27 June – 5 October 2026
Hawick Museum & Gallery, Wilton Lodge Park, Hawick, TD9 7JL
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  • 27 June - 5 October 2026 Past, Present, Future: The Royal Scottish Academy in the Scottish Borders Celebrating 200 years...

    Andrew Cranston RSA, Trail of the Lonesome Pine, 1993. From the Collections of Scottish Borders Council (Hawick Museum). Copyright: administered on behalf of Scottish Borders Council by Live Borders
    27 June - 5 October 2026
    Past, Present, Future: The Royal Scottish Academy in the Scottish Borders
    Celebrating 200 years of art, inspiration, and connection

     

    Past, Present, Future: The RSA in the Borders is a landmark exhibition at Hawick Museum & Gallery exploring the enduring relationship between the Royal Scottish Academy and the Scottish Borders.

    To celebrate the RSA’s 200th year, this show brings together early and contemporary works by artists with a strong connection to the Scottish Borders. Visitors can discover the achievements of past Academicians such as Anne Redpath RSA and Thomas Scott RSA alongside works by today’s leading Academicians including Victoria Crowe RSA, George Donald RSA, Jake Harvey RSA, and Andrew Cranston RSA (Elect).

    Looking ahead, the exhibition also highlights the next generation - emerging voices shaping the future of art in the region. Artworks on display include paintings by David Cass and sculptures by Richard Goldsworthy.

    Alongside the exhibition, a programme of talks, tours, and tutored workshops offer visitors unique opportunities to engage with the art and ideas that continue to define and inspire creativity in the Scottish Borders.
  • Andrew Cranston RSA, Trail of the Lonesome Pine, 1993. From the Collections of Scottish Borders Council (Hawick Museum). Copyright: administered on behalf of Scottish Borders Council by Live Borders (Larger version of this image opens in a popup).
    FCB Cadell RSA, Portrait of a Girl. From the Collections of Scottish Borders Council (Hawick Museum). Copyright: administered on behalf of Scottish Borders Council by Live Borders (Larger version of this image opens in a popup).
    William Johnstone RSA, Francis George Scott. From the Collections of Scottish Borders Council (Hawick Museum). Copyright: administered on behalf of Scottish Borders Council by Live Borders (Larger version of this image opens in a popup).
    Anne Redpath RSA, Cottages. From the Collections of Scottish Borders Council (Hawick Museum). Copyright: administered on behalf of Scottish Borders Council by Live Borders (Larger version of this image opens in a popup).
    David Michie RSA, January Tulips, c.1959. From the Collections of Scottish Borders Council (Hawick Museum). Copyright: administered on behalf of Scottish Borders Council by Live Borders (Larger version of this image opens in a popup).
    Alfons Bytautus RSA, On the Edge. From the Collections of Scottish Borders Council (Hawick Museum). Copyright: administered on behalf of Scottish Borders Council by Live Borders (Larger version of this image opens in a popup).

    Andrew Cranston RSA, Trail of the Lonesome Pine, 1993. From the Collections of Scottish Borders Council (Hawick Museum). Copyright: administered on behalf of Scottish Borders Council by Live Borders

  • About Hawick Museum & Gallery

    About Hawick Museum & Gallery

    Hawick Museum & Gallery is the oldest museum in the region. Set in a 19th-century mansion surrounded by landscaped gardens, the museum celebrates Hawick’s rich heritage, from its textile history to famous motorcycling champions.

    Two galleries host a programme of vibrant exhibitions featuring mainly contemporary works throughout the season, offering visitors the chance to engage with the work of established artists as well as introducing emerging talent to new audiences.

    Hawick Museum & Gallery aims to preserve and share the cultural, artistic, and industrial story of Hawick and the wider Borders, engaging with visitors through exhibitions, events, and educational programmes.

     

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