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EDINBURGH
Scottish National Gallery,
The Mound, Edinburgh, EH2 2EL, Scotland.
0131 220 0917 – www.nationalgalleries.org/
Daily 10.00-17.00 Thursday 10.00-19.00
Many of Scotland’s or even the world’s most treasured works of art. Rembrant, Raphael, Titian and Rubens displayed in a 19C building.
Scottish National Portrait Gallery, 1 Queen Street, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH2 1JD, Scotland.
0131 332 2266 – www.nationalgalleries.org/portraitgallery
Daily 10.00-17.00 Thursday 10.00-19.00
An unequalled collection of Scottish life and history depicted via portraits, paintings, sculptures, minatures, coins, medallions, drawings, waterclours and photography.
Scottish National Gallery Of Modern Art, 75 Bellford Road, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH4 3DR, Scotland.
0131 624 6200 – www.nationalgalleries.org/modernartgalleries
10.00-17.00
20C Art including Matisse, Magritte and Picasso. Sculptures decorate the grounds.
Hanover Fine Arts, 22a Dundas Street, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH3 6JN, Scotland.
0131 556 2181 – www.hanoverfinearts.co.uk
Jan – Dec Tues – Fri 11.00-18.00 Sat 10.30-16.00
Comercial Gallery with changing exhibitions featuring mainly Scottish contemporary artists. Works exhibited have included watercolours, ceramics, jewellery and tiles.
Edinburgh City Arts Centre, 2 Market Street, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH1 1DE, Scotland. Tel: 0131 529 3993 – www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/Venues/City-Art-Centre.aspx
Mon – Sat 10.00-17.00 Sun 12.00-17.00
Six floors of display galleries. Home of the City’s collection of Scottish Art, and one the UK’s leading temporary exhibition spaces.
Edinburgh Fruit Market Gallery, 45 Market Street, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH1 1DF, Scotland.
0131 225 2383 – www.fruitmarket.co.uk
Tues – Sat 10.30 – 17.30
Built in 1938 as a fruit and vegetable market the building is now an acclaimed art gallery with an international reputation for diverse and challenging exhibitions.
Edinburgh Printmakers, 23 Union Street, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH1 3LR, Scotland.
0131 557 2479 – www.edinburgh-printmakers.co.uk
Tues-Sat 10.00-18.00
Edinburgh’s main studio for practising artists who make limited edition prints. Visitors can watch the artists at work and purchase finished prints for sale in the gallery.
Talbot Rice Gallery, University Of Edinburgh Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH8 9YL, Scotland.
0131 650 2211 – www.ed.ac.uk/about/museums-galleries/talbot-rice
Tues-Sat 10.00-17.00
The University of Edinburgh’s permenant collection and a contemporary gallery showing temporary exhibitions.
Brass Rubbing Centre, Trinity Apse, Chalmers Close, Off Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH1 1SS, Scotland.
0131 556 4364 – www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/Venues/Brass-Rubbings-Centre
Open April -Sept Mon-Sat 10.00-17.00 Sundays in August 12.00-17.00 ( Admission Free but charge to make a rubbing )
In the reconstructed 15C Apse of the Trinity Church, collection of casts taken from early Pictish stones. Have a go at making your own brass rubbing.
LOTHIANS
Peter Potter Gallery, 10 The Sands, Haddington, East Lothian, EH41 3EY, Scotland.
01620 822 080 – www.peterpottergallery.org
Mon-Sat 10.00-16.30 Sun 11.00-16.30
A series of exhibitions of paintings, prints, pottery, ceramics, jewellery and wood craft. Coffee shop serving light lunches.
GLASGOW CITY
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Argyle Street, Glasgow, Strathclyde, G3 8AG, Scotland.
0141 287 2699 – http://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/Pages/home.aspx
(Mon-Thurs & Sat) 10.00-17.00 (Fri & Sun) 11.00-17.00
The building looking like a cross between a cathedral and a castle is home to Glasgow’s main museum and boasts collections that include everything from fine and decorative arts to archaeology and the natural world.
Glasgow Gallery Of Modern Art, Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow, Strathclyde, G1 3AH, Scotland.
