Flag Irises, Tiree by Cardross artist Joyce Borland
The porch of a Kilcreggan house is being turned into a tiny gallery for early Christmas shoppers – and it may be the smallest in Scotland.
While there are claims of a gallery in a phone box, the two-metre square space in the Rosneath Peninsula porch is also a likely contender
Already more than a dozen local artists from Cardross, Helensburgh, Rhu, Cove and Kilcreggan have come on board to show their work The Porch Gallery from Saturday November 21 to Sunday December 6 in an exhibition titled A Little Christmas Magic.
These include well-known names like Joyce Borland, Eleanor Carlingford, Mary-Jane Selwood, Caitlin Hegney, Helen Reid-Foster and Molly Bradshaw, as well as less well-kent exhibitors like Fiona Kilgore, Nigel Reid-Foster, Fiona Howard, Heather Spriggs, Laura Caldwell, Kim Selwood, Wendy Robinson, Craufurd McBride and Golden Oak.
With so many events cancelled, artists and craftspeople have lost out on opportunities to sell their work during the run-up to Christmas.
Fiona Holland, who used to run exhibitions for a gallery in Helensburgh, recently had her porch at Templeton Cottage on School Road in the village spruced up and it seemed like a great venue.
“There’s no doubt the size is a challenge, but it’s quite flexible and quirky,” she said.
“Putting on a wee pop-up before the porch turns into what it’s supposed to be – a dumping ground for all kinds of food, gadgets, garden things, wellies and the like – just seemed like a good idea; at the moment it’s nice and clean and bright.
“I really hope people will come along and find some great Christmas treats and support the artists – honestly, I do think we have something for everyone, with prices ranging from £3.50 to £600.
“We are also raising money for charities, including the British Divers Marine Life Rescue, RNLI, Scottish SPCA, Helensburgh’s Dementia Resource Centre and Cats Protection via various festive and craft items, as well as a selection of cards.”
Full details of location and opening hours (it will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays), as well as its Covid-19 compliance measures are available on The Porch Gallery Facebook page.
It will also be open in the evening by appointment only.
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