The owner of a popular Kilcreggan art gallery is preparing to open her doors for the final days of 2023.
The final days of the Winter Wonders exhibition will be displayed in The Porch Gallery at owner Fiona Holland’s home of Templeton Cottage on School Road until Sunday, December 3.
However, Fiona has confirmed that she will be unable open from the usual 12pm to 5.30pm on Friday, December 1 and will instead offer a late-night shopping option from 4pm until 8pm.
The gallery will remain open from 12pm until 5.30pm on Thursday, November 30 and on both Saturday and Sunday, December 2 and 3 before finishing up for this year.
The event has become a local favourite and showcases work from across Scotland as exhibitors range from highly collected and nationally renowned artists to brand-new emerging talents.
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Fiona told the Advertiser: "Once again I’ve been so grateful for the support this wee gallery at my home has had.
"I’ve brought together almost 30 artists and makers from the local area and across Scotland, and there has been such a great response from visitors.
“I’ve introduced some newcomers this time and brought back many old favourites for the fourth Christmas show, Winter Wonders - and everyone has been hugely supportive.
“It all started in November 2020 at the height of Covid as a one-off idea in my porch - hence the name.
"I’m actually really humbled that it received so much support and love that it has come back year after year since, bringing with it people who have visited every single show and those who are still discovering it for the first time.
"I need to thank them all hugely for making it all work.
“I’m also absolutely passionate about the work of the amazing RNLI and continue to support these lifesavers with cards sales and would encourage anyone coming along to consider taking some home with them; every single penny counts.
“I apologise for the unforeseen change in opening hours on Friday and hope that everyone will understand and still be able to find time to visit in these last few days.”
For more information about the gallery visit The Porch Gallery on Facebook and Instagram at porchgalleryscotland.
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