Artist: Karen Cairns
‘East Peach, Argyle Street’
Medium: Watercolour

Argyle Street is one of Glasgow’s longest streets. Originally named St. Thenew’s Gait, it was renamed, in 1751, Argyle Street after the Duke of Argyle. Though it was developed as a housing site for Glasgow merchants in the 18th Century, it is now one of the principal shopping thoroughfares in the city.

Artist: Rory McLauchlan
‘Ayrshire Beach’
Acrylic on pane

Ayrshire consists of 80 miles of unspoiled coastal scenery, southwest of Glasgow and is steeped in history. Ancient castles, country parks, breathtaking coastlines and awe-inspiring scenery make Ayrshire a popular tourist destination.

Artist: Pat Kramek
‘Beautiful Day, Castlebay, Barra’
Medium: Oil

Barra lies almost at the southern end of the Western Isles archipelago. This small island is abundant with stunning scenery, rare flowers and wildlife. With a population of 1,070 it is truly a place to escape everyday life.

Artist: Jamie Primrose
‘St Giles Cathedral’
Medium: Indian ink

St Giles Cathedral is the historic City Church of Edinburgh on the famous Royal Mile. Also known as the High Kirk of Edinburgh, it is the Mother Church of Presbyterianism and contains the Chapel of the Order of the Thistle (Scotland’s chivalric company of knights headed by the Queen).

St. Giles has some of the best stained glass windows in Scotland, dating from the 19th and 20th centuries (none survives from the medieval period). The most well known windows include the: Victorian Windows, Burne-Jones Window, North Window, and the Burns Window.

Artist: Hai Huang
‘Knox House, Edinburgh’
Medium: Watercolour

John Knox House is a jewel in the crown of Scotland’s national heritage. Originally the residence of James Mosman, goldsmith to Mary Queen of Scots, the house was made available to John Knox during the defence of Edinburgh Castle by Mary’s supporters. The building is owned by the Church of Scotland and is now home to the Scottish Storytelling Centre.

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