Andrew Redmond Barr

Atlas of Scotland

The Atlas of Scotland uses hand-drawn maps and illustrations to tell Scotland’s story. It explores in detail how Scotland was made, its history and culture, as well as its long standing as one of the ancient kingdoms of Europe. In addition to mapping the land as a whole, the Atlas also explores the individual localContinue reading “Atlas of Scotland”

Countdown to Declaration of Arbroath’s 700th anniversary

For months I’ve been working on The Illustrated Declaration of Arbroath, a unique illustrated book to coincide with celebrations of the document’s 700th anniversary in 2020. Today I released behind-the-scenes images from the ‘Declaration Studio’, which has been set up at Saltire Society Headquarters in Edinburgh, as well as a short teaser film on socialContinue reading “Countdown to Declaration of Arbroath’s 700th anniversary”

2018 End of Year Review

For me 2018 began with ‘Pith & Power’, an illustrated exhibition exploring Robert Burns’ relationship with politics and power at the Saltire Society in Edinburgh. It ran January – March and was a great opportunity to get people talking about the Bard. See more about the exhibition here. In August I announced my new book project,Continue reading “2018 End of Year Review”