment in which all can evolve and flourish at their own pace away from the pressures of art market trends, fashion and critical intimidation.
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60. The Lantern Gallery of Fine Art
18 South Guildry Street, Elgin, Morayshire, IV30 1QN Tel/Fax: 01343 546 864 Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Tues.-Sat. 11.00-17.00 (or by appointment)
61. Elgin Arts at Fochabers Framers
South Street Gallery, 7 South Street, Elgin, Morayshire, IV30 1JZ Tel/Fax: 01343 540 762 Email: g.lowndes@btinternet.com Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Mon.-Sat. 10.00-17.00
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62. Just Art Limited www.justart.co.uk
64 High Street, Fochabers, Morayshire, IV32 7DH Tel/Fax: 01343 820 500 Email: adeane@tesco.net Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sat. 10.00-13.00 & 14.00-17.00, Wed. 10.0013.00, Sun. 14.00-17.00 Venue with annual programme of exhibitions showing contemporary work by artists living and working in Scotland.
63. Spey Bay Gallery www.fochabersframer.com
64. The Peter Anson Gallery
The Old Red School, Bogmoor by Spey Bay, nr. Fochabers, Moray, IV32 7PA Tel/Fax: 01343 821 432 Email: g.lowndes@btinternet.com Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Mon.-Sat. 9.00-17.00
Townhouse, West Clunie Place, Buckie, Morayshire Tel: 01309 673 701 Fax: 01309 675 863 Email: alasdair.joyce@techleis.moray.gov.uk Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Mon.-Fri. 10.00-20.00 / Sat. 10.00-12.00 The Peter Anson Gallery features watercolour paintings drawn from a collection of over 700 works by this renowned maritime artist and historian. The Peter Anson Gallery is based within the Buckie Library.
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Nairn A96 A96 Beauly 70 Kilmorack
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A82 Tomatin A9
Drumnadrochit A82 Invermorriston
A87
A831 A87
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65. art.tm www.arttm.org.uk
20 Bank Street, Inverness, IV1 1QU Tel: 01463 712 240 Fax: 01463 239 991 Email: info@arttm.org.uk Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Tues.-Sat. 11.00-18.00 Award winning art gallery exhibiting contemporary painting, prints, new media and applied arts. art.tm is the country's most northerly Crafts Council listed outlet, stocking a selection of high quality local, national and international jewellery, ceramics and textiles. We also have open access studio and print facilities for local and visiting artists and run regular art and crafts classes throughout the year. art.tm is funded by the Scottish Arts Council and Highland Council.
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66. Inverness Museum and Art Gallery www.highland.gov.uk/cl/ publicservices/artsdetails/ invernessgallery.htm
Castle Wynd, Inverness, IV2 3EB Tel: 01463 237 114 Fax: 01463 225 293 Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Mon.-Sat. 9.00-17.00 (disabled parking only) Public art gallery and museum in the centre of Inverness showing a varied programme of touring exhibitions and permanent displays. Inverness Museum and Art Gallery is funded by the Highland Council and is part of the Council’s touring exhibition circuit (see 69).
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67. The Riverside Gallery
11 Bank Street, Inverness, IV1 1QY Tel: 01463 224 781 Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Mon.-Sat. 9.00-17.00 The gallery, on two floors, has one of the largest collections of art work on display in the Highlands, and shows original oils, watercolours, prints, etchings, etc. of Scottish landscapes, sporting and natural history images by Highland artists.
68. Eden Court
Bishops Road, Inverness, IV3 5SA Tel: 01463 239 841 Fax: 01463 713 810 Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Mon.-Sat. 10.00-end of evening theatre performance The art galleries are situated on two floors in Eden Court Theatre’s main foyer. Exhibitions change monthly and show contemporary mixed media and sculpture from local and Scottish artists.
