Cost of entry to exhibitions in the Exhibition Rooms and Long Gallery is included in admission price, unless otherwise stated.

Special Summer Offer - See both exhibitions for only £4

1 April to 31 October ~ Open 11am to 5pm ~ Daily

(1 Nov to 31 Mar ~ Open Thu-Sun ~ 11am to 4pm)

EXHIBITION ROOMS

Thursday 22 May to 27 July

THE LINES ARE FALLEN TO ME IN PLEASANT PLACES

An exhibition of paintings by former Banff Academy pupil, Jonathan Robertson inspired by his recollections of fisherfolk and coastal life during the 1950s and ‘60s, in the area where he grew up.  Glasgow’s Poet Laureate, Liz Lochhead, says of his work “Jonathan's paintings are so sensuous they seem to smell of salt and creosote, of soil, earth, diesel, coils of kippery rope, grass and apples.  The encrustations and Impastos of actuality go under glazes, get nacreous, become lovely surfaces.  For Jonathan Robertson is a painter in love with paint itself.” 

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Thursday 22 May to 27 July

COASTAL BOY (FISHING BOAT: A534), 1977

from The Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh

The late artist Ian Hamilton Finlay’s work is a unique and complex fusion of poetry, graphic art and sculpture.  He believed that words should not be 'held captive' on the pages of a book, as this sculpural piece illustrates. In the 1960s and 1970s, he used fishing boats and the sea as a point of departure for both poems and artwork - ‘Coastal Boy’ refers to the name of a fishing boat. 

Thursday 7 August to Sunday 28 September

ENERGY North Sea Portraits

from The Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh

The North Sea oil industry plays a vital role in the UK economy.  Oil was first pumped ashore thirty years ago and, based on current estimates, there are only 30 years of oil reserves remaining to be claimed from the sea.  In this exhibition Scottish portrait painter, Fionna Carlisle, has captured the vibrant community of people working throughout the sector. The portraits represent a cross-section of the people working in the oil industry, from employees of major international corporations to the self-employed.

LONG GALLERY

The Long Gallery is also used as educational space and as a result may sometimes be closed to the public.  We advise you to check before making your visit to avoid disappointment.

Thursday 29 May to Sunday 10 August

THE ENA BAXTER COLLECTION

Ena Baxter makes a return visit to Duff house.  This year’s exhibition of 40 of her paintings includes sketches from school days to her beautifully composed flower paintings of the present time.  It will also provide some insight into the life and work of an extraordinary local lady.  Business woman, television presenter, hostess and accomplished artist, we are proud that she has allowed us to present the Ena Baxter story at Duff House for the first time.

Thursday 21 August to Sunday 2 November

ARTWORK BY FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES

J A Stewart and D M Farquharson

This diverse collaborative exhibition by two long-standing friends and colleagues for circa 31 years; ranges from interpretations of the landscape in the north-east corner of Scotland to local coastal studies, still-lifes, portraits, figure studies and cartoons.  John and Douglas use a wide range of media including acrylic, oil, pastel, gouache, pen and ink.

TEAROOM

Thursday 19 June to Sunday 27 July

ARTIST – INVENTOR!

This exhibition of small paintings by local artist Hugh Kirkwood are made possible by the invention of his paint box, patent granted 2007.  The paint box enables him to quickly capture in oils a figure in a doorway, or people on the beach.  This show features our inspiring local coastline with images from Findochty to Pennan.

Thursday 31 July to Sunday 5 October

LACY’S VIEW

Photographer David Lacy Hulbert is originally from Devon but now lives in Crudie and he uses his camera to catch the moment.  David has travelled through Asia, Central Asia and Africa, experiencing a wide variety of cultures.  In this show he shares images, which were triggered by a sense of “What made me look at that?”  He hopes that the viewer will discover that feeling too.   

Thursday 9 October to Sunday 18 January 2009

COAST AND COUNTRY – HOME & ABROAD

Tomintoul artist Jane Lannagan's contemporary batik paintings are greatly influenced by the hues and textures of both Scottish Highlands and coastal views.  However, her eclectic choice for this exhibition also includes scenes from Europe and the Mediterranean.