Hilde Gallery - North Berwick

02/04/2026

Happy Easter!

16/03/2026

09/03/2026

*A name with meaning*

Exactly one year ago today, after many months of patiently waiting, I finally found premises in North Berwick suitable for a little gallery (it took a further frustrating six months to sort out, but that’s another story!).

Today marks the anniversary of the day I rang the agent and left a message to request a viewing. Later, I had a drink with a good friend and we chatted about fun things like business names. Lots of possibilities were bandied around, including Hilda — my paternal grandmother’s name — someone I loved and admired immensely. Quite fittingly, it also happened to be .

The original Germanic form of the name, Hilde, means “battle”. Nana Hilda had a hard life (as many of her generation did) and I’ve personally had a lifelong battle with my health — Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, with its delightful flare-ups and co-morbidities — so the name felt very fitting indeed.
And so Hilde Gallery was born (six months later!).

My grandmother was a funny, straight-talking, formidable northern woman who was sadly widowed in her early 50s. She passed away when I was 13. I don’t know if she cared much for art, but she was wonderfully creative. I remember making Christmas decorations with her, and she could knit in her sleep.

I hope wherever she is, she’s tickled that I named the gallery after her. I like to think she’s watching over me — no doubt frustrated that I don’t sweep the pavement as often as she would, and probably tutting when I mutter the occasional swearword under my breath after hours (soz nana!).

Happy International Women’s Day to all the strong and mighty women out there. I feel very lucky to know many of you. X

04/03/2026

Core opening hours for March. I'm usually around later so if the lights are on, pop in. 🙂

10/01/2026

Happy New Year! We're easing back in gently with some sensible January hours after all the craziness of Hilde's first four months. What a ride. 😅

24/12/2025

07/12/2025

Today began with a lovely visit from one of my makers, .majorart, who dropped off Hilde’s third helping of his brilliant, quirky sculptures (they never stick around, so hurry!). It was followed by a very busy Sunday of trading and, after closing, a couple of hours of perfect solitude—listening to the beating rain outside (my favourite noise) and Bach’s Cello Suites—while sorting and displaying gorgeous new stock from the very talented and ceramics from my old partner in crime, maestro potter and thoroughly good egg .
After a long and busy week, I’m about to head home to a homemade pie for tea, courtesy of my 12-year-old master baker.
My heart is full. 🧡

07/11/2025

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These two yeti didn’t hang around for long! 👀
I sent them off to earlier this week, and within an hour of being in the gallery they’d packed their metaphorical suitcases and toddled off to new homes in the Netherlands. ✨

I’m always a little amazed by where the work ends up - a small reminder that the things we make keep travelling, even when we’re back at the desk.
Huge thanks to Linda for sending this lovely photo ❤️🙏

If you’re ever up in North Berwick, is absolutely worth a visit ✨️

06/08/2025

Hilde is not yet open for business but the stars are already flocking for their selfies!
The Boomtown Rats are playing Fringe by the Sea tonight. I was in England all day yesterday but couldn't resist placing Zoe R Sutton's amazing rat sculpture subtly in the corner of the window with a bespoke sign in case any 'Rats fans happened to saunter by.
Top prize goes to none other than keen-eyed Bob Geldof for spotting it! 🏆