69. Highland Council Exhibition Service
Cultural and Leisure Services, Inverness Castle, Castle Hill, Inverness, IV2 3EG Tel: 01463 710 978 Fax: 01463 710 848 Email: cathy.shankland@highland.gov.uk The Highland Council Exhibition Service source and originate exhibitions for the Council’s network of galleries, including the Iona Gallery, Kingussie (see 52), the Inverness Museum and Art Gallery (see 65), the St Fergus Gallery, Wick (see 92), and the Swanson Gallery, Thurso (see 95). The Exhibition Service also manage the Highland Artists Register and promotes the work of Highland artists through exhibitions and art fairs.
70. Kilmorack Gallery www.kilmorackgallery.co.uk
The Old Kilmorack Church, by Beauly, Inverness-shire, IV4 7AI Tel: 01463 783 230 Email: art@kilmorackgallery.co.uk Opening months: March-Dec. (or by appointment) Opening days/times: 11.00-17.30 (closed Wed.) Located in a beautiful 18th century church, Kilmorack Gallery is one of the most interesting commercial galleries in the Highlands. It specialises in original work by leading Highland and Scottish artists - often with large and significant pieces in its dramatic interior. For more information, please visit our web site.
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71. Boath House Gallery
Auldearn, Nairn, Nairnshire, IV12 5TE Tel: 01667 454 896 Fax: 01667 455 469 Email: wendy@boath-house.demon.co.uk Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Wed.-Sun. 15.00-18.00
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A835 Ullapool 83 84 85 86 Ardcharnich 82 Poolewe 81
Tain 77 A832
A835
A9
Gairloch
Alness Invergordon 75 76
A832 Kinlochewe
Garve
Cromarty 74
Strathpeffer Achnasheen
Contin A835 Conon Bridge Muir of Ord
A890 78 Kishorn Strathcarron 79
A832
Dingwall
A832 Avoch 73 Tore Munlochy 72 A9 A9
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73. Magnus Arts Bus
Munlochy, Ross-shire, IV8 8NZ Tel: 01463 811 249 Fax: 01463 811 407 Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Tues.-Thurs. 10.0012.00 (or by appointment)
Moorland Arts, Killen Farm, Avoch, Black Isle, IV9 8RQ Tel: 01381 621 163 Mobile gallery service - please call Iain Campbell for further details.
74. The Cromarty Gallery
2 Bank Street, Cromarty, Ross-shire, IV11 8UY Tel/Fax: 01381 600 816 Opening months: Feb.-Dec. Opening days/times: Tues.-Sat. 10.30-17.00 & Sun. 13.00-17.00 (or by appointment) The Cromarty Gallery exhibits work by contemporary Highland and local artists . The studio of Zooulla Spirou is on the premises and displays a selection of her work. Also showing local crafts, photography and prints. Picture framing is offered on the premises. Tea and coffee is served all day.
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75. Another Space
c/o Invergordon Arts Centre, High Street, Invergordon, Ross-shire, IV18 0EL Tel: 01349 854 937 Email: T.Avery@btinternet.com Established in 1997, Another Space is a visual arts organisation with charitable status based in Easter Ross at Invergordon Arts Centre. Recent projects undertaken have utilised archival research and primary source materials gathered from the community to produce unique exhibition experiences which are a fusion of contemporary art and history. In this way, Another Space has significantly increased and developed audiences and community participation in the visual arts.
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76. Invergordon Arts Centre
High Street, Invergordon, Ross-shire, IV18 0EL Tel: 01349 854 414 Fax: 01349 854 625 Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Determined by programme Admission: Depends on programme Small theatre venue concentrating on performance but also housing space for temporary exhibitions including local arts groups. The centre offers a programme of children’s and adult’s arts and crafts workshops throughout the year, details of which are available on request. Invergordon Arts Centre is operated by the Highland Council.
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77. Browns Gallery
Castle Brae, Tain, Ross-shire, IV19 1DX Tel: 01862 893 884 Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Mon.-Sat. 9.30-17.00 & Sun. 13.00-17.00 Since opening on 1993, Brown’s has changed the landscapr of arts in the Highlands. Brown’s Gallery has an unrivalled repuation for the quality of the artists and the range of work it shows. Working between changing one-man shows and an evolving stable of highly renowned artists, has allowed it to bring together art from throughout Scotlands, and at the same time, highlight the very best from the Highlands.