0141 229 1996 – http://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/Pages/home.aspx
(Mon-Wed & Sat)10.00-17.00 Thurs 10.00-20.00 (Fri & Sun)11.00-17.00
Glasgow’s Modern Art gallery opened in 1996. The modern art, craft and design collections include a strong selection of Scottish figurative art and works by Scottish artists.
Hunterian Art Gallery, 82 Hillhead Street, Glasgow University, Glasgow, Strathclyde, G12 8QQ, Scotland.
0141 330 5431 – http://www.gla.ac.uk/hunterian
(Mon-Sat) 09.30-17.00
The gallery situated within the University houses William Hunter’s collection of paintings. Including works by Reynolds, Rodin, Rembrant, Tintoretto and Whistler. There is also a replica of Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s town house.
Collins Gallery University of Strathclyde, 22 Richmond Street, Glasgow, Strathclyde, G1 1XQ, Scotland.
0141 548 2558 – http://www.strath.ac.uk/collinsgallery/
Mon-Fri 10.00-17.00 Sat 12.00-16.00
The Collins Gallery houses a programme of changing exhibitions and events.
The Gatehouse Gallery, Roukenglen Road, Glasgow, Strathclyde, G46 7UG, Scotland.
0141 620 0235 – www.gatehousegallery.co.uk
Sun, Mon, Thurs & Fri 13.30 – 17.30 Saturdays 11.30-17.30
New exhibitions monthly featuring new exhibitors as well as regular artists.
N.E. HIGHLANDS
Inverness Museum & Art Gallery,
Castle Wynd, Inverness, Inverness-shire, IV2 3EB, Scotland. Tel :01463 237 114 -http://inverness.highland.museum/
Mon – Sat 10.00-17.00
History of Inverness and the Highlands depicted in displays of natural and human history. Exhibitions include, Inverness and Highlands Silver, Weapons, and Musical Instruments.
Tore Art Gallery, Red Castle Crossroad, Muir-of-Ord Road, Tore, Inverness-shire, IV6 7RT, Scotland.
01463 871 444 - www.tore-art-gallery.co.uk
Daily 10.30-16.30 ( Closed Tuesdays ) Sunday 12.00-16.30
Showing a large variety of original works from all over Scotland and beyond, exhibitions of contemporary artists and also the base for leading Scottish silversmith Alan Baillie.
The Tain Pottery, Aldie, Tain, Ross & Cromarty, IV19 1LZ, Scotland.
01862 894 112 - www.tainpottery.co.uk
April – Oct Mon-Fri 09.00-18.00 Sat & Sun 10.00-17.00 Nov-March Mon-Sat 09.00-17.30 Sundays by appointment only
Their ware has been developed by a team of artisans and the products cover a diverse method of manufacturing techniques.
The Speyside Horn, Kinguisse, Inverness-shire, Scotland.
01540 661 918 - www.speyside-horn.co.uk
March – October Please phone or email for daily opening times
A small family run centre for tradditional horn craft in the scottish highlands. Visitors can watch the craftsmen at work.
Knockan Studio and Craft Centre Knockan, Elphin, Sutherland, IV27 4HH, Scotland. Tel: 01854 666 261 March – October Mon – Sat 09.00-18.00
Jewellery / Lapidary workshop where Scottish gem stones are cut and set. Workshop viewing area, Scottish crafts, knitwear, pottery and glass.
Achiltibuie Smokehouse, Achiltibuie, Ullapool, Ross & Cromarty. 01854 622 335 - www.summerislesfoods.com
East – Oct Mon-Sat 09.30-17.00
Smokehouse where visitors can view the work areas and see fish being prepared for smoking and other processes then buy the finished products.
N.W. HIGHLANDS
Lime Tree Studio Gallery, The Old Manse, Achintore Road, Fort William, Inverness-shire, PH33 6RQ.
Tel: 01397 701 806 www.limetreefortwilliam.co.uk
Open daily 10.00am -10.00pm except Christmas and New Year
Continually changing exhibitions of landscape paintings mainly of North West Scotland, Workshop Programmes and Stained Glass Exhibition.
Carron Pottery, Carnallt, Strathcarron, Wester Ross, IV54 8YX, Scotland.
01520 722 321 - www.carronpottery.com
March – December Mon-Sat 09.30 – 17.30 Closed Sundays
Craft shop selling Scottish and local crafts. Visitors can view craftsmen in the pottery. Art gallery with work by local and National artists, exhibitions, sculptures and stained glass.
