History

First established as The Solstice Gallery in 1987, it was renamed The Edinburgh Gallery in 1992. The gallery was a pioneer in bringing art into Dundas Street in the heart of Edinburgh's New Town and establishing a focal point in this distinguished location.

When the gallery first started up works by well known Victorian and early 20th century artists was exhibited. Those included the Edinburgh School of painters, Anne Redpath, Sir William Gillies, John Maxwell and Penelope Beaton.

Also featured were works by Mary Armour and Sir Robin Philipson.

IN 1989 the gallery took a change in direction and began promoting contemporary work with artists ranging from recent graduated, unknown artists and well established figures on the Scottish art scene.

The Edinburgh Gallery quickly became known for launching and promoting careers of many contemporary Scottish figurative painters. Jack Vettriano, Jenny Saville, Andrew Fitzpatrick, Karen McIntyre, Brendan Kelly, Goeff Uglow and Iain Faulkner.

The Gallery exhibits work by many established Artists.

Joan Renton RSW, Brenda Lenaghan RSW, Charles Anderson DA, RSW

Josephine Graham, Connie Simmers, Geoff Uglow,

Muriel Barclay, Liz Knox DA, PAI, PPAI,

Geoffrey Roper, Joan Gillespie, Margaret Ballantyne and many more.

The Edinburgh Gallery has held several large Festival Exhibitions at The Royal Bank of Scotland, College of Physicians and The Merchant's Hall.

The gallery also has maintained a presence in London exhibiting in various venues.