Now open at Orkney Museum, a new exhibition celebrating a remarkable artistic friendship.

“Lines of Light, Letters of George Mackay Brown” brings together portraits and personal letters reflecting the connection between George Mackay Brown and artist Ian Charles Scott.

One of Scotland’s Catholic writers, Brown drew deeply on the life and culture of Orkney. His faith shaped much of his work, with themes of community, time, and place running throughout. Scott’s paintings capture him in thoughtful, everyday moments, shaped by years of friendship. Alongside them, Brown’s letters offer a rare insight into his voice, including reflections on creativity and ordinary life.

Together, they tell the story of two creative lives closely connected.

🗓 Running until 25 April
📍 Orkney Arts, Museums and Heritage

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