Roger Billcliffe Gallery

Roger Billcliffe Gallery Private gallery specialising in contemporary Scottish painting. Exhibitions change monthly.

The Roger Billcliffe Gallery is Scotland's largest private gallery, occupying five floors of an early 19th century building in the heart of Glasgow. The Gallery opened in 1992 and specialises in exhibiting the best of Scottish contemporary and 20th century painting and also displays a wide range of contemporary applied arts - ceramics, jewellery, metalwork, silver and glass. Exhibitions change mon

thly and are primarily solo shows although group exhibitions are usually presented during the summer months.

Some additional paintings from James Fullarton arrived earlier this week for our Farewell show. Two of which have alread...
04/12/2025

Some additional paintings from James Fullarton arrived earlier this week for our Farewell show. Two of which have already sold.
If you want one then I suggest you move quick.

Six wonderfully atmospheric paintings were delivered yesterday by Glasgow based artist Neil Macdonald. His attraction to...
28/10/2025

Six wonderfully atmospheric paintings were delivered yesterday by Glasgow based artist Neil Macdonald. His attraction to and love of that older sense of Scotland, of times perhaps lost, instil a romantic melancholy to his work which I love.
His work will be on display until November 15th

"I am drawn to locations which exert historic and mythic presence. I am particularly engaged with Scottish history and the evidence of its previous peoples.
I explore the lyrical narrative of natural sites and strong bold shapes offered by castles, churches, old townships and harbours. I do this through distortion of perspective, invention and editing, aiming to capture an essence of the structure or place."

Neil Macdonald RSW RGI PAI

Opening next Friday (10th October) is The Power of Still Life. A fabulous exhibition from our wonderful gallery artists....
02/10/2025

Opening next Friday (10th October) is The Power of Still Life. A fabulous exhibition from our wonderful gallery artists.

The ancient academies of art formalised the classic genres of painting, of which Still Life for centuries was perhaps the Cinderella of its time. But the artists of the 20th century upset all of that and Still Life, in the hands of painters such as Picasso and Braque, Ben Nicholson and the Two Roberts, transcended all of the old rules.
It is the kind of painting that was seen as closest to its audience which recognised the everyday and personal elements of its compositions. It remains the kind of painting which communicates most clearly with the public, whether serious collectors or just somebody who falls in love with a particular collections of inanimate objects in a painting – jugs, books, ceramics, flowers, the bric-a-brac of everyday life.

https://www.billcliffegallery.com/events/event/the-power-of-still-life/

Also new to the gallery this week comes six vibrant still life paintings from Andrew Cross.It is important to the artist...
09/09/2025

Also new to the gallery this week comes six vibrant still life paintings from Andrew Cross.

It is important to the artist that he keeps the application of paint as fresh looking as possible, with brush marks and scrapings still evident in the finished work.

Both shows are open to the public from today.

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From next week you can view a small but beautiful exhibition of eight paintings from Sarah Carrington of her beloved Isl...
03/09/2025

From next week you can view a small but beautiful exhibition of eight paintings from Sarah Carrington of her beloved Isle of Iona.

“Iona is steeped in history, has an incredible light quality, and a wonderful sense of space. Known as a “thin place” – where the gap between heaven and earth is at its thinnest – people have been drawn to this little isle for centuries. Iona’s varied, beautiful landscape and all its tones and textures are a continual inspiration for me as a painter.”

Sarah Carrington 2025

With our second august virtual exhibition we cast a spotlight upon and showcase new work from Michael Corsar (yes me).Tw...
13/08/2025

With our second august virtual exhibition we cast a spotlight upon and showcase new work from Michael Corsar (yes me).
Twilight is my favourite time of the day. As the daylight begins to fade it’s a time to pause – to reflect – to breathe.
I hope you enjoy.

https://www.billcliffegallery.com/events/event/august-spotlight-2/

As our summer exhibition continues until September, to keep the website fresh I have curated two virtual exhibitions for...
13/08/2025

As our summer exhibition continues until September, to keep the website fresh I have curated two virtual exhibitions for August.

First, Birds is, as its title suggests, all about birds. It brings together both painting and sculpture to celebrate all things avian. Birds have long been a source of fascination for artists, for their beauty or their symbolic promise. The freedom of flight is an enticing subject for those seeking freedom of thought and expression.

https://www.billcliffegallery.com/events/event/birds/

John Houston, OBE, RSA was born in Buckhaven, Fife, and is best known for his landscapes inspired by the East Coast of S...
06/08/2025

John Houston, OBE, RSA was born in Buckhaven, Fife, and is best known for his landscapes inspired by the East Coast of Scotland, especially the Bass Rock in the Firth of Forth. But this is a rare venture west.
His work goes beyond the simple representation of the countryside his use of colour is unique with bold, warm and vibrant hues which mixed together form unforgettable work.

Sunset, Achiltibuie, oil on canvas, 11 x 35cm

Straight from the studio of the talented Mhairi Corr comes the very dapper Kenneth. Resplendant in his tweed jacket and ...
05/08/2025

Straight from the studio of the talented Mhairi Corr comes the very dapper Kenneth. Resplendant in his tweed jacket and kilt he is a welcome addition to our summer show - This is Scotland.

https://www.billcliffegallery.com/events/event/this-is-scotland/

Kenneth will most likely not be staying with us for long so I suggest you move quickly if you wish to adopt him.

Although popular throughout the year, "unframed/postcard" paintings do particularly well through the summer months.Easy ...
22/07/2025

Although popular throughout the year, "unframed/postcard" paintings do particularly well through the summer months.
Easy to take away, pack in a suitcase or to post out its easy to see why tourists love them.
Here are a few paintings currently appearing in our summer exhibition - This is Scotland.

Address

185b Bath Street
Glasgow
G24HU

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 1pm

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