Highland Stoneware Ltd, Lochinver, Sutherland, IV27 4LP, Scotland. 01571 844 376 www.highlandstoneware.com
Mon-Fri 09.00-18.00 Sat ( East – Oct ) 09.00-17.00
Produce a large range of high-fired, freehand painted ceramics with an International reputation for quality.
Shards Stained Glass, The Old Schoolhouse, Arinacrinachd, By Shieldaig, Strathcarron, Wester Ross, IV54 8XU. Tel: 01520 755 231 www.shardsstainedglass.co.uk
Easter – October 09.00 – 18.00 Please phone to confirm open on the day of your visit
A selection of deisgns from a range of stained glass sun catchers, including wild life, birds, flowers and sea life.
Smithy Heritage Centre, Strathcarron, Strathcarron, Wester Ross, IV54 8YS, Scotland. Tel : 01520 722 722 – smithy@balnacra.com
April – October 10.00-17.30 ( Closed Sundays )
Restored smithy, set in a plantation of native trees that tells the history of the building and those who worked in it.
The Studio Jewellery Workshop, Highland Line, Achnasheen, Wester Ross, IV22 2EE, Scotland.
Tel: 01520 720 227 – www.studiojewellery.com
April – Oct Daily 09.00-17.30
Craft Centre with a craft and jewellery workshop. Visitors can view the craftsmen at work through windows. Silver & Gold jewellery and small silverware items are on sale.
TAYSIDE
McManus Galleries, Albert Square, Dundee, Angus & Dundee, DD1 1DA. Tel: 01382 432 350 www.mcmanus.co.uk
Mon - Sat 10.00 – 17.00 Sun 12.30 – 16.30
Impressive Victorian Gothic Building housing a vast array of collections. These include local history, costume, decorative arts, and Egyptian artefacts. Also Art collections of Scottish 19 & 20C works with changing exhibitions and events.
The Meffan Museum & Art Gallery, 20 West High Street, Forfar, Angus & Dundee, DD8 1BB. Tel: 07 464 123 - http://www.angus.gov.uk/history/museums/meffan/
(Mon-Sat) 10.00-17.00
Stunning display of Pictish stones. Opportunity to walk down the reconstructed Vennel Of Shoppies. Changing art exhibitions and displays.
GRAMPIAN
Aberdeen Art Gallery, Schoolhill, Aberdeen, AB10 1FQ, Scotland.
01224 523 700 - www.aagm.co.uk
Mon-Sat) 10.00-17.00 (Sun) 14.00-17.00
The gallery houses one of the finest small public collections in the UK of 18-20C works. Including works by British Artists, Spencer, Nash and Bacon. Varied exhibitions throughout the year.
Syllavethy Gallery, Montgarrie, Alford, Aberdeenshire, AB33 8AQ.
1975 562 273 - www.syllavethy.com
Spring – August open 6 days a week September – March please phone to check opening times.
Art Gallery featuring paintings and sculptures by high quality local and international artists. The gallery specialises in portrait paintings.
Aberdeen Gallery Heinzel, 24 Thistle Street, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB10 1XD, Scotland.
01224 625 629 - www.galleryheinzel.com
Tue-Sat) 10.00-17.30
Featuring permanent and temporary monthly exhibitions of contemporary art, paintings, sculpture, watercolours and ceramics by Scottish artists both new and established.
Glenfiddich Distillery, Dufftown, Banffshire, Dufftown, Aberdeenshire, AB55 4DH, Scotland. info@glenfiddich.com www.glenfiddich.co.uk
Mon-Fri) 09.30-16.30 Sat 09.30-16.30 Sun 12.00-16.30
Opened in 1887 the distillery produces the only Highland Single Malt Whisky that is distilled, bottled and matured at it’s own distillery. Guided tours include Bottling room, gift shop, picnic area and free sample. Groups of more than 12 must book in advance.
Baxter’s Highland Village, Fochabers, Speyside, Fochabers, Morayshire, IV32 7LD, Scotland. 01343 820 392 www.baxters.co.uk April – Dec 09.00-17.00 Jan-March 10.00-17.00 Daily
Manufacturers of Quality Scottish Food. The attractions include an old shop museum, George Baxter’s Cella , the Baxter’s Experience with culinary demonstrations and tastings, speciality shops and audio visual presentations.
