Kenneth Allan at the Finlay Grant gallery in Melrose

Kenneth Allan, Scottish Borders artist, has a solo exhibition at the Finlay Grant gallery in Melrose until the end of November.

Hawick Town Hall in Winter 

The artist himself will be available on the following dates:

Wed Nov 6th                        10am - noon
Fri Nov 8th                           10am - 5pm
Sat Nov 9th                          11:30am - 5pm
Sun Nov 10th                       2pm - 4pm
Wed Nov 13th                      10am - 5pm
Fri Nov 15th                         10am - 5pm
Sat Nov 16th                        11:30am - 5pm
Sun Nov 17th                       2pm - 4pm

Kenneth was born in Peebles, brought up in Innerleithen and now live in Hawick in the Scottish Borders. He says: "I have a passion for the scenery of Scotland, especially the Borders. I like walking in the hills, exploring old ruined tower houses and abandoned shepherd s cottages. In my paintings I try to capture the atmosphere, memories, and romance of this area which is rich in history and beautiful scenery."

Go and see his paintings for yourself at the Finlay Grant Gallery or see his website for more gallery dates.

www.kennethallan.co.uk

A passion for the scenery of Scotland

For years the population of Scotland was decreasing. When people left they often took with them a few mementoes of home. One thing they took however was not tangible: the memory of the atmosphere and scenery of home.

In more recent times an artist from the Scottish Borders, Kenneth M Allan, left the peace and tranquillity of Scotland for a few years. While he was away he began creating beautiful paintings which I think truly capture the atmosphere of Scotland. It’s raining here tonight as I write this, I have a fire burning behind me and I’m snug and warm, just like the people in the homes of this painting: The Boats are in, the Fires are on.

My favourite is his un-named watercolour which reminds me so much of our wonderful holidays up in the north of Scotland.

So whether you’re curled up in front of a fire, still trying to dry off from the days adventures, dreading the impending winter or you’re sitting in Australia waiting for spring and wondering where your ancestors were from take a browse through Kenneth’s paintings and imagine home: 

www.kennethallan.co.uk