The beauty of Arran inspires artists from all sectors whether it be visual, music or drama orientated. Many people come to the island and feel their creativity growing!
We have lots of creative events on, and usually there are live music and drama events on too! Arran Art Trail offers a great way to see artisits all year round - and maybe you can purchase a lovely momento of your Arran holiday! Arran Open Studios is a great weekend (usually in August) where you can visit artists in their studio and find out more about what inspires them.
Arran Arts Heritage Trail is a physical trail of twenty hand carved red Arran sandstone markers, highlighting key sites and locations of famous artisits who have been inspired by Arran in the past.
When on Arran have a good look for local artisan products and displays.
Arran Art Gallery represents the work of over 80 artists in a spacious and beautifully lit gallery by the sea in Whiting Bay. The gallery holds the largest stock of original art to be found on the island and one of the largest in Scotland. In addition to local artists, the gallery exhibits many of Scotland's established contemporary artists. At present approximately more than 80 Scottish artists are represented in the gallery and also on the website. Quality ceramics, sculptures, photography, jewellery and glasswork complement the gallery; and there is a wide range of artist prints that can be posted directly to any destination worldwide. The gallery also exhibits artwork for sale in a select number of venues around the island. The gallery is open all year round.
01770 700250
Arran's Annual 'Meet the Artists' Festival
Art gallery mailnly for original paintings by Arran artist Jim Mackintosh.
01770 860711
My paintings are based on Scottish landscapes and the feelings they evoke. For me flowing rhythmic lines and beautiful shapes make up landscapes.
My style is fairly abstracted, each mark, shape and curve is carefully considered. I think my work was originally influenced by cubism but I now have a very distinctive style of my own.
My paintings have an almost hypnotic effect while I'm painting. Hours pass very easily in 'Edith', my shepherd's hut studio, which has a jaw dropping view over Brodick Bay.
I show my work at Art galleries around the west coast of Scotland, at various island exhibitions, at my guesthouse The Glenartney and online at my website. I have completed many commissions from all over the UK (examples of these can bee seen on my website)
My limited edition Giclee prints are born and bred on Arran - the fine art printer lives and works here too. I also have placemats, coasters and cards of my work.
01770 303906
Delicate, intricate and contemporary silver jewellery designed and made on the Isle of Arran
07975589432
Working artist's studio. Watercolour paintings and Felt Art inspired by the scenery and wildlife of Arran
01770 700542
Limited Edition Arran Art Gift
07801234588
