In Sea Fever we find Frances Macdonald painting her long-favoured subjects: the curve of the White Strand of the Monks and the Island of Storms on the east coast of Iona; the distinctive rocks of the North End; the extraordinary views west from Crinan; the full blooming of bluebells in the Argyll forest and a group of late autumn pictures of Brittany.

Adrian McCurdy’s lifelong connection with wood has shaped a unique practice where fine art and craftsmanship merge. Adrian embraces the raw authenticity of riven wood, using hand tools to release the natural shapes hidden within each log. His designs emerge gradually, responding to the wood’s grain, character, and history—sometimes years after a log is first selected. The flow of oak grain is a constant feature in this new exhibition. Inspired by local rivers and ponds, the natural patterns of wood grain take on a pictorial quality.

Harbours & High Water celebrates contemporary and historical Scottish artists responses to the edges of our landscape. It highlights the enduring majesty of the ocean and examines the complex interplay between humans and the sea—a relationship that is as much about survival and sustenance as it is about awe and inspiration.