About

The legendary events and personal tragedies that marked the life of Mary, Queen of Scots will be the subject of a new exhibition in Edinburgh this autumn. Linger Awhile, which will open on 14 September at Arusha Gallery, will include 17 new oil paintings by Glasgow-based artist Helen Flockhart, focusing on the human side of the historical figure.

Helen Flockhart (b.1963) is one of the finest and most distinctive Scottish artists of her generation. She often draws creative inspiration from esoteric and mythical sources, and her unique style combines intricate patterns, backdrops of lush …