Submitted by Jessie Voigts on Mon, 10/17/2016 - 20:20
'Glasgow Boy' Heads to Banff
A painting by highly acclaimed post-impressionist and 'Glasgow Boy' Sir John Lavery has gone on public display in the UK for the first time since the 1940s. The Pergola is now being e ...
Submitted by Kerry Dexter on Tue, 05/26/2015 - 10:43
Art, engineering, history, legend -- The Kelpies have connection to all these things, and a few more. But wait, you may be thinking, what are The Kelpies anyway?
Works of art, works of engineering, a new feature in the landscape in t ...
Submitted by Jessie Voigts on Thu, 03/26/2015 - 10:45
An exhibition which will showcase a collection of artworks by one of Scotland’s greatest 18th century artists, Allan Ramsay, is set to open in the North East.
The Allan Ramsay – Master Draughtsman exhibition, which opens to ...
Submitted by Jessie Voigts on Tue, 07/29/2014 - 19:36
The colors of Scotland are not only memorable, but indelibly burned into our minds, even after just one glimpse. They are vibrant, lush, stark at times, and bring joy, for there is no other land quite like Scotland, is there? Luckily fo ...
Submitted by Jessie Voigts on Fri, 09/06/2013 - 09:10
Ever want to see the history of Scotland, in one place? Head to the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh this month to see it! The free exhibition is in the Main Hall from 3-21 September, 2013. The Great Tapestry will tour Scotland, after that.
The Great Ta ...
Submitted by Kerry Dexter on Mon, 08/26/2013 - 09:40
Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA)
Royal Exchange Square
Glasgow
The building is centuries old, dating back to the eighteenth century when it was an elegant home for a Glasgow merchant who made his fortune in tobacco trade and made a home for his family i ...
Submitted by Jessie Voigts on Mon, 07/08/2013 - 16:26
How much do you know about Mary, Queen of Scots? If you're a history buff, like me, you'll be elated at two major avenues in Scotland, right now, to learn more about her. A new book written and produced by Historic S ...
Submitted by Jessie Voigts on Thu, 06/13/2013 - 19:33
Photography - invented in 1839, and quickly improved upon by the Scots! There were several early photography pioneers that worked with the calotype process, including David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson, Sir David Brewster, Dr. Thomas Keith, and Mark Napie ...
Submitted by Jessie Voigts on Thu, 09/13/2012 - 15:17
Glasgow is the second largest city in Scotland, and is chock full of great things to see, do, hear, and eat. And, there is plenty that you can do that are no cost - which is a helpful respite on your budget - and by saving money, you'll be able to expe ...
Submitted by Jessie Voigts on Tue, 07/17/2012 - 17:17
One of the best ways to get to know a place is to live like a local - by immersing yourself in the local culture! You can learn how people live, shop, play, and learn by doing it yourself. This way, you can truly explore a place - and get off the tourist t ...
