Artist holidays are a great way to get creative and experience Scotland’s outdoors. Kate Ennis reports
Artists have always had a canny knack of making their craft look so effortless. That may explain why art programmes on television enjoy such large and loyal audiences – watch close enough and the secret of how to recreate such visually appealing paintings may be revealed. Bob Ross on his enduring Jo...
By Kate Ennis
from Issue 35 published on 15/11/2007
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South Banks House, Portencross, near West Kilbride, Ayrshire
Weekend art breaks, which run on specific weekends from May to September, are ideal if you want to incorporate a short three-day painting course within a longer holiday to Scotland. South Banks House, where guests will be ba...
By Kate Ennis
from Issue 35 published on 15/11/2007
If you’re looking for a little rest and relaxation in Scotland, then you can’t go wrong with a holistic retreat. Cora Lydon reports
While holidays should be about taking a break, soaking up the sun and relaxing, for some reason they always end up being the source of much family arguing, an excuse to spend your days trekking from exhibit to landmark just because it’s in the guidebook and of course an excuse to indulge with fine f...
By Cora Lydon
from Issue 34 published on 30/08/2007