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Ally Mackellar at Artmap Argyll Open Studios 2026
I’m delighted to be taking part in Artmap Argyll Open Studios 2026, which runs from Friday 21 August to Monday 31 August 2026. Artmap Argyll is a wonderful opportunity to explore the creative landscape of Argyll, visit artists in their own studios and exhibition spaces, and discover the wide range of work being made across the region. This year marks the 19th annual Artmap Argyll Open Studios trail, bringing together artists, makers and visitors from across Argyll and beyond.
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Jun 152 min read


Selected for Spey Bank Studio’s Lochs and Rivers Exhibition
It is a pleasure to have my work selected as the promotional image for the upcoming Lochs and Rivers exhibition at Spey Bank Studio. The painting is featured in the exhibition publicity and on the Visit Cairngorms website, reflecting the exhibition’s celebration of the landscapes and waterways that inspire so much of my work. https://www.visitcairngorms.com/.../spey-bank-studio.../ www.allymackellar.com If you're in the Cairngorms this summer, do make a visit to this amazing
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Jun 151 min read


From Storage Container to My New Studio
When we built our house in the West Highlands four years ago, we bought a shipping container simply to store all the bits and pieces that seem to accumulate during a house build and a move. At the time it was purely practical — somewhere safe to keep tools, boxes and the many things that didn’t yet have a proper home. Over the years it slowly filled up with the usual collection of life’s “useful things”. But as my textile work grew, so did the idea that this space might event
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Mar 83 min read


Winter Exhibition at The Whitehouse Gallery, Kirkcudbright
I am delighted to announce that my felted landscape artworks have been selected for exhibition at the prestigious Whitehouse Gallery in Kirkcudbright as part of their Winter Show, running from 1 November 2025 to 10 January 2026 . The Whitehouse Gallery is known for showcasing some of the finest contemporary artists in Scotland, and it is an honour to have my work included alongside leading textile and mixed-media practitioners. This exhibition will feature a curated selectio
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Oct 27, 20251 min read


Seasons of Change: The Ephemeral and the Everlasting – My next Exhibition in Glasgow
Felted landscape capturing the majestic transition of Glencoe from autumn hues to icy winter, to be showcased in this month's Glasgow...
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Sep 22, 20251 min read


From Fibre to Felt: How I Create My Felted Landscapes
Each of my felted landscapes begins with a handful of natural fibres and a spark of inspiration from the Scottish hills and skies around...
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Jul 16, 20252 min read


Welcome to my new Website
Hi there, and welcome! I’m so excited to share my brand new website with you. Whether you’ve found your way here by chance or have been...
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Jul 9, 20251 min read
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