Upper Gallery May & June 2025
Bho Bheul an Eòin ~ From the bird’s mouth
Derek Robertson
Giving Gaelic names to new species of animals & plants in Scotland
Working with scientists, academics and Gaelic writers, Derek created and illustrated a book that describes human impact on the environment and the deep links between place, culture and belonging. The book was named one of the "best bird books" in the UK and shortlisted for the Gaelic Literature Awards. This is an exhibition of Derek's illustrations for the book, alongside poems written for the book by Roddy Gorman.
Born and raised in Fife, Derek Robertson BA RSW SSA SAA IWS works from his studio in Balmerino. Since graduating from Duncan and Jordanstone Art College in Dundee in 1989, has has established a name as one of the country’s foremost wildlife and landscape artists.
He exhibits work in galleries around the world including regular selection in the Woodson Art Museum Birds in Art international show in the USA where his work is also held in the permanent collection. His paintings, prints and publications are held in private collections in more than 40 countries as well as in numerous public collections including those of several British Universities, Museums and the collections of the Royal Family, The Tate Galleries and The Scotland Office in London.
As well as having a fascination for wildlife as an artist, Derek contributes to scientific research work as an enthusiastic amateur naturalist, researcher and bird-bander. He has developed a number of research and survey techniques that have been adopted by professional organisations. He has had his researches published in numerous scientific journals, been author and editor in many publications and served as a volunteer on numerous research and trust committees.
Derek has been awarded many accolades, commendations and prizes for his work as an artist, as a writer, researcher and broadcaster.
Derek Robertson
Bee Orchid
Original watercolour
40 x 40 cm
£490
Mandarin Duck
Original watercolour
40 x 40 cm
£490
Visit our Upper Gallery (no admission charge) to view:
Bho Bheul an Eòin ~ From the bird’s mouth by Derek Robertson will be on display at Gairloch Museum during May and June 2025.
Opening Hours
Mondays - Saturdays, 10am - 5pm
f you wish to purchase artwork, please use the contact details below. We can accept payment at the Museum or are equally happy to invoice and take payment by bank transfer. At the end of the exhibition, the Museum will help to arrange delivery or collection of your artwork. When a cost is incurred, this is passed on to the buyer. Within Scotland, we usually manage to deploy our “informal” art delivery network and no charge.
While you're at the Museum, you might like to also view
Desctination by Anna Brice Cockland in our Lower Gallery. This exhibition also has no admission charge.