Category Archives: art

Butterflies of the night, beautifully captured.

Posted on August 6, 2018 by NatureScot

Having a keen personal interest in macro photography, Caroline Anderson jumped at the chance to use her Volunteering Day to help reserve staff with a moth trap at Taynish National Nature Reserve. Caroline, a Unit Administrator based in our Lochgilphead … Continue reading →

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Inspiring insights from the Isle of May

Posted on May 23, 2017 by NatureScot

Edinburgh-based artist, Kittie Jones, returns for another week of drawing and painting on the Isle of May. For me, the Isle of May is so much more than the puffins, but it would be fair to say that it is … Continue reading →

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Nature and “cryptic” art – it’s there, you just have to see it

Posted on September 2, 2016 by NatureScot

Artist Anne Gilchrist’s work concentrates entirely on the natural world. Her work in Scottish woodlands takes time to meditate on our relationship with nature. With guided walks she directs her audience to find art generated by its immediate environment and … Continue reading →

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Al Fresco art at Argyll’s National Nature Reserves

Posted on June 29, 2016 by NatureScot

Taynish and Moine Mhor National Nature Reserves are the inspirational settings this summer for several exciting art projects. Artist in residence at Taynish NNR We are delighted to announce that award-winning artist Jane Smith has been appointed as Artist in … Continue reading →

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