CLICK HERE TO ADD YOUR EVENT

Shifting Vistas: 250 Years of Scottish Landscape

250 Years of Scottish Landscape spans artistic production from 18th century to present day, with a selection of historic and contemporary artworks drawn from City Art Centre’s permanent collection.

Shifting Vistas: 250 Years of Scottish Landscape

About Shifting Vistas: 250 Years of Scottish Landscape

For centuries, the Scottish landscape has provided artists with a potent source of inspiration. From scenes of mountains and forests to images of lochs and coastlines, the natural world attracts a range of creative responses. Urban views of towns and cities prompt equally varied interpretations, as artists explore how people have shaped their surroundings. Today our relationship with the landscape has taken on further significance, with environmental concerns over climate change and loss of biodiversity.

Shifting Vistas: 250 Years of Scottish Landscape addresses this ever-evolving subject, with a selection of historic and contemporary artworks drawn from the City Art Centre’s permanent collection of fine art. Spanning artistic production from the 18th century to present day, it includes paintings, drawings, prints and sculptures by artists such as Alexander Nasmyth, John Lavery, SJ Peploe, William Gillies, Joan Eardley and Victoria Crowe. The exhibition also features several recent additions to the collection, on display for the first time.

Sponsored Links

Renfrewshire Council
Escape The Past
Link
Open Pass Scotland
MNB
Renfrewshire Council

Other Events at City Art Centre

ArtSpace in the City Art Centre

25th February 2025 - 31st December 2025

Come and have fun in our family area in the Lower Ground Floor at the City Art Centre!

READ MORE

John Bellany: A Life in Self-Portraiture

31st May 2025 - 28th September 2025

John Bellany: A Life in Self-Portraiture captures the span of an extraordinary life and career, told through the lens of the artist’s own eyes and the words of the people who knew him best.

READ MORE

Unmasked: Exploring Scottish Portraiture

13th September 2025 - 31st May 2026

Featuring examples of painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking and photography, the exhibition at City Art Centre spans almost 400 years of artistic production.

READ MORE

Michael Fullerton

22nd November 2025 - 22nd February 2026

A major exhibition by Glasgow-born artist Michael Fullerton comes to the City Arts Centre!

READ MORE

Sponsored Links

Escape The Past
Paisley First
Fayre Play
Hostelworld
Edinburgh Dungeon
ATG

Similar events you might like...

Snapshots: Gallery Short Talks

Snapshots: Gallery Short Talks

Selected dates between 13th March 2025 - 4th September 2025

Join us on Thursdays at The Palace of Holyroodhouse for a short talk on one of the fascinating photographs in our exhibition Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography!

READ MORE
Visual Arts Scotland: Inches Carr Craft Development Award Showcase Exhibition

Visual Arts Scotland: Inches Carr Craft Development Award Showcase Exhibition

2nd July 2025 - 6th July 2025

The Inches Carr Craft Development Award Showcase Exhibition, at Dundas Street Gallery from 2nd to 6th July, will highlight 16 shortlisted crafters and makers.

READ MORE
Alexander Goudie: La Belle Vie – Act II

Alexander Goudie: La Belle Vie – Act II

3rd July 2025 - 26th July 2025

The Scottish Gallery proudly presents the second chapter in our celebration of Alexander Goudie’s vivid worlds: the sunlit traditions of Brittany and the theatrical elegance of Glasgow.

READ MORE
Fragments

Fragments

5th July 2025 - 30th July 2025

Fragments presents a series of small-scale collages by a selection of &Gallery artists, many of whom are working in this medium for the first time.

READ MORE
Karen Stamper :: Salvage

Karen Stamper :: Salvage

5th July 2025 - 30th July 2025

&Gallery is delighted to welcome back Karen Stamper for her first solo exhibition, Salvage, showing for 5th to 30th July.

READ MORE
Odysseys Through The Storm

Odysseys Through The Storm

8th July 2025 - 12th July 2025

Catch this captivating exhibition showcasing the work of Art Psychotherapy graduates from Queen Margaret University at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall from 8th to 12th July!

READ MORE
Exhibition of Artworks by Roy Middleton

Exhibition of Artworks by Roy Middleton

12th July 2025 - 17th July 2025

‘Elements Series’ is an exciting collection of artworks by Edinburgh artist Roy Middleton exploring other worlds and colour. Catch it at Whitespace from 12 July!

READ MORE
Artists’ Showcase

Artists’ Showcase

16th July 2025

The Melting Pot and Creative Edinburgh have come together on 16th July to showcase the work of up and coming artists in Edinburgh.

READ MORE
IKEA: Magical Patterns

IKEA: Magical Patterns

18th July 2025 - 17th January 2026

IKEA Museum's Magical Patterns exhibition comes to Dovecot Studios, celebrating 60 years of innovative textile design.

READ MORE

Find other events in Edinburgh

Sponsored Links

Renfrewshire Council
Escape The Past
Link
Open Pass Scotland
MNB
Renfrewshire Council
Escape The Past
Paisley First
Fayre Play
Hostelworld
Edinburgh Dungeon
ATG

Popular Events

Grand Cafe Ceilidh
Come along for our Ceilidh Night at The Grand Cafe every Saturday from 10pm until late throughout the summer!
Kids Brunch Klub
Join us at Brewhemia on Sundays in August as we transform into the Kids Brunch Klub playground – a magical club where kids (and their grown-ups) dive into new adventures!
Monday Makes
This summer, join us at The Palace of Holyroodhouse every Monday in the Great Gallery to make your very own trinket box to take home.
Kids Go FREE at Hopetoun House this Summer!
BIG NEWS! This July and August, children aged 15 and under can explore Hopetoun House and Grounds absolutely FREE with a paying adult.
Peruvian Cooking with Mercedes
Join Mercedes for a culinary journey through Peru as she teaches you how to make a traditional lamb stew and a delicious sweet tamale dessert on Saturday 16th August!

Popular Listings

Corn Exchange Haddington Edinburgh Playhouse Festival Theatre Edinburgh Howden Park Centre Livingston Kings Theatre Edinburgh National Museum of Scotland O2 Academy Edinburgh The Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh Traverse Theatre Usher Hall