5 September - 30 November 2026
St Ayles, Harbourhead, Anstruther, Fife, KY10 3AB
Scottish Fisheries Museum's website
John Bellany : Anchored
An exhibition exploring John Bellany's unique perspective on the east coast fishing industry
 
John Bellany HRSA was an artist with a unique perspective on the fishing industry and communities of the east of Scotland, having grown up within them. His works portray a deep-rooted understanding of the hardness of fishing life, but also of the physical and emotional strength and the particular imagination that sustained the people, from generation to generation, living from the sea.

This exhibition celebrates his very personal eye and focus and brings together artwork from the museum’s collection alongside pieces borrowed from the RSA Collections. It includes two works on public show for the first time, and spans almost the length of Bellany's artistic career. Although the chosen works differ in subject and technique, his uncompromising study of the inter-relationship between man and the sea is a constant throughout.
 
The exhibition will be supported with a programme of events/activities, check with the Museum for details.
 

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  • About the Scottish Fisheries Museum
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    About the Scottish Fisheries Museum

    Set sail through Scotland’s fishing heritage at the Scottish Fisheries Museum in Anstruther. Set in historic buildings overlooking the harbour, the museum is home to fascinating artefacts, beautifully preserved boats, and incredible stories of life at sea.

    Explore the Historic Boatyard, get up close to real fishing gear and boats, and uncover the history of Scotland’s coastal communities. Discover the real price of getting your fish supper.

    The museum is operated by a charitable trust and opened to the public in 1969. It houses a Recognised Collection of National Significance.