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78. Northwest Highlands Painting Holidays
79. Strathcarron Workshop
80. Carron Pottery, Crafts & Art Gallery
Couldoran, Kishorn, Ross-shire, IV54 8UY Tel: 01520 733 227 Fax: 01520 733 429 Email: art@kld.co.uk Opening months: April-Nov. (not Aug.) Opening days/times: Week-long courses Admission: Depends on course - call for details
2 Railway Cottages, Strathcarron, Ross-shire, IV54 8YR Tel: 01520 722 314 Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Mon.-Fri. 10.00-dark / Sat.-Sun. All day
Cam-Alt, Strathcarron, Ross-shire, IV54 8YX Tel/Fax: 01520 722 321 Email: sailpot@publiconline.co.uk Opening months: March-Dec. Opening days/times: Mon.-Sun. 9.30-18.00 The organisation provides three separate adjoining rooms in an old school. The gallery shows original work by local and national professional artists. The craft shop sells an extremely wide range of Scottish crafts. The pottery workshop produces “Carron Pottery� which is on sale in the shop. Shared car park with neighbouring quality restaurant.
81. The Cottage Gallery
Poolewe, Ross-shire, IV22 2JU Tel: 01445 781 335 Fax: 01445 781 208 Email: gallery@cadadh.co.uk Opening months: April-Oct. Opening days/times: Mon.-Sat. 10.30-17.00 Exhibition of original paintings by established artists who live and work in the north of Scotland.
82. Balnoster Studio
Ardcharnich, by Ullapool, Ross-shire, IV23 2RQ Tel: 01854 655 221 Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Mon.-Sun. 10.00-17.00 (or by appointment)
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83. The Ceilidh Place
14 West Argyle Street, Ullapool, Ross-shire, IV26 2TY Tel: 01854 612 103 Fax: 01854 612 886 Email: arts@ceilidh.demon.co.uk Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Mon.-Sun. 8.00-23.00 Hotel, coffeeshop, bookshop, restaurant and bar exhibiting two-dimensional work on every available wall space and surface exhibitions change every month.
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84. Bridge House Art
85. Rhue Art www.rhueart.co.uk
Old Moss Road, Ullapool, Ross-shire, IV26 2TG Tel: 01854 612 281 Opening months/days/times: Depends on course - please call us Admission: Varies according to course
Rhue, Ullapool, Ross-shire, IV26 2TJ Tel/Fax: 01854 612 460 Email: art@rhueart.co.uk Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Mon.-Sat. 10.00-18.00 (advisable to ring in Winter) Open studio of James Hawkins, one of the best contemporary landscape painters in Scotland.
86. Barbara Douglas Peffers at Glutton Studio
Glutton Studio, Ardmair, Ullapool, Ross-shire, IV26 2TW Tel/Fax: 01854 612 501 Email: peffersscotland@aol.com / ul85@aol.com Opening months: Most of year (please phone in advance) Ceramics, sculpture, drawings and paintings created and exhibited in a tradition stonebuilt steading, in its original state, set in countryside four miles north of Ullapool.
