Scottish Glass Celebrated in a Year Long Event

The glass gallery at the Museum of Edinburgh (formerly Huntly House) is called the Edinburgh Room. It has been closed for 20 years, but is open to the public throughout this year to celebrate 2010. They are also planning a display of glass from Lauriston Castle there. This is a marvellous opportunity to see some of the finest glass made in Edinburgh, so do make sure to visit if you can.

Aberdeen has just opened a new exhibition of their glass for 2010. The have a lovely, and very fine, collection of Scottish glass. From Jacobite glass to some of the best contemporary makers, this is a jewel in the North.

Kelvingrove will be opening their new glass display on August 28. It is an extraordinary collection of Scottish glass dating from the 18th century to the present day. This is a terrific opportunity to see some glass which has not been on display for a generation. Indeed, some of the contemporary pieces have never been on public display before. Go and glory in a rare set of 18th century glasses, one of the earliest bottles made in the west, exquisite pieces by Walton and Monart, and much, much more.

And if Monart is your enthusiasm, don´t forget to make a visit to Perth. Their displays may be dated (although they are hoping to get funds to redisplay their wonderful glass collection), but they have a huge collection there and it is well worth a detour to see.