Comments on: National Burns Memorial, Mauchline, Ayrshire.

By: Editor

Editor — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 20:52:21 +0000

In reply to Ann Petherick. Hello Ann. The works I saw in the gallery were all originals, and the artist was working on a canvas when I visited. The architecture was of course my main focus, and I was delighted to find the tower in use as a gallery and studio, and a friendly artist inviting visitors to explore.

By: Ann Petherick

Ann Petherick — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 20:30:21 +0000

Thanks Karen. I always enjoy your posts but in this case I have to express my regret that you are promoting the sale of machine-made repoductions, described as ‘artworks’. In York (& everywhere else) we are now overrun by shops calling themselves “galleries” & selling, in effect, photocopies, & all for vastly inflated prices. Can you think of any way in which we can get this point across to the public & protect the interests of genuine artists ?

More strength to the Flaneuse
Best wishes

By: Editor

Editor — Sat, 25 Jan 2025 20:21:17 +0000

In reply to Kate. Thank you Kate. I hope you too enjoy the evening. Your good health!

By: Kate

Kate — Sat, 25 Jan 2025 19:36:31 +0000

Happy Burns night! Hope you two will enjoy more than just one wee dram!

By: Editor

Editor — Sat, 25 Jan 2025 16:07:13 +0000

In reply to Sally Paque. Hello Sally. Wishing you all a wonderful evening and hopefully some fine verse and good spirits (in both senses!)

By: Editor

Editor — Sat, 25 Jan 2025 16:04:44 +0000

In reply to Gand. Your very good health Gand (and your charming companion)

By: Editor

Editor — Sat, 25 Jan 2025 16:03:59 +0000

In reply to Gwyn Headley. Good afternoon Gwyn. Well I must apologise - this auspicious day had entirely passed me by! Next year…

By: Gwyn Headley

Gwyn Headley — Sat, 25 Jan 2025 15:54:27 +0000

Dydd Santes Dwynwen Hapus!

By: Gand

Gand — Sat, 25 Jan 2025 14:10:13 +0000

The haggis will be addressed and the tousled locks going nowhere near a barbers, Syrian or otherwise.
Cheers.

By: Sally Paque

Sally Paque — Sat, 25 Jan 2025 10:18:04 +0000

Happy Burns’ Night! We’ll be celebrating with a dozen local friends, one of whom’s a Scot so we’re sure to have an authentic rendering of something! As always, an interesting & entertaining article (remembering the days when my “uncouth companion” had lovely tousled locks).