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Caithness and Sutherland
John O’Groats 94 Lyth
Scrabster 102 Balnakeil
Durness 101 A836
A838
A838
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A9 A897
A882
Latheron A838
Lybster 90
A9
A836
A837 Lochinver A837
Wick 91 92
A99
A894
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Achmelvich
Thurso
Tongue
100 Scourie
99 Drumbeg
Strathy 96
A836
Helmsdale 89 A9 Brora
Elphin 97
A837
A9
Golspie 88
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Bonar Bridge
87. Jail Gallery www.jail-dornoch.com
88. No. 19 Cataibh
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Dornoch 86
Castle Street, Dornoch, Sutherland, IV25 3SD Tel/Fax: 01862 810 555 Email: shopping@jail-dornoch.com Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Mon.-Fri. 9.00-18.00, Sat. 9.00-17.00 &19.30-21.30, Sun. 10.00-16.00 (AprilSept.) / Mon.-Sat. 9.00-17.00 (Oct.-March)
Dornoch Print Studio, 19 Achavandra Muir, by Dornoch, Sutherland, IV25 3JB Tel/Fax: 01862 811 099 Email: sue@cataibh.fsnet.co.uk Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Mon.-Sat. 10.00-17.00 (Summer 10.00-18.30)
89. The Gallery
90. Timespan Art Gallery www.timespan.org.uk
Main Street, Golspie, Sutherland, KW10 6TG Tel: 01408 633 159 Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Mon.-Sat. 10.00-17.00 (or by appointment)
Dunrobin Street, Helmsdale, Sutherland, KW8 6JX Tel: 01431 821 327 Fax: 01431 821 058 Email: admin@timespan.org.uk Opening months: April-Oct. Opening days/times: Mon.-Sat. 9.30-17.00 Sun. 14.00-17.00 Timespan Art Gallery is the only purpose built space in Sutherland and Caithness and gives a platform to contemporary artists and craftspeople from the Highlands and beyond. Along with the Timespan Heritage Centre with its cafÊ and shop, it is one of the north’s most significant tourist attractions. Timespan is a community enterprise with charitable status and is largely self-funded.
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91. Lybster Gallery
Quatre Bras, Lybster, Caithness, KW3 6BN Tel: 01593 721 229 Fax: 01593 721 325 Opening months: June-August Opening days/times: Please call for details.
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92. St. Fergus Gallery www.highland.gov.uk/cl/ publicservices/artsdetails/ fergusgallery.htm
Wick Library, Sinclair Terrace, Wick, Caithness Tel: 01955 603 489 Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Mon./Tues./Thurs. 13.30-18.00, Wed. 10.00-12.30, Fri. 13.3020.00, Sat. 10.30-13.00 Situated above the Wick Library, the St. Fergus is a beautifully proportioned gallery built in 1898. The gallery exhibits a wide variety of national and international touring exhibitions sourced by the Highland Council Exhibition Service (see 69), as well as the work of artists living and working in the area. St. Fergus Gallery is operated by the Highland Council.
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93. Kirk Gallery
Kirk, by Wick, Caithness, KW1 4TR Tel: 01955 641 203 Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Mon.-Sun. 10.00-18.00
94. Lyth Arts Centre
Lyth, by Wick, Caithness, KW1 4UD Tel: 01955 641 270 Opening months: July-August (exhibition programme) April-Sept. (performance programme) Opening days/times: Depends on programme Admission: ÂŁ1.50 (ÂŁ1.00 & 50p concessions) Arts Centre with gallery space exhibiting British and international artists in all media.
95. Swanson Gallery www.highland.gov.uk/cl/ publicservices/artsdetails/ swansongallery.htm
Thurso Library, Davidson Lane, Thurso, Caithness, KW14 7BJ Tel: 01847 896 357 Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Mon.-Wed. 13.00-17.00, Fri. 13.00-20.00, Sat. 10.00-13.00 Public gallery attached to Thurso Library showing a varied programme of national and international touring exhibitions from the Highland Council Exhibition Service (see 69), as well as the work of artists living and working in the area. Swanson Gallery is operated by the Highland Council.
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96. John O’Groats Pottery & Gallery
97. The Etching Studio Strathy
3 Craft Centre, John O’Groats, Caithness, KW1 4YR Tel/Fax: 01955 611 284 Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Mon.-Sat. 9.30-18.00 & Sun. 13.00-17.00 (April-Sept.) / Tues.-Sat. 9.30-17.00 (Oct.-March)
Strathy Old School, Strathy, By Thurso, Caithness, KW14 7RY Tel: 01641 541 208 Email: michael@internet-promotions.co.uk Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Mon.-Sat 9.00-17.00 (or by appointment) The studio is a fully equipped etching studio/workshop practising traditional etching methods.
