Exhibition: Retrospective Eras
(Fri 13 Feb-Sun 8 Mar)
A selection of pictures by the late artist William T Ord, or Bill to those who knew him. Spanning several eras of creative output and featuring examples of the Scottish seascapes, cityscapes, landscapes and people he encountered are exhibited in oil, watercolour, charcoal and print media. The collection encompasses a rich tapestry of city, rural scenery and working life in Aberdeen, Stornaway, Island of Lewis and latterly, the Mearns village of Muchalls seen through Bill’s eyes as an emerging Scottish artist of the late 1940’s. Bill’s productive career spanned over 60 years through to his final works and exhibitions in the early 2000’s.
Bill Ord was born in Aberdeen in 1929 and attended Gray’s School of Art in 1947. Bill taught art at the Nicolson Institute in Stornaway during the 1950s before returning home to Aberdeen teaching art at Powis Academy and the Grammar School. Settling in the nearby coastal village of Muchalls, the vast majority of his paintings featured the seascapes, cliffs and stacks to be found only a short walk from his home and studio in the former fishing village. Bill later taught at Mearns Academy and surrounding primary schools before retiring in 1986 to paint.
The exhibition is free and non-ticketed. The exhibition space is sometimes used for private events so you may wish to call ahead to ensure it will be accessible for your visit. You can contact Reception on 0131 556 9579.
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Exhibitions
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£0.00 -
13 February 2026-8 March 2026 -
480 minutes -
Scottish Storytelling Centre -
Storytelling Court
