Fortingall Art Exhibition 2025

caronironside
Jul 10
2 min read

The annual (and slightly earlier than usual) much loved Fortingall Art Exhibition opens this weekend on Saturday 12 July, and is open from 10-6 daily for two weeks until Sunday 27 July.

This prestigious creative annual event, held every summer since 2004 in the Highland Perthshire village of Fortingall, near Aberfeldy, was set up and is still run by local artists. You'll enjoy work from nine participating Perthshire Artisans and see a variety of work from 34 artists including paintings, jewellery, sculpture, ceramics, glass and bespoke furniture, all in this stunning rural setting.

Beyond the impressive artworks, visiting the beautiful Molteno Hall is always a delight. This unique venue is a rare example of an Arts and Crafts building in Perthshire. The historic village of Fortingall, renowned for its ancient yew tree and believed to be the oldest living tree in Europe, adds to the charm. For two special weeks each year, the annual art exhibition transforms this tranquil rural village into a wonderful day out, lying at the eastern end of the beautiful Glen Lyon, the area is a haven for walkers, wildlife lovers and photographers.

Arts & Crafts Molteno Hall, home to the annual Fortingall Art Exhibition

Perthshire Artisans works featured at Fortingall Art Exhibition 2025. From top left to right, Katy Galbraith, Sheila Roberts, Cathy Wagstaff, Lynsey Isles, Jane Drysdale, Derek Allan, Lynn Shilp, Dave Hunt and Sabrin Miller.

Have a read of the profile pages of the Artisans exhibiting at Fortingall ahead of a visit, to find out a bit more about how they create and their inspirations.

Cathy Wagstaff - painting

Dave Hunt – paintings and photography

Derek Allan - jewellery

Jane Drysdale - glass

Katy Galbraith – mosaics

Lynn Shilp – glass

Lynsey Isles – painting

Sabrin Miller – painting

Sheila Roberts – print engraving