Logie Steading, Logie House, Forres, Morayshire, IV36 2QN, Scotland.
01309 611 378 - www.logie.co.uk
Attractive farm steading that has been converted into workshops for professional craftsmen, including a gunmaker, sealmaker, engraver,potter, textile worker and furniture restorer.
FIFE
South Lissens Pottery, 22 Church Street, Milnathort, Fife, KY13 9XH, Scotland.
01577 865 642
(Mon-Sat) 10.00-18.00 (Sun) 12.00-17.00
A Pottery workshop located in an old church built in 1769. The pottery specialises in traditional and contemporary country pots decorated with unusual lustre effects.
Balbirnie Craft Centre, Balbirnie Park, Near Glenrothes, Markinch, Fife, KY7 6NE, Scotland.
01592 753 743
(Mon-Sat) 10.00-17.00, (Sun) 14.00-17.00
Located in the centre of Balbirnie Park in a 18C complex of coach and stable buildings the independently owned craft centre produces leather goods, salt dough products, paintings and prints and gold and silver jewellery.
Shoreline Studio, 2 Shore Road, Aberdour, Fife, KY3 0TR, Scotland.
01383 860 705 – www.shoreline.sco.fm
Mon-Fri 10.00-17.00 Sat 11.00-17.00
This gallery exhibits works of art of watercolours, prints, ceramics, stained glass, sculpture and jewellery from artists living mainly in Scotland.
Church Square Ceramics, 4 Church Square, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9NN, Scotland.
01334 477 744
Jul & Aug (Mon-Sat) 09.30-19.00 (Sun) 11.30-16.30, Sep-Jun (Mon-Sat) 09.30-17.30 (Sun) 11.30-16.30
Working pottery where visitors can watch the potter at work.
ISLANDS
An Lanntair, Townhall, South Beach Street, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, HS1 2BX, Scotland.
01851 703 307 – www.lanntair.com
(Mon-Sat) 10.00-17.30
The main public arts facility in the Western Isles established in 1985 to promote local, national and international arts.
Nornova Knitwear, Muness, Uyeasound, Unst, Shetland, ZE2 9DL, Scotland.
01957 755 373 – May-Oct (Daily) 09.00-17.00
Varied exhibitions on wool, Shetland sheep, knitting, hand spinning, lace knitting etc.
Ortak Visitors Centre, Hatston Industrial Estate, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1RH, Scotland.
01856 872 224 – www.ortakshop.com
(Mon-Sat) 09.00-17.00 (Winter) 09.00-13.00 & 14.00-17.00
The exhibition tells the story of Ortak jewellery and describes how modern jewellery is made. In July and August visitors can watch the resident silversmith at work.
Edinbane Pottery, Edinbane, On the A850 14 Miles from Portree, Edinbane, Isle of Skye, IV51 9PW, Scotland.
01470 582 234
www.edinbane-pottery.co.uk
East-Oct (Daily) 09.00-18.00 ( Monday – Fri ) 09.00-18.00 Rest of Year
Working pottery where visitors can observe the potters at work making a wide range of pots most of which are wood fired.
Skyeskyns, 17 Loch Bay, 4.5 miles from the A850, 19 miles N of Portree, Waternish, Isle of Skye, IV55 8GD, Scotland.
01470 592 237 - www.skyeskyns.co.uk
April-Oct (Daily) 10.00-18.00
Guided tours of the only tanning workshop of its kind in Scotland.On display are traditional tools in use such as the beam, paddles, drum, buffing wheel and combs. Demonstrations of old skills and wide selection of products to buy.
Dandelion Design And Images Gallery, The Captain’s House, Stein, Waternish, Isle of Skye, IV55 8GA, Scotland.
01470 592 218 – www.dandelion-designs.co.uk
East-Sep (Daily) 11.00-17.00. Winter months hours vary so please phone 01470-592218 for recorded message.
Craft gallery and workshop producing hand decorated woodcrafts such as clocks, boxes and plaques as well as paintings, jewellery, clothes,books, and cards. Demonstrations by local artist in this listed building on the shore of Loch Bay.
Uig Pottery The Pier, Uig, Isle of Skye, IV51 9XY, Scotland.
