With its secluded beauty, stunning small-town architectures and range of scenic terrain, Peebles and the surrounding towns have long been a natural haven for creative individuals from lands both far and near. Writers and artists abound in this lovely community.
It's little wonder; with an abundance of interesting locations, both historic and natural, many who arrive for a visit often return to stay.
Here is a list of several local artists and galleries. Although this is only a partial representation of the talents that inhabit the area, it's a good sampling of the creative folks of the Scottish Borders.
Galleries in Peebles
| Beltane Studio and Gallery |
Breeze Gallery |
The Cairns Gallery |
Infinity Gallery |
McHardy's Art and Framing Gallery |
Tweeddale Museum and Gallery |
Featured Artists
| Kenny Martin Kenny set up Infinity Gallery on the Northgate in Peebles. His stunning photographs are featured in Peebles Life each month. It's always a pleasure to see what amazing pictures he features in the window of the gallery. |
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| Darren Woodhead Darren's fine nature studies are on display at McHardy's Art and Framing Gallery until the 2nd of June
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Fiona Luing Fiona's lovely jewelry and art are frequently featured in several galleries in Peebles and Edinburgh.
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| Moy Mackay
Using dried and coloured sheep fleece as a medium with stunning results Moy's work is frequently on display at many galleries in Peebles and furthur afield. |
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Dmitry Guskov
Local photographer and artist recently on display at the Eastgate Theatre and Arts Centre. |
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Hugh Sean O'Rourke Glasgow Based Artist/Musician is recently featured at McHardy's Art and Framing Gallery. |
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Local Artists
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| Michael Dove
(The panoramic sketch at the top of this page was drawn by Michael Dove.) |
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| Fiona Graham
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| Angela Hunter
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| Brunton Hunter |
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| Philip Hutton |
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Michael Jessing
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Susheila Jamieson |
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Moy Mackay
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Artists Close to Peebles
While these artisans don't live in Peebles they're close
enough to visit while in the south of Scotland
| Bella Green |
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Mathew White |
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Lizzie Farley |
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Angela Lawrence |
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Ed & Tom Iglehart |
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David Williams
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Bea Last |
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Groups and Special Artworks
| Border Sculptors |
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| Waymerks www.waymerks.org.uk |
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Scottish Borders Arts and Crafts |
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Wasps Artists' Studios |
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Spring Fling This annual event is a wonderful opportunity to visit artists studios and see their current works. |
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If you're an artist in the Peebles area and would like a link to your site, please send an e-mail request.
