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EXHIBITION

Scottish Artists 1750-1900: From Caledonia to the Continent

From Caledonia to the Continent

Scottish Artists 1750-1900 at The Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse
Scottish Artists 1750-1900 at The Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse ©
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    Daily (Friday, 18 Mar 2016 - Saturday, 1 Oct 2016)

Scottish Artists brings together paintings, drawings and miniatures collected by monarchs from George III to Queen Victoria.

Including works by Allan Ramsay and Sir David Wilkie, who were born in Scotland but travelled abroad, and of Alexander Nasmyth and James Giles, whose inspiration remained firmly rooted in their native land, this exhibition highlights the importance and influence of artists whose work was shaped by the ideas of the Scottish Enlightenment.

Exhibition Highlights

    School sessions

    Key stages 2, 3 & 4
    Learning to look at Portraits

    This session enables pupils studying Art & Design to examine some of the techniques and skills used to look at an historical image

    Key stages 2, 3, 4 & 5
    Away with words: A Creative Writing workshop - Travel Writing

    This workshop highlights the many possibilities for inspiring Creative Writing about the subject of Travel from works of art

    Key stage 2
    Art Alive! Drama workshop

    Taking inspiration from the Scottish Artists 1750-1900: From Caledonia to the Continent exhibition pupils will participate in a variety of in...

    Key stages 4 & 5
    The art of sketchbooks

    Students will work with freelance artists to examine the variety of styles and techniques that can be applied to the students' own sketchbooks


    The income from your ticket contributes directly to The Royal Collection Trust, a registered charity. The aims of The Royal Collection Trust are the care and conservation of the Royal Collection, and the promotion of access and enjoyment through exhibitions, publications, loans and educational activities.