The Maclaurin Art Gallery News

Cultural Icon - John Byrne

The Maclaurin Gallery • July 4, 2025

More excitement at the weekend, along with some good weather, when we launched the CELEBRATING JOHN BYRNE exhibition on Saturday. We were delighted to welcome John Byrne’s daughter Celie, to open the show.

Celie, who is also an artist, explained that some of her father’s fabulous artwork we have on display, has never been shown in public. This unique collection of work has been made possible, in the main, by The Glasgow Art Studio, The Fine Art Society Edinburgh and the Royal Scottish Academy.  It is a cracker of a show and we are delighted we can also include a piece from the Maclaurin’s own permanent collection.


Look out for Celie’s own figurative artwork, which forms part of this show too! The exhibition runs until 31 August and can be seen in galleries 2, 3 and 4.

Flower Kings and Nobles - Lex McFadyen’s Solo Exhibition

By The Maclaurin Gallery • June 9, 2025
This vibrant selection of predominately new work by Scottish artist Lex McFadyen, adorns gallery one. Most of his work was completed in his sunny French studio at Noyers-sur-Serein, Burgundy. Each one a shining jewel on the canvas and, so far, has proved a popular show with visitors. Images here are from launch day on 24 May and show Lex alongside the gallery’s curator Dianne Gardner. McFadyen grew up in Ayrshire before completing his degree at Glasgow School of Art and he went on to have a successful career in fashion. Now he has come full circle, returning to his first love of painting and we are delighted that he has returned to Ayrshire for a solo show! This exhibition runs until 30 June. There’s still time to see it… or call in again for another look! All artwork is for sale and affordably priced, original artwork. The perfect statement piece to transform any wall in your home.

Spring Vibes

By The Maclaurin Gallery • May 12, 2025
Spring has been busy in the gallery with the launch of both the Glasgow Society of Women Artists' annual exhibition and ‘If You Don’t Ask’ by freelance photographer for the press, Alistair Devine.

Meet the Artist - Ayr Sketch Club

By The Maclaurin Gallery • February 18, 2025
The first exhibition of the year is Ayr Sketch Club's Annual Exhibition. It's always a popular event with a wide range of Ayrshire based artists. We hosted a ‘Meet the Artists’ event midway through their exhibition as, sadly, their scheduled exhibition launch was cancelled due to storm Eowyn. What a great afternoon it was, bustling with artists and visitors! This exhibition continues until the end of March.