Trevor Jones at the opening of Expos3d (pic: Terry Murden) A new exhibition by the Edinburgh-based artist Trevor Jones could set the template for a historic port building, writes ANDY MOSELEY Ten years on from when Edinburgh Council acquired Leith Custom House, and almost 40 years since there was regular public access to the building, […]
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Mindful walks in wellbeing art exhibition
Julia Murden with her new book on mindful walks (pics: DB Media Services) A series of paintings that feature in a new book on wellbeing are on show at a public exhibition at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh. Mindful Walks in West Edinburgh is written and designed by freelance graphic designer and illustrator Julia […]
Interview: Shirley Husband, storyteller
Linda Hill Miller, left, and Shirley Husband with Kaleido Shirley Husband hopes her new venture will bring some joy into children’s lives, writes TERRY MURDEN Sharing a relaxing moment on the seafront at West Kilbride, Shirley Husband and her close friend Linda Hill Miller’s conversation about their plans for the future began to drift into […]
Van Gogh visitors taken on sensory journey
Spectacular: Van Gogh exhibition (pic: David Munn) After last year’s successful Banksy exhibition, Glasgow is hoping to repeat the trick with a stunning sensory show which celebrates the life and work of an artist who broke new ground in his day. Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience will celebrate the work of the Dutch master as […]
Townsend opens new chapter for writers’ band
Pete Townsend with Beth Porter and Ben Please JULENA DRUMI reports on an unexpected collaboration between two south of Scotland musicians and a rock superstar A couple of musicians working in a quiet corner of south west Scotland have drawn the attention of one of the world’s loudest rock guitarists. They are the Bookshop Band, […]