01470 542 421 - www.uigpottery.co.uk
Mon – Fri 08.30-18.00 Sun 11.00-16.00
Pottery producing unique functional items.
Aurora Crafts, 2 Ose, Struan, Isle of Skye, IV56 8FJ, Scotland.
01470 572 208
Apr-Oct (Daily) 09.00-19.00
Craftshop demonstrations of lace and candle making, spinning and weaving and wood turning.
Skye Jewellery, Shore Road, Broadford, Broadford, Isle of Skye, IV49 9AE, Scotland.
01471 820 027 – www.skye-jewellery.co.uk
Mon-Sat 09.00-17.30 ( Open later in high season ) Sundays 11.00-16.30
Workshop that produces its own range of Celtic jewellery. Specialising in cutting and polishing local marble, and hand painted landscapes. Workshop can be viewed from shop.
Castle Keep, Unit 7B1, Portree Industrial Estate, Portree, Isle of Skye, IV51 9BD, Scotland.
01478 612 114 – www.castlekeep.co.uk
(Mon-Fri) 10.00-16.30 All year
Bladesmith making hand forged swords, knives, dirks and traditional Scottish weaponry. Explanatory displays.
Pier Arts Centre, Victoria Street, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3AA, Scotland.
01856 850 209 – www.pierartscentre.com
(Tue-Sat) 10.30-12.30 & 13.30-17.00
Exhibitions of 20C paintings and sculpture displayed in former merchant’s house, store and fishermen’s sheds dating from around 1800.
Trotternish Art Gallery, Kilmaluag, Duntulm, 25 miles N of Portree, Kilmaluag, Isle of Skye, IV51 9UQ, Scotland.
01470 552 302
Apr-Sep (Daily) 09.00-21.00 Oct-Mar 09.00-17.30
Working landscape gallery set amongst the pinnacles and cliffs of Skye. Wide selection of original work and mounted photographs.
Oiseval Gallery, James Smith Photography, Brue, Isle of Lewis, HS2 0QW, Scotland.
01851 840 240 – www.oiseval.co.uk
(Mon-Sat) 10.30-17.30
Collection of creative Hebridean landscapes by local photographer. Includes the St Kilda Archipelago.
BORDERS
Lindean Mill Glass, Lindean Mill, Galashiels, Scottish Borders, TD1 3PE, Scotland.
01750 201 73 – www.lindeanmillglass.co.uk
Mon-Fri 09.00-12.00 & 13.00-16.30
Scotland’s premier lead crystal studio where visitors can observe glass wear being made by hand.
LochCarron Cashmere Wool Centre, Waverley Mill, Huddersfield Street, Galashiels, Scottish Borders, TD1 3AY, Scotland.
01896 752 091 – www.lochcarron.com
All Year (Mon-Sat) 09.00-17.00 June – Oct Also (Sun) 12.00-17.00 Free to visit the museum & shop, charge for tours.
Woollen Mill making cashmere from the spun yarn to the finished garment. The mill produces a huge range of pure wool tartans.
Kinsman Blake Ceramics, Barnhouse, Smailholm, Near Kelso, Smailholm, Scottish Borders, TD5 7PH, Scotland.
01573 460 666 – www.kinsman-blakeceramics.co.uk
Open all year, daily 10.00-17.00
Small family pottery specialising in decorative techniques. Visitors are welcome to observe in the workshop. Well stocked show room and gift shop.
Tom Davidson Gallery, High Street, Earlston Scottish Borders, TD4 6BU, Scotland.
01896 848 898 – www.tomdavidson.co.uk
Mon-Sat 10.00-17.00 Closed Tues Afternoons
The Gallery of Tom Davidson one of Scotland’s leading exponents of the Linocut. Visitors can observe him at work. The gallery contains his paintings, etchings and lino cuts.
DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY
The Whitehouse Gallery, 47 St Mary’s Street, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4DU
Tel: +44 (0) 1557 330223 Website: www.whitehousegallery.co.uk
Opening times are Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm.
The Whitehouse Gallery is a contemporary art & craft gallery based in the historic artist’ town of Kirkcudbright, South West Scotland. Opened in 2004, The Whitehouse Gallery has steadily gained a solid reputation as one of the most popular art galleries in the region, showcasing top quality fine art and applied art & craft from across the UK.
