In a new 90 minute documentary, A Portrait of Scotland, Peter Capaldi explores the story of Scotland’s art.

Capaldi himself attended Glasgow School of Art, but soon after graduating became an actor.

Capaldi spends time with the paintings and the artists that have made Scottish art special. He sketches some of the most important Scottish portraits, and  shows how Scotland’s art has reflected the changing face of the nation.

I believe that this is repeated later in the week if you miss the first showing which goes out immediately after the Michael Palin programme on the Scottish Colourists.

Hi resolution photos: Picture 1 | Picture 2 | Picture 3

Press Release download: Word Document

For over 50 years Forecourt Art Group have been holding an annual summer exhibition. Uniquely for Aberdeen, this is an out-door show! This year is no exception, and we return with a clutch of new and established artists showing a wide range of work in various media.

The summer exhibition is now underway at the underpass gallery, St Nicholas House, Broad Street, Aberdeen, and has been running from Monday, 20th July 2009, and will end on Saturday, 8th August 2009x.  It is open daily from 10am to 4.30pm (not Sundays).

Each exhibiting artist will be showing up to 6 framed paintings and 6 unframed works.

Please note that only original works will be displayed – there are no prints or cards.

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Getting there is easy. The following buses stop outside the Underpass Gallery: 16, 16A, 17, 19, 21, 25 and the open-topped city tour bus.

Here is map showing the location and nearby car parks:
View Aberdeen City Council, St Nicholas House in a larger map

You can download posters to put up at your workplace, local shop or community centre.
Download A4 or A3.

Press: Download the Press Release and High Resolution pictures here.