Scottish art - Gillian Kyle

Scottish Thistles

2019-08-29 2019-11-22

As the old saying goes, a picture can paint 1,000 words. But such is the passion and emotion stirred by the humble Scottish thistle, we'd better make that 5,000 words. Do you know how the humble but not so dainty thistle come to be a worldwide emblem of Scotland? For full chapter, verse and infographic on [...]

Scottish Notecards

2019-08-23 2020-06-25

Introducing our new Gillian Kyle Scottish themed notecard sets: packs of 12 notecards (blank inside) and envelopes featuring 4 different designs in each. The next time you reach out to an old friend or distant relative, why not send a little ray of Scottish sunshine in the form of a hand written Scottish notecard? Today [...]

Illustrated Scottish Facts and Figures

2019-06-25 2019-08-07

Measuring and quantifying Scotland has been an ongoing fascination for we Scots over the centuries. As a consequence, there exists an almost unending list of fascinating facts and figures on Scotland. Kids love to acquire and trade facts: the highest, the longest, the oldest, the weirdest. Scientists are constantly tinkering and recalibrating devices, technologies and [...]

Every Scottish dad is a winner!

2019-06-07 2020-02-14

Play the Gillian Kyle puggie for Father's Day gift ideas! We have a whole host of unique contemporary Scottish Father's Day options: Scottish themed mugs and coasters; canvases and prints; suitcases; clocks and a great range of Scottish t-shirts. And don't forget that we are official merchandising licensees for both Tunnock's and IRN-BRU. Bingo if [...]

Scottish kids t shirts from Gillian Kyle

Wee G

2019-04-26 2020-01-14

We are launching Wee G with 3 topical kids t shirt designs: • Glasgow cone: the counterculture symbol of Glasgow • Dippy: the dino-star at the Kelvingrove Art Museum • May the Forth: the iconic Forth Bridge What better way to say I Belong to Glasgow than donning the Glasgow Cone? The Duke of Wellington [...]

Emblems of Scotland by Scottish Artist Gillian Kyle

Robert the Bruce, Tartan Day and April 6th

2019-04-04 2020-01-28

This is my Scottish infographic about our world-renowned and iconic Emblems of Scotland; a story rich in history, pioneers and Scottish character. At Gillian Kyle we draw our Scottish inspiration from what’s around us: the great and small, the old and new. All the things that make Scotland so wonderfully different and unique. And there is [...]

11 Inspiring and Iconic Scottish Brands

2019-03-12 2020-03-24

I've been wanting to illustrate and write about these 11 Inspiring and Iconic Scottish Brands for some time.  In Scotland, we have a wealth of fantastic brands that any country in the world would be proud to claim as their own; yet another example of Scotland punching well above its weight. As an artist, I [...]

Pop meets Pop! The story behind my new IRN-BRU gift range

2018-12-17 2020-03-24

Last week we launched our brand new, officially licensed IRN-BRU gift range; an homage to the classic, vintage IRN-BRU bottle and the vibrant simplicity of the 60’s pop-art movement. A long time in development, this range has been tons of fun to work on and I’m very proud of the results. The reaction from my [...]

Famous Scots - Scottish architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Glasgow School of Art infographic illustrated story with interesting facts by Scottish artist Gillian Kyle

Charles Rennie Mackintosh at 150

2018-06-01 2020-06-25

In 2016 Charles Rennie Mackintosh was voted #2 Great Scot* in a poll conducted by the National Trust for Scotland. But how how much do we really know about this clearly much loved and iconic Scottish designer? (br) On the eve of his 150th birthday on June 7th, I set out to find out more about […]

Scotties and Westies

2018-05-25 2020-06-25

In Scotland things tend to happen in pairs: • highlands & lowlands • kilts & bagpipes • haggis & neeps • Clyde & Forth • Robert Burns & Sir Walter Scott • teacakes & caramel wafers • Scotties & Westies Scotties & Westies, or more formally Scottish Terriers and West Highland Terriers, are two Scottish [...]