Thomas Tosh, 19 East Morton Street, Thornhill, Dumfriesshire, DG3 5LZ
Tel: 01848 331553 Website: www.thomastosh.com
Open 10am – 5pm Monday-Saturday.
Thomas Tosh’s café, art gallery, interiors, and gift & book shops are located in two historic buildings in the bustling village of Thornhill, set in the stunning countryside of Dumfries & Galloway.
Castle Douglas Arts Gallery, Market Street, Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway, DG7 1BE, Scotland.
01557 331 643
Daily 11.00-14.00
Varied collection of temporary exhibitions focusing mainly on the works of local art and craft groups but also featuring touring exhibitions.
Rockcliffe Gallery, Barons Craig, Rockcliffe, Kirkcudbrightshire, Rockcliffe, Dumfries & Galloway, DG5 4QF, Scotland.
01556 630 475 – www.rockcliffegallery.co.uk
Seven days a week from 09.00-21.00
A varied programme of regular changing exhibitions of work by professional artists, the gallery has panoramic views over the open sea to the hills beyond.
Gracefield Arts Centre, 28 Edinburgh Road, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, DG1 1NW, Scotland.
01387 262 084 - (Tue-Fri ) 09.00-17.00 Sat 10.00-12.00 & 14.00-17.00 Closed Mondays
Changing programme of contemporary visual arts and craft exhibitions and activities. Also exhibitions from the permanent collection of Scottish paintings from 18C to present.
The Waterloo Gallery, Wellington House, Princes Street, Stranraer, Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, DG9 7RQ, Scotland.
01776 702 888 - www.thewaterlooartgallery.co.uk
(Tue-Sun) 12.00-17.00
Exhibits paintings by mainly professional Scottish Artists, regular exhibitions. Unframed original works available to buy.
Designs Gallery & Café, 179 King Street, On A75 18 miles W of Dumfries, Castle Douglas, Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway, DG7 1DZ, Scotland.
01556 504 552 – www.designsgallery.co.uk
09.30-17.30 ( Mon-Sat ) Closed Sundays
Focal point for Southwest Scotland Arts and Crafts. Exhibitions and shop selling products.
Barnbarroch Pottery, Kippford, Dalbeattie, Dumfries & Galloway, DG5 4LE, Scotland.
01556 620 695 – www.barnbarroch-pottery.com
Showroom open Mon-Sat 09.30-17.00
From large contemporary sculptural ceramics to functional decorative tableware pottery.
Moffat Woolen Mill, Ladyknowe, Moffat, Dumfries & Galloway, DG10 9EP, Scotland.
01683 220 134 – Mar-Oct (Mon-Sun) 09.00-17.30 Nov-Feb (Mon-Sun) 09.00-17.00.
Resident Weaver brings the Scottish Border’s weaving tradition alive for visitors, exclusive range of woollens and tartans and clan tartan centre.
Dalton Pottery, Meikle Dyke, Dalton Near Lockerbie, Dalton, Dumfries & Galloway, DG11 1DU, Scotland.
01387 840 236 – www.daltonpottery.co.uk
(Mon-Sun) 09.00-17.00 Nov – March Closed Mondays
Working pottery and art experience where visitors can create or paint a pot themselves.
Galloway Country Style, 59 – 61 High Street, Gatehouse-Of-Fleet, Dumfries & Galloway, DG7 2HS, Scotland.
01557 814 001 – http://gallowaycountrystyle.co.uk - July-Aug (Mon-Sat) 10.00-17.00 (Sun) 11.00-17.30 Sep-Jan (Mon-Sat) 10.00-17.00 (Sun) 11.00-17.00. Closed Sundays in January.
Country Style featuring exhibitions, kilt making and gifts.
CENTRAL SCOTLAND (PERTHSHIRE & STIRLINGSHIRE)
Fergusson Gallery, Marshall Place, Perth, Perthshire, PH2 8NU, Scotland.
01738 441 944 – http://www.pkc.gov.uk/Education+and+learning/Museums+and+galleries/Fergusson+Gallery/(Mon-Sat) 10.00-17.00
Gallery showing work of the Scottish colourist painter John Duncan Fergusson (1874-1961).
Inverbeg Galleries, On the A82, 3 miles N of Luss, Inverbeg, Central, G83 8PD, Scotland.
