Adam Bruce Thomson

Adam Bruce Thomson was a painter of great integrity whose life mirrored the evolution of Scottish painting in the first three-quarters of the twentieth century. Born in 1885, he attended the newly established Edinburgh College of Art and later served in the Great War. Afterward, he returned to the college to teach for 40 years, nurturing generations of young artists. Although Thomson worked in various media, including printmaking and pastel, he is best known for his oil and watercolour paintings. This focused exhibition, featuring many previously unseen works from his studio, showcases Thomson’s enduring fascination with the Scottish landscape over 50 years.

Amongst the Trees is a celebration of creativity and the diverse ways in which artists engage with their natural and man-made surroundings. It also beckons us into unexplored realms, which may not initially reveal themselves, prompting contemplation on the interconnectedness of all living beings.