Argyll is a hot bed of Arts and Crafts makers. From potters to basket weavers, artists to photographers, there is some true talent in the area.
On the doorstep of Mansefield House is Mansefield Studios Pottery & Craft Gallery. The pottery is the workspace of Tom Butcher, who produces both sculptural pieces and functional tableware. The gallery showcases superb quality ceramics, jewellery, photography, paintings, textiles and other traditional crafts inspired by and hand made in Scotland.
The Art Map Argyll trail takes you to 34 different artists who work throughout Argyll, from Arrochar to Port Appin, Tayvallich to Campbeltown.
Cowal Open Studios is an annual open studios event (every September) where many professional artists – painters, potters, weavers, sculptors, furniture makers, jewellers and photographers, who work on the Cowal peninsula in the midst of the beautiful Argyll countryside, open their doors to the public. Many of the artists are happy to be contacted throughout the year, or have studios that are open to the public.
An art and literature trail in the Trossachs is worth a visit if you are inspired by Highland folklore. For more information, click here.