01436 860 277 – (Daily) 09.30-17.30 Thursdays 09.30-12.00
Internationally renowned art gallery with one of the largest collections of oil and watercolour paintings and prints in the UK.
Barbara Davidson Pottery, Muirhall Farm, Muirhall Road, Larbert, Stirlingshire, FK4 4EW, Scotland.
01324 554 430 – www.barbaradavidson.com
(Mon-Sat) 10.00-17.00
Working pottery in converted 17C farm steading. Handthrown stoneware, mostly functional.
Caithness Glass, Muthill Road, Crieff, perthshire. 01764 654014 – www.caithnessglass.co.uk
Mon-Sat 09.00-17.00 Sundays 10.00-17.00
Visitors can watch the process of glassmaking. Also paperweight museum and gallery.
Edradour Distillery Moulin, North of Pitlochry, Pitlochry, Perthshire, PH16 5JP, Scotland.
01796 472 095 – www.edradour.co.uk
Jan & Feb Mon-Sat 10.00-16.00 Sun 12.00-16.00 March – Oct Mon-Sat 09.30-18.00 Sun 12.00-17.00
Smallest distillery in Scotland established in 1825.
Trossachs Woolen Mill, Kilmahog, By Callander, Callander, Perthshire, FK17 8HD, Scotland.
01877 330 178 – www.trossachswoollenmill.com
Mon-Sun 09.00-17.00
Working weaving mill with goods for sale and Jacob sheep in the field outside.
Buchlyvie Pottery Shop, Main Street, Buchlyvie, Stirlingshire, FK8 3LP, Scotland.
01360 850 405 - www.buchlyviepotteryshop.com
(Mon-Sat) 09.30-17.30 (Sun) 12.00-17.00
Working pottery making fine hand cast porcelain. Shop has wide range of pottery,glass and jewellery from all over UK. Potters at work can be seen from the shop.
Crieff Visitors Centre, Muthill Road, Crieff, Perthshire, PH7 4HQ, Scotland.
01764 654 014 – www.crieff.co.uk
Open Seven days 09.00-17.00
Charge for the Highland Drover’s Exhibition Hand made whiskey flagons, tableware and glass paperweights. Visitors can view the production process and see the craftsmen at work. Factory showroom, plant centre.
ARGYLL
Argyll Pottery, Barcaldine, Oban, Argyll & Bute, PA37 1SQ, Scotland.
01631 720 503 – www.argyllpottery.co.uk
(Mon-Fri) 10.00-18.00 (Sat) 14.00-17.00 Closed Sundays
Pottery producing domestic ware including range of oven ware and individual pieces.
Mull Pottery, On the Isle Of Mull, Tobermory, Argyll & Bute, PA75 6QA, Scotland.
01688 302 347 – www.mullpottery.com
April – Oct Mon-Sat 10.00-17.00 Sun 11.00-17.00 Nov – March Mon-Sat 10.30-17.00 Sun 11.00-17.00
The gallery displays all the pottery which is made in this studio by skilled craftspeople.
AYRSHIRE, STRATHCLYDE & LANARKSHIRE
Mackinnon Mills, Kirkshaws Road, Coatbridge, Lanarkshire, ML5 4SL, Scotland.
01236 440 702
Open Daily 10.00-17.30 Sat / Sunday 10.00-18.00
Variety of factory exhibitions explaining the manufacturing process of knitwear. Walk through exhibitions and explanatory display boards guide you through the mill.
Vennel Gallery, 10 Glasgow Vennel, Irvine, Ayrshire, KA12 0BD, Scotland.
01294 275 059 – vennel@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Fri, Sat & Sun 10.00-13.00 & 14.00-17.00
Housed in an 18C cottage, the Vennel Gallery includes the Burns Connection and a small crafts shop.
McLean Museum & Art Gallery, 15 Kelly Street, Greenock, Strathclyde, PA16 8JX, Scotland.
01475 715 624 – Open (Mon-Sat) 10.00-17.00
Beautifully restored building housing a varied collection of Scottish paintings.
Harbour Arts Centre, Harbour Street, Irvine, Ayrshire, KA12 8PZ, Scotland.
01294 274 059 – www.harbourarts.org.uk
(Tue,Wed,Thurs) 10.00-16.00 Also most Fri evenings and alternate Sun afternoons.
Monthly exhibitions.
