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Visual Arts
Fantastic voyage: Flying boat drops in for Icelandair’s 75th anniversary video Picture gallery
A RESTORED flying boat has taken off from Scotland on an international voyage to mark an airline anniversary.
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Image of Scotland: Port Seton harbour
Tony Jones took this photograph of Ferry Lass the South Queensferry skiff competing in the first Scottish Coastal Rowing regatta, held in Port Seton harbour.
Lothians in Pictures: Harperrig Reservoir
John Thomson took this picture from the eastern side of Harperrig Reservoir in West Lothian on a glorious spring day
Readers’ pictures of the week Picture gallery
A SELECTION of pictures submitted by our readers and published in The Scotsman this week.
Lothians in Pictures: Inchcolm Island
A brooding sky hangs over the ruined abbey on Inchcolm Island, as captured by Evening News reader Dennis Connolly
Visual art review: Masterpieces from Mount Stuart: The Bute Collection
In bringing Dutch and Flemish art to Scotland, the 3rd Marquis of Bute was reflecting the exchange of art and ideas between Protestant nations that ushered in a new age of empiricism based on experience of the world around us
Critics’ choice: The arts events you need to see
The Scotsman’s arts team offer their tips for thes best event in each field of the arts
Images of Scotland: Balgray, Lockerbie
George Porteous took this cute photograph of a red squirrel and friend in his garden in Balgray, Lockerbie
Lothians in Pictures: Forth Bridge
David McGuinness caught the moment two trains met midway across the Forth Bridge as yachts bobbed on the waters below
Images of Scotland: Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline
Iain Wilkinson’s photograph of spring blossoms at Pittencrieff Park in Dunfermline indicates that winter might finally be behind us.
Annular eclipse: Skies light up in ring of fire over Asia and US Picture gallery
THE sun and moon aligned over the Earth in a rare astronomical event on Sunday - an annular eclipse that dimmed the skies over parts of Asia and North America, briefly turning the sun into a blazing ring of fire.
Images of Scotland: Bass Rock, Firth of Forth
This photograph of the Bass Rock lighthouse in the Firth of Forth with gannets flying overhead was taken by Walter Baxter from Galashiels
Teaser trailer released for new James Bond film Picture gallery
JAMES Bond is back in the first teaser of the secret agent’s latest adventure.
Lothians in Pictures: Yellowcraig Beach
Reader Angus N Bathgate took this photograph as a rider enjoyed the conditions at Yellowcraig Beach in East Lothian
Scottish Cup final: The talk of the toon are the Hearts in maroon Picture gallery
EDINBURGH’S famous Royal Mile is normally a beacon for tourists drawn by the street’s rich history and gothic beauty. However, as hundreds of jubilant Heart of Midlothian fans gathered around the police cordon and open-top bus yesterday, it was all about history in the making.
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Images of Scotland: Portobello beach, Edinburgh
Eighteen-month-old Ben McMurtrie from Leith takes his wellies for a toddle on chilly Portobello beach, as photographed by his father, John
Chopper creator dies at 85
The designer who created the revolutionary Chopper bicycle, which became a symbol of the 1970s, has died of cancer aged 85.
Lesley Riddoch: Unacceptable face of gallery choices
THE National Portrait Gallery lacks images of Scots the general public would recognise or could name, writes Lesley Riddoch
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ECA Fashion Show preview video
Moths, machines and the faded façades of Tuscan cities – fashion students at Edinburgh College of Art take inspiration where they find it. Now we showcase catwalk creations from the final collections of eight stars of the future – you saw them here first. By Janet Christie
Bayern Munich 1 - 1 Chelsea (Chelsea win 4-3 on pens): Didier Drogba penalty clinches Champions League victory in shoot-out Picture gallery
ROMAN Abramovich may have provided the resources, but it was another Russian Chelsea resembled last night as they won their first Champions League: Rasputin. This was a Chelsea that just couldn’t be killed off.
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Art review: Masterpieces From Mount Stuart: The Bute Collection, Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh video
MONEY as well as taste is at the root of an impressive collection that bears witness to generations of connoisseurs
Colourful view from under historic Old Town bridge
THE arch of a historic bridge is to be bathed in colour this summer as the first public artwork by the Turner Prize nominee Callum Innes.
2 commentsAndrew Eaton-Lewis: George Wyllie, you gave and continue to give inspiration to all of us
WHEN George Wyllie died last week, Scotland seemed suddenly drained of a little energy and colour. It reminded me of March 2006, when Ian Hamilton Finlay and Ivor Cutler died within weeks of each other. All these men were, in their different ways, mavericks – eccentric, subversive, not always appreciated for it, but irreplaceable once lost.
Images of Scotland: Kirkudbright, Dumfries and Galloway
Gavin McQuarrie from Glasgow captured some magical coastal light in this beach scene near Kirkudbright in Dumfries and Galloway
Invisible art’s beauty is in eye of the beholder
A LEADING gallery claims it is to push the boundaries of visual art with an exhibition of works which cannot be seen.
