Today is dreich in Orkney, so was yesterday. A couple of weeks ago it was anything but dreich. During ‘Between the Waters’ at The Ness of Brodgar the weather couldn’t have been better, three days of wall to wall sunshine alongside conversations and time with like minded folk. We were invited and encouraged to view … More dreich
Ironically, my last blog was about time and today I cant help but think ‘where on earth is the time going?’ Tomorrow, I’ve been invited along by Anne Bevan and Mark Edmonds, with other creatives from Orkney, to take part in ‘Between the Waters‘, a group workshop at The Ness of Brodgar. The Ness is … More July (and June was missed)
Once a year, my oldest friends and I spend a long weekend together. This year we stayed in a beautiful house in Spean Bridge and explored the area. We’ve known each other since school – a few of us were at nursery together – and wherever we go, it feels like home. We first decided … More Time
Not really sure where to start today. A Scone, A Spider and a sign stating ‘EVERYTHING IS GOING TO BE ALRIGHT‘ seemed fitting. I’ve made my way on the bus to National Galleries Scotland: Modern One to have a bit of quiet reflection after a busy weekend. Glimro opened on Saturday at The Scottish Gallery … More Glimro
Glimro, my latest collection of work will be exhibited at the Scottish Gallery in March (more details and invite to subscribers to follow later this week). This new body of work reflects walks, thoughout the seasons, around the coast of Orkneys mainland. Over the years I have spend time circumnavigating the coast, collecting snippets along … More Ward Hill
A quick post from me this week to let you know about a workshop I’ll be delivering in Edinburgh. The Scottish Gallery are hosting a workshop to compliment Glimro – my upcoming solo exhibition. For all details and to register and book a place, please visit their website or click here. It would be really … More Workshop
Wideford is one of the few hills to climb in Orkney. Walking from Kirkwall to Wideford is fairly straightforward – either on the road or up the tracks. Once at the top the views of Orkney are wonderful – patchwork fields, the outer islands, the Hoy Hills and a bird’s-eye view of the town and … More Wideford
February has started with the end of The Northern Isles at the Scottish Gallery. Unfortunately I didn’t make it down to see it in person as it’s been fairly busy at home getting ready for my Solo in March. It has been really encouraging to see the positive coverage of the group exhibition – a … More February
Happy New Year! Orkney is covered in snow at the moment and is looking wonderful. The usual vibrant colours have turned monochrome with small hints of blue sky appearing now and again to show the islands at their best. This is what I so love about Orkney, each season shows it off in a new way, makes … More January
December already. The last twelve months have whizzed past – like a lot of folk I’ve only gotten used to writing 2025 and the time is nearly here to write 2026! Isn’t it crazy how time works? I’m really aware that nothing said above is very unique (actually laughing at myself writing that as the … More December
Laura Drever 