SUMMERHALL
The former Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies in Edinburgh is now a creative centre and the capital’s biggest arts venue. The sprawling complex has theatre and gallery spaces, libraries and museums, educational and research programmes, studios and workshops, and it hosts exhibitions and events.
www.summerhall.co.uk
DOVECOT
In the heart of Edinburgh, this is a centre for contemporary art, craft and design built around a fully functioning tapestry studio. Its weavers and artists are expert producers of contemporary tapestry and gun-tufted rugs. On at the moment are Our Linen Stories and a series of talks exploring the life and legacy of May Morris, daughter of William Morris.
www.dovecotstudios.com
GLASGOW SCULPTURE STUDIOS
Established in 1988, GSS is a hub for research, production and presentation of contemporary sculpture. It provides a vibrant mix of artists with studio space and production facilities.
www.glasgowsculpturestudios.org
REAL WOOD STUDIOS
This collectively owned workshop, showroom, sawmill and timber merchant near Jedburgh uses locally sourced native hardwoods to make bespoke furniture and interiors. The studio recently celebrated its tenth anniversary and opened its doors for demonstrations, tours and talks.
www.realwoodstudios.com
TRANSMISSION GALLERY
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Escape BOATH HOUSE
An inspirational Georgian manor house in the north-east offers sanctuary to artists, poets and the curious of spirit
Escape THE LOOKOUT
Sun-drenched interiors, right on the beach - it's hard to believe this is Scotland
"It still feels like home. Just nicer"
The owners of this house in Edinburgh didn't intend to give it a complete makeover, but once they started they just couldn't stop
A SCOTTISH LOVE STORY
You need passion to persevere through a lengthy restoration project. Thankfully for this rambling old lodge in Highland Perthshire, its new owners were already head over heels
CLEAN AND POLISH
Ten years in the making, this one-time dental surgery in Portobello has been reshaped as an elegant, practical family home
MEET THE MAKER RACHEL MACLELLAN
You might think the process is purely creative, but designing knitted textiles requires a deep understanding of geometry and pattern calculations. It is intricate and often mathematical. I have learned that knitting demands a constant balance between artistry and engineering. Creating a new textile involves not only selecting colours and yarns but also considering the tensile strength, elasticity and drape of the material. That way, I ensure the final product is both aesthetically pleasing and functional. To me, this blend of creativity and technical precision is a fascinating aspect of knitted textile design.
IN THE KITCHEN AT PARTIES
It's all in the details for this slick and multifunctional entertainment space
JUST A HINT OF PINK
This family-orientated Georgian kitchen gets an upgrade in both footprint and finish
BEHIND CLOSED DOORS
Beauty and the best of Scotland on the shores of Loch Ness
LAURA THOMAS
The environmentalist has become a very successful entrepreneur whose products are stocked by Scotland's best hotels
