Scotland
Museums without vitrines: the Scottish research team transforming the way we view art
An extended reality platform being developed by a Scottish university allows users to “teleport” around virtual museums
‘We need a shared language’: Scotland-wide festival highlights links between the arts and health
Healing Arts Scotland, organised by the Jameel Arts & Health Lab and Scottish Ballet in collaboration with the World Health Organisation, is the first national festival to explore the role of cultural engagement in health
Scottish culture crisis deepens as major arts award pulled
Creative Scotland's Open Fund for Individuals has closed indefinitely after funding was put on hold by the Scottish government
In Scotland, two pioneering arts outreach models enrich their communities
Jupiter Artland sculpture park boasts an expansive education programme, while studio-cum-community workshop Sculpture House in Paisley allows artists to socially engage with their surroundings
Exploring the cultural legacy of Mary, Queen of Scots
A collaborative book project takes a novel approach to examining the impact of the 16th-century Scottish monarch
National Galleries of Scotland will continue to take sponsorship from Baillie Gifford despite protests over ties with fossil fuel industry and Israel
The asset management company ended its sponsorship of nine book festivals after campaign groups protested against their involvement
Mavisbank House: abandoned Scottish 18th-century mansion to be rescued at last
The the house near Edinburgh is considered one of Britain’s most important buildings—but also its most derelict
Gallery devoted to customs officer-turned-artist George Wyllie opens in Scotland
The Wyllieum is part of a new cruise ship visitor centre in Greenock
New Do Ho Suh show in Edinburgh spotlights the artist's rarely-seen drawings
The exhibition brings together works from the last 25 years
Venice Biennale artist Alberta Whittle accused of using parts of another artist’s sculpture in her work
Mary Redmond has launched copyright claims against Whittle and the National Galleries of Scotland
Scapa Flow Museum: the small museum that records Orkney's pivotal role in both world wars
The collection of naval artefacts in the Scottish archipelago reopened in 2022 after a multi-million pound refurbishment
Glamorous moths and giant lily pads: Monster Chetwynd unveils commissions in London Underground and Scottish island Bute
The Turner Prize-nominated performance artist delves into the worlds of botany and insects for two characteristically extravagant UK commissions this summer
Scotland pulls out of next year’s Venice Biennale
Citing the present economic situation, the arts body Scotland + Venice has withdrawn from the event—although Scottish arts figures hope the decision will not mark "a full stop"
Art Night contemporary art festival moves out of London to the Scottish city of Dundee
The Turner Prize-winning artist Tai Shani has been confirmed for a new commission
National Galleries of Scotland in Edinburgh gets annual Freelands Award
Prize worth £110,000 enables Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art to host first UK museum show dedicated to Tanzanian-born artist Everlyn Nicodemus
‘More serious than the pandemic’: UK museums will struggle to keep doors open without government intervention, top director warns
Director-general of National Galleries of Scotland warns the country's most historic art institutions will face partial closure without support, as energy bills are forecast to double next year
Ghostly self-portrait of Van Gogh discovered on the back of his painting of a peasant
The x-ray will be displayed in a lightbox in the forthcoming exhibition A Taste for Impressionism at National Galleries of Scotland
Scottish museum of religion is finally coming out of lockdown—more than two years after the pandemic hit
Faith leaders and community groups campaigned to save Glasgow's St Mungo Museum of Religious Art and Life from the risk of permanent closure
Scottish pavilion: Alberta Whittle unravels Venice's often troubling relationship with Blackness
The Barbados-born Scottish artist's work will address oceanic histories and the city’s traumatising images of enslaved Black people hidden in plain sight
Glasgow's Burrell Collection reopens after £68m revamp of parkland home
Six-year modernisation creates more space for one of Scotland's finest art collections, amassed by shipping magnate William Burrell
UK's £120m post-Brexit culture festival launches at last, lighting up Scotland cathedral
Government-funded initiative Unboxed costs £120m and will include an oil rig installation from the North Sea
Black Lives Matter resonates throughout Edinburgh Art Festival
From abolitionist films to historical tapestries, the effects of summer 2020's protests can be felt in the Scottish capital
England's Freedom Day has arrived—and museums are fighting to keep crowds at bay
Despite lockdown restrictions lifting today, most institutions will maintain capacity limits and distancing rules until at least end of August
Viking-age treasure: new insights into life 1,000 years ago
Plus, new proposals for the Fourth Plinth in London and Nike Air Force 1s
Researchers discover trove of works by major African Modernists in rural Scotland
Paintings and drawings have been reattributed to some of the continent's most famous 20th-century names
UK's historic houses fight for survival post-lockdown after financial crash
Heritage organisations such as the National Trust rely on visitors for most of their income—but they have been staying away
Collector David Roberts—who closed London gallery to bring art to the regions—will focus 2020 programme on Scotland
Artists Lina Lapelytė, Paul Maheke and Nina Beier will present new live performance works at Glasgow International contemporary art festival
'Don’t panic': Glasgow City Council calms fears over proposal to close city's Modern art museum
Popular gallery was on the chopping block in latest budget option review
Edinburgh's Fruitmarket Gallery to transform nightclub into new art venue
Karla Black survey will fill both spaces, including former fruit and veg warehouse next door
When Britain divides, custody of its art must be shared fairly
If Scottish independence follows Brexit, what will happen to the national collection?