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98. Swallow Studio
99. The Little Studios
Elphin, by Lairg, Sutherland, IV27 4HH Tel: 01854 666 247 Opening months: All year Opening days/times: By appointment, please
108 Achmelvich, Lochinver, by Lairg, Sutherland, IV27 4JB Opening months: April-Sept. Opening days/times: Mon.-Sat. 10.30-17.30 Pleasantly situated by grass and rocky hillside, 200 metres from road, The Little Studios exhibit watercolours, prints and some oil paintings.
100. The New Leaf
The Old Steading, Drumbeg, By Lochinver, Sutherland, IV27 4NW Tel: 01571 833 267 Opening months: April-Sept. (and December Fair week) Opening days/times: Mon.-Sat. 10.00-18.00
101. Dorothy Dick Sculpture Gallery
47 The Village, Scourie, Sutherland, IV27 4TE Tel: 01971 502 013 Email: dorothy_dick@msn.com Opening months: June-August Opening days/times: By appointment, please
102. Printmaker’s Gallery
15 Balnakeil Craft Village, Durness, Sutherland, IV27 4PT Tel: 01971 511 277 Opening months: April-Oct. Opening days/times: Mon.-Sat. 10.00-18.00 Ishbel MacDonald draws her inspiration from her spectacular surroundings. Screenprinting offers the opportunity to use strong colour. Drawings of the gleanings of the shoreline are developed with collage and mixed media into more abstract images. Alan Herman makes carved wood seabirds, shells and abstract pieces.
103. Lotte Glob Ceramic -Sculpture Gallery
Far North Ceramic, Balnakeil, Durness, by Lairg, Sutherland, IV27 4PT Tel: 01971 511 354 (day) 01971 511 727 (eve) Fax: 01971 511 354 Email: lotteglob@beeb.net Opening months: April-Oct. (or by appointment) Opening days/times: Mon.-Sat. 10.00-17.00 (or by appointment)
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Orkney
Pierowall 120
Westray Sanday
Rousay Birsay A967
107
A966 106 Swannay Evie
Stronsay
119
118 Rendall
A986
A966
Shapinsay
A967
A967 104 105
A965
A965
Stromness
Mainland
Kirkwall
A964 114 115
A960
116 117
A961 Newark 113
Lyness
Hoy
St. Margaret’s Hope 110 111 112 A961
Eastside 109
South Ronaldsay Hestily Cleat 108
104. Pier Arts Centre
Victoria Street, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3AA Tel: 01856 850 209 Fax: 01856 851 462 Email: piernf@aol.com Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Tues.-Sat. 10.30-12.30 / 13.30-17.00 Contemporary visual art from local, Scottish and international artists showing alongside an impressive permanent collection of 20th Century British art including works by Ben Nicholson, Barbara Hepworth and Stanley Cursiter. The work is housed in two converted harbourside buildings. Pier Arts Centre is funded by SAC and Orkney Islands Council, and is undergoing a major expansion from 2002.
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105. Waterfront Gallery www.waterfrontgallery.co.uk
106. Hundland Gallery
107. Yellowbird Gallery
108. Doug Muir - The Studio
128 Victoria Street, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3BU Tel: 01856 850 644 Email: trudi@waterfrontgallery.co.uk Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Mon.-Sun. 10.00-17.00 (Summer) / Mon.-Sat. 10.00-17.00 (Winter)
Old School, Swannay, By Evie, Orkney, KW17 2NR Tel: 01856 721 307 Opening months: May-Dec. Opening days/times: Mon.-Fri. 12.00-18.00 & Sun. 14.00-18.00 (May-Sept.) / Mon.-Fri. 10.30-15.30 & Tues.-Wed. 18.00-21.00 (Oct.-Dec.)
