Service by artist David Rowlands
On the Centenary anniversary of the Battle of the Somme. The Stirling Smith becomes the latest venue to host the artwork ‘Service’. Gifted by artist David Roland to commemorate the contribution made by Scots during periods of military action and to celebrate the strong links between the Scottish Government and the
Stirling Bowling Club
Established in 1858, Stirling Bowling Club is one of Stirling’s oldest sporting organisations. The Green was the first site to be developed on the north side of Dumbarton Road. Stirling architect William Simpson (1809 – 1890) designed the Club House, which was built in attractive coloured brick and opened in
Mr and Mrs Jaffray
Agnes Wilson and her husband John Jaffray (died 1836) were well–known Stirling people. John was a weaver and spirit dealer who married Agnes in 1808. He was the son of the famous William “Citizen” Jaffray (1749 – 1828), supporter of the French Revolution who made it his mission to vaccinate
The Eyes of the Wanderer” Photography Exhibition, May 2016
A new exhibition opens today in the Smith Cafe. The work of Smith volunteer Alan Gardiner with fellow Forth Valley College students Patrice Hunter and Andrew Sherriff The exhibition will run between 12th May and the 31st July, with each photographer displaying seven of their best images that they have
Queen Caroline of Ansbach (1683 -1737)
Queen Caroline is one of the larger portraits in the Smith collections. With paintings of her husband, King George 11 and his father, King George 1, she has been in Stirling since 1720, when she was commissioned for the Tolbooth. She is represented with the regalia and symbols of the
Wallace Monument
This is the Year of Architecture, when the National Wallace Monument will be celebrating the 155th anniversary of the laying foundation stone, 24 June 1861. It was one of the biggest public events in 19th century Scotland, and was followed by one of the longest building programmes. The Monument was
The Lovers’ Last Lunch, Ian Thompson, 1997
The current exhibition at the Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum is Twentieth Century Art from the Smith’s Collection. This is one of about 60 works in the show, which runs until 14 August. Many different movements and styles are covered, and every decade of the century is represented. The
Terrier and Rat, C Pelham
The Public Catalogue Foundation which worked with the BBC to photograph every oil painting in public collections in Britain has changed its name and website to become Art UK. As part of the re-branding process, the Smith’s outspoken Cat-in-Residence, Oswald C. Smith (@SmithSuperCat) gave an interview on works of art,
First day as an Intern – Nele Thorrez
Intern Nele Thorrez Nationality: Belgian Studies: Master Degree: audio visual and visual art, department Photography, Sint-Lukas, Brussels On a 4 month internship funded by http://www.flandersknowledgearea.be/ On the first day of my internship Iwas able to see the restoration of a painting. I need to say: Waw! I’ve never seen it
Guardians of Scotland Trust
The exhibition of the six finalists in the Guardians of Scotland Trust competition for the design of an artwork to commemorate the part of both William Wallace and Andrew de Moray continues at the Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum until 21 February. Moray died not long after the battle