Inverness
Museum and Art Gallery
November 2009
The Highland Games was held in Moscow, Russia for the
first time in June 1997 with the help of people from Nairn.
At the International Exhibition in Kelvingrove Art
Gallery and Museum in 1901, the Russian pavilion won the first prize.
The Matryoshka dolls project in 2007 featured 30
Matryoshka dolls painted by local artists, supported by Highland 2007.
The dolls were on display in Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, at the
Scottish Parliament and other venues.
The picture
of Robbie Burns, in Soviet poster style, was the winning exhibit for the
art competition.
In 1956, Russia was the first
country in the world to honour Robbie Burns with a commemorative stamp.
You will see exhibits in the form of pictures and
photographs related to the above.
The charity runs art competitions on
Scottish-Russian connections and if you would be interested in taking
part please contact us.
For further
information, the charity contact details are: 01667 45624