Chocolate Cottage, Birsay, Orkney Tel: 01856 721 360 Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Open most days
Banks, Cleat, South Ronaldsay, Orkney, KW17 2RW Tel: 01856 831 329 Opening months: April-Oct. (or by appointment) Opening days/times: 10.00-17.00 (most days - or by appointment) This working studio is situated on the clifftop overlooking the Pentland Firth, where you can see Doug Muir’s vivid landscapes which capture the drama and poetry of the Orkney landscape. 108
109. Wheems Felt & Print Gallery & Studio
Wheems, Eastside, South Ronaldsay, Orkney, KW17 2TJ Tel: 01856 831 537 Opening months: April-Oct. Opening days/times: 10.00-18.00 (to meet the artist, a telephone call is advisable)
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110. Waxing Moon Gallery www.dicklevens.co.uk
Old School House, Garth, St. Margaret’s Hope, South Ronaldsay, Orkney, KW17 2TJ Tel: 01856 831 592 Email: info@dicklevens.co.uk Opening months: April-Sept. Opening days/times: Mon.-Fri. 11.00-17.00 Situated on a hilltop outside St Margaret's Hope, the gallery houses the work of artists Morag Tweedie and Dick Levens. Work on show includes batik and textile framed artwork, pen and ink work, small ceramic items and a range of unique hand made musical instruments.
111. Hoxa Tapestry Gallery
Neviholm, Hoxa, St. Margaret’s Hope, South Ronaldsay, Orkney, KW17 2TW Tel/Fax: 01856 831 395 Opening months: April-Sept. Opening days/times: Mon.-Fri. 10.00-17.30 Sat.-Sun. 14.00-18.00 Admission: Studio: free / Gallery: £2.00, £1.50 (concession)
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112. Elli Pearson Studio Pottery
Church Road, St. Margaret’s Hope, South Ronaldsay, Orkney, KW17 2SR Tel: 01856 831 811 Opening months: May-Sept. Opening days/times: Mon.-Sat. 10.00-17.00 Open studio with sculptural and decorative ceramics in porcelain and stoneware.
113. Isobel Gardner Studio
Newark, Deerness, Orkney, KW17 2QH Tel: 01856 741 307 Opening months: All year Opening days/times: By appointment, please
114. Shorelines Gallery
39 Albert Street, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1HQ Tel/Fax: 01856 873 821 Opening months: March-Dec. Opening days/times: Mon.-Sat. 10.00-17.00 (please call to check opening hours in Winter)
115. The Print Gallery
Anchor Buildings, Bridge Street, Kirkwall, Orkney Tel: 01856 751 221 Email: woodwick_gallery@yahoo.com Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Mon.-Sat. 10.30-17.30 New gallery housing a wide range of quality prints - local, antique, traditional and contemporary, and including Tate Prints and Posters. Themed exhibitions throughout the year. Locally produced hand-made cards. The gallery hopes to produce its own range of prints based on work by local artists and archived Orkney photographs.
116. Orkney Gallery
12 Anchor Buildings, Bridge Street, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1HR Tel/Fax: 01856 875 345 Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Mon.-Sat. 9.30-17.30
117. Soulisquoy Printmakers
The Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall, Orkney Tel: 01856 950 409 Fax: 01856 851 462 Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Mon.-Sun. 9.00-21.00 Admission: Pay as you use the facility Open access print workshop specialising in etching, screen-printing, relief printmaking and photography.
118. Orquil Studio Gallery
Gorseness Road, Rendall, Nr. Tingwall, Orkney, KW17 2EZ Tel/Fax: 01856 751 321 Opening months/days/times: July-Aug. 10.00-12.00 & 14.00-17.00 (other months by appointment) This is a working studio and gallery where visitors can view the work, which is mostly landscapes, and talk to the artist, Alan S. Watson. There are drawings, paintings, watercolours, sculptures and prints on show.
