LANDMARK SCOTTISH ART EXHIBITION COMES TO MILTON ART GALLERY
This November, Milton Art Gallery near Banchory will present Worlds Apart, a major new exhibition bringing together some of Scotland's finest established artists alongside an outstanding new generation of emerging talent.
Opening on Sunday, 8th November 2026, the exhibition has been curated by Kareen Blyth, Manager of Milton Art Gallery and Art Consultant Richard Colquhoun, and offers audiences in the North-east a rare opportunity to experience work by celebrated and rising Scottish artists in one compelling exhibition.
Worlds Apart features work by acclaimed artists Calum Colvin, Ronald Forbes, Alexander Guy, Edward Summerton, Matthew Draper, Arran Ross and Colin Brown, exhibited alongside three exceptional recent master's graduates: Nicole Hopley, Bronwyn MacKenzie and Nicole Macintosh. Together, they represent a remarkable cross-section of Scotland's contemporary art scene, spanning decades of experience, diverse disciplines and fresh creative perspectives.
Although the artists are at very different stages in their creative journeys, Worlds Apart explores what unites them: a shared dedication to their craft and an enduring love of art. The resulting exhibition creates a fascinating dialogue between established voices and emerging talent, inviting visitors to discover the contrasts and connections between their work.
From celebrated figures whose work has helped define Scottish contemporary art to graduates at the beginning of promising careers, Worlds Apart will offer an inspiring and thought-provoking experience. Visitors will encounter a rich variety of styles, subjects and approaches, reflecting the strength and continuing evolution of Scotland's artistic landscape.
A special opening event by private invitation on Saturday, 7th November will feature an exclusive Q&A with Calum Colvin will offer visitors the opportunity to hear directly from one of Scotland's most respected artists about his work, influences and creative process before exploring the exhibition.
Kareen Blyth, Milton Art Gallery said; "We are delighted to bring Worlds Apart to Milton Art Gallery.
"To welcome artists of this calibre alongside such exciting emerging talent is something very special, not only for the gallery but for the wider north-east. The exhibition celebrates the strength of Scottish art across generations and offers visitors a unique opportunity to engage with an extraordinary range of work right here at Milton of Crathes."
Worlds Apart runs at Milton Art Gallery, Milton of Crathes near Banchory, from Sunday, 8th November 2026 to Sunday, 22nd November. The gallery is open daily between 10am and 4pm.
Milton Art Gallery is located at Milton of Crathes on the A93 Aberdeen to Braemar road, just 5 miles from Banchory.
For further information, private invitation, images or interview requests, please contact susanne.shepherd@leysgroup.com.