Author Archives: Andrew Redmond Barr

In 2020 Scotland will celebrate the 700th anniversary of the Declaration of Arbroath, one of the most significant artefacts in our nation’s history. I am looking to raise funds to produce an illustrated book which will be published by the Saltire Society, one of Scotland’s leading cultural bodies. Click here to donate. “It is in truthContinue reading “‘The Illustrated Declaration of Arbroath’”

Two months ago today I launched Pith & Power, an illustrated exhibition celebrating the life and works of Robert Burns at the Saltire Society in Edinburgh. Most Saturdays I sat in the exhibition, working on new illustrations and speaking to visitors. I spoke to locals as well as people from many other countries, keen toContinue reading “‘Pith & Power’ Comes to an End”

Photographs from Pith & Power, a brand new exhibition celebrating the legacy of Robert Burns, which was launched at the Saltire Society in Edinburgh on Burns Night 2018. Hear more about the exhibition in this short film produced by Scots Language Radio (12 minutes in): The exhibition will be open Mon – Thurs, 12pm –Continue reading “‘Pith & Power’ launches in Edinburgh”