119. Woodwick Gallery
Evie/Birsay Road, Evie, Orkney, KW17 2PQ Tel: 01856 751 221 Email: woodwick_gallery@yahoo.com Opening months: April-Sept. Opening days/times: Mon.-Sat. 10.30-17.30 & Sun. 12.00-17.30 Woodwick Gallery consists of two art galleries, a craftshop and a cafĂŠ. We have work on display and for sale by over 50 artists and 60 craftsmakers, all of whom live and work on the Islands. Special exhibitions throughout the season include the Orkney Textiles Show by 25 of our best designers, artists and craftsmakers.
120. Seatters Gallery
Pierowall, Westray, Orkney, KW17 2BZ Tel: 01856 677 770 (gallery) 01856 677447 (contact for studio) Email: seattersgallery@pierowallwestray.freeserve.co.uk Opening months: May-Sept. Opening days/times: Mon.-Sat. 14.00-16.00 (May,June,Sept.) / Mon. 11.30-13.00 & 14.00-17.30, Tues.-Sat. 10.30-13.00 & 14.00-17.30, Sun. 14.00-18.00 (July/Aug.) The gallery displays frequently changing exhibitions by guest artists and members of the Craft Trail. The award winning studio and flat have accommodation for painters, potters, photographers, spinners, weavers and writers. Seatters also holds craft classes.
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Shetland
Unst
126
Baltasound A968
Belmont
Guthcher Isbister
Fetlar Mid Yell 126
Yell A968 Ulsta A970 Toft
A968
Voe
Whalsay Symbister 126
A970
Mainland A971
Weisdale 125
Lerwick 124 Scalloway 121 122 123 124
A970
126
Sumburgh
121. Shetland Museum & Art Gallery www.shetland-museum.org.uk
Lower Hillhead, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0EL Tel: 01595 695 057 Fax: 01595 696 729 Email: shetland.museum@zetnet.co.uk Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Mon./Wed./Fri. 10.0019.00 Tues./Thurs./Sat. 10.00-17.00 Local authority museum with a gallery for local and Scottish contemporary art with exhibitions changing every three weeks throughout the year. Shetland Museum and Art Gallery is funded by Shetland Council.
122. Vaila Fine Art
61 Commercial Street, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0AB Tel: 01595 697 374 Fax: 01595 692 690 Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Mon.-Sat. 10.00-18.00 (April-Dec.) / Tues.,Thurs.,Sat. 10.00-17.00 (Jan.-March)
123. Healthcraft Gallery
12 Commercial Road, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0LX Tel: 01595 692 924 Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Mon.-Sat. 10.00-17.15 (closed on Wednesdays in Winter)
124. Art on the Waterfront
Main Street, Scalloway, Shetland Tel/Fax: 01595 880 702 Opening months: all year
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125. Bonhoga Gallery
Weisdale Mill, Weisdale, Shetland, ZE2 9LW Tel: 01595 830 400 Fax: 01595 830 444 Email: bonhoga-gallery@shetland-arts-trust.co.uk Opening months: All year Opening days/times: Tues.-Sat. 10.30-16.30 & Sun. 12.00-16.30 Bonhoga Gallery organises all visual arts projects for Shetland Arts Trust. A year-round exhibition and touring programme presents 72 shows a year and operates an outreach and education element. Bonhoga Gallery Friends Association runs adult and children’s workshops. Bonhoga also exhibits outwith the UK.
126. Bonhoga Touring Exhibition Venues
Bonhoga Gallery also tours exhibitions to the following Shetland venues: Sumburgh Airport Whalsay Leisure Centre Unst Leisure Centre Yell Leisure Centre Peerie Shop CafĂŠ
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Applied Arts Contacts
The following organisations promote and provide support for the applied arts, including ceramics, glass, textiles, metalwork, wood, furniture, jewellery and mixed media. Applied Arts Scotland
6 Darnaway Street, Edinburgh EH3 6BG Tel: 0131 220 5070 Fax: 0131 225 5660 Email: ApArtScot@aol.com Services: Commissioning register of 300 designer makers throughout Scotland, quarterly newsletter, support and information on all aspects of crafts to makers and the general public, initiation of exhibitions.
art.tm
20 Bank Street, Inverness IV1 1QU Tel: 01463 712 240 Fax: 01463 239 991 Email: info@arttm.org.uk Website: www.arttm.org.uk Services: Highland Crafts Directory publication, craftsmakers database, applied arts showcases at art.tm and throughout the Highlands. Contact the Crafts Officer.
