Scotland Magazine section Scottish Art

Islands of inspiration

The outer Hebrides have become a haven for artists inspired by the contrasts and isolation of the islands. Ian Sclater travelled to meet them

Forty miles off the northwest coast of Scotland, the remote and sparsely populated Outer Hebrides are home to a colony of talented artists who have been drawn to the area by the unique light and landscape from which they draw their inspiration and by the space and time to pursue their work. Visitor...

By Ian Sclater from Issue 14 published on 2/5/2004