1 commentVandals destroy work of art at well-known beauty spot
Vandals have destroyed a one-off work-of-art at an internationally renowned Scottish beauty spot.
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The explosive history of Canongate’s cannonball Picture gallery
IT HAS a strong claim as one of Edinburgh’s most intriguing buildings, with a chequered history as a merchant’s home, a slum, a church house and a brothel.
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Anger after taking photos banned on Glasgow Subway
PASSENGERS have condemned plans to ban the use of cameras on Glasgow’s iconic Subway system, describing the move as “illogical” and “unnecessary.”
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Olympic flame flies into UK on golden wings Picture gallery
IT WAS the moment the 2012 Olympics actually came to Britain. Last night, the Olympic flame was delivered to UK soil by some of the main ambassadors of the London Games, including David Beckham and the Princess Royal.
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Lothians in Pictures: Hermiston Bait
Bernard Murphy pictured this fisherman enjoying the sunshine, peace and quiet beside the Union Canal at Hermiston.
Joyce McMillan: His art was an expression of freedom
In his popular creations, Wyllie, who died this week, showed Scotland how to let go of its past, writes Joyce McMillan
Scotsman Photo Competition: Best of the rest Picture gallery
We have already announced the winner and runners-up, but here we present a selection of some of the best of the rest from April’s entries, from peeping squirrels to stormy seas.
Lothians in Pictures: Holyrood
News reader Steven Skinner was captivated by this unusual view towards parliament and the ancient backdrop of Arthur’s Seat
Visual art review: Callum Innes | Matthew Draper | Roland Fraser
A RETURN to the primacy of colour – once so expensive that it was part of what made a painting precious – is reaping some stunning results.
Visual art review: Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design
THE first of this year’s annual art school showcases is thoughtful but bursting with life, testament to the health of contemporary art on Tayside.
Lothians in Pictures: Forth Bridge
Lights illuminate the Forth Bridge as darkness falls in this atmospheric image taken by 13-year-old Lewis Fraser
Falkirk’s historic town centre to get a facelift
ONE of Scotland’s most historic town centres is set to undergo a £2 million facelift.
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Scottish independence: MoD ‘will want out’ of separate Scotland Picture gallery
THE Ministry of Defence will “want out” of an independent Scotland, moving defence contracts to territory “controlled by London”, a leading military analyst declared in the latest clash over the impact of secession.
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Francois Hollande spends inaugural night as president with Angela Merkel Picture gallery
FRANCE’S newly installed president Franc ois Hollande insisted that he and German chancellor Angela Merkel would “co-operate very closely” to deal with Europe’s debt crisis, following talks between the two leaders in Berlin last night.
5 commentsThe many perils of picking or refusing ‘Scottish’ portraits
The Scottish National Portrait Gallery turned down a portrait of the Labour politician Tony Benn, below, because it was “nonsense” to consider him Scottish, the gallery’s former director has revealed.
Scottish portrait gallery’s new director vows to focus on top Scots
HIGH-ACHIEVING Scots from the worlds of sport, food, fashion and music top the wish-list for inclusion at the revamped Scottish National Portrait Gallery, its newly appointed director said yesterday.
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Rescue deal to bring William Adam mansion back from brink Picture gallery
THE future of one of Scotland’s most important listed buildings has been secured under a rescue deal set to trigger a £12 million overhaul for the crumbling 18th-century mansion in the Lothians.
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Francois Hollande breaks protocol to kiss crowd as he is sworn in as president Picture gallery
FRANCOIS Hollande was sworn in as France’s president in a ceremony that saw the country’s first Socialist leader in 17 years arrive in an environmentally friendly Citroen during a rain-soaked ride to the presidential palace.
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Lothians in Pictures: Portobello Promenade
Evening News reader John D Thomson captured this passer-by contemplating the rough sea at Portobello Promenade
In pictures: Diamond Jubilee waxwork of Queen Elizabeth II goes on show Picture gallery
PAINTER Lisa Burton applies finishing touches to a new waxwork figure of the Queen at Madame Tussauds in London yesterday.
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Diamond jamboree as Bonnie Prince Charlie’s gem auctioned off Picture gallery
A YELLOW diamond brooch once owned by Bonnie Prince Charlie and a rare stone worth £3 million are among jewels going under the hammer at auction today.
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Oldest cave paintings are revealed after 37,000 years in the dark
PAINTINGS thought to be the oldest in the world have been found in a cave in France.
Roberto Mancini sets his sights on Champions League glory for City Picture gallery
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini wants to build on title glory with a strong challenge in the Champions League next season. Mancini feels European success should be the next challenge after securing the Barclays Premier League – City’s first title success in 44 years – with a dramatic 3-2 win over QPR.
Art Prize fund: Scottish National Portrait Gallery vying to be UK’s best
THE £17.6 million revamp of the Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh will be one of four contenders for Britain’s richest art prize.
Lothians in Pictures: Lauriston Castle
Members of the Edinburgh Croquet Club enjoy a game on the lawns of Lauriston Castle in reader Dennis Connolly’s shot
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