An Tuireann
Struan Road, Portree Isle of Skye IV51 9EG Tel: 01478 613 306 Fax: 01478 613 156 Email: exhibitions@antuireann.org.uk Website: www.antuireann.org.uk Services: Craftmakers register, applied arts showcases, opportunities for local makers. Contact the Crafts Officer.
Made in Scotland
Station Road, Beauly, Inverness-shire IV4 7EH Tel: 01463 782 821 Fax: 01463 782 404 Email: mis@enterprise.net The largest centre in the Highlands showing a wide range of top-quality applied art and products by Scottish producers. Open all year.
Credits
Compiled and edited by Designed and produced by
Marcus Wilson, HI Arts Pelican Design Consultants, Portree www.pelican-design.com
Image Credits
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Fyne Studios: “When Winds do Blow” by Don McNeil 10. Edna Whyte Gallery House: “Blnahua Boat” by Edna Whyte 11. Iona Gallery & Pottery: 16. An Tobar: 23. Lime Tree Studio: “Rannoch Moor” by David Wilson 33. Sandbank Studio: Painting by Duncan Currie 36. An Tuireann: Gallery interior 39. Studio Fanks: “Pebble, Rock, Stone” by Caroline Dear 40. Edinbane Pottery & Gallery: “Flight of Fancy' tile picture by Stuart Whatley 41. Three Camuslusta: “North Uist, Berneray and Harris” artist’s book by Judith Maclachlan 45. Taigh Chearsabhagh Art Centre & Museum: Location shot by William Urquhart 47. An Lanntair: “Embracing the Problem' by Iain Brady 48. North Shawbost Arts: “Shawbost River” by Simon Rivett 50. Harbour View Gallery: “Coastal Light” by Anthony J Barber 52. Iona Gallery: Photograph by Marcus Wilson 54. Carrbridge Artists Stdio“Loch Sleet”, watercolour by Jeff Buttress 57. The Lost Gallery: “Wizard’s Hill, Torrdon” by Peter Goodfellow 62. Just Art: “Daffodil Patch” by Jennifer Wilson 65. art.tm: David Churchill/Arcaid, Balustrade designed by Andrew Tye, Seating designed by Robert Kilvington 66. Inverness Museum & Art Gallery: Photograph by Marcus Wilson 74. The Cromarty Gallery: “Blue” by Zooulla Spirou 75. Another Space: Still from the film “Subterranean Landscape Blues” by Another Space (2000) 76. Invergordon Arts Centre: Photograph by Another Space 85. Rhue Art: “Ladhar Beinn” (panel) by James Hawkins 88. No. 19 Cataibh: “The Boy” by Ray Arnold & Ian Westacott (etching) 90. Timespan Art Gallery: 92. St. Fergus Gallery: Photograph by Marcus Wilson 95a. Swanson Gallery: Photograph by Marcus Wilson 95b. “People who walk the same path and wear the same hat” by Neil MacPherson (oils) from the Neil MacPherson Retrospective Exhibition 2001. 104. Pier Arts Centre:“Curved Form” by Barbara Hepworth (1956) Photograph by Richard Welsby 104. “Landscape and Flight Forms” by John Wells (1958) 108. Doug Muir - The Studio: “Sea/Shore/Sky” by Doug Muir (oils) 109. Wheems Felt & Print Gallery & Studio: “Cormorants at Dawn” by Christina Sargent (felt) 125. Bonhoga Gallery: “Hoswick” by Mike Finnie (gouache)
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