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What's gone before at Studies in Photography
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Studies Festive Exhibition
We are delighted to end the year with a mixed show featuring 19 incredible artists:
Victor Albrow, Jane Brettle, Constanza Dessain, Robin Gillanders, Jennifer Gough-Cooper, Alexander Hamilton, Sheila Masson, Norman McBeath, Jaime Molina, John Perivolaris, Ron O’Donnell, Diana Sosnowska, Oana Stanciu, Iain Stewart, Andy Wiener, David Williams, Graham Williams.
Sat 15th Nov - Sat 20th Dec 2025
Free admission
conference
SHIFTING PERSPECTIVES, Scotland’s Urban Architecture through the Lens
Organised by Studies in Photography, the conference will explore how photography has shaped and recorded the urban architectural heritage of Scotland.
5 November, National Library of Scotland
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New Contemporaries 2
The New Contemporaries exhibition is an ongoing segment from our journal which features three new and emerging artists in photography both in Scotland and internationally. In this feature we are exhibiting works from Laetitia Heisler, Gabriela Pieniążek and Graham Williams.
Fri 5th Sep -Sat 8th Nov 2025
Free admission
Exhibition
PhotoDalkeith 2025
PhotoDalkeith returns for its second year at Dalkeith Palace. Celebrate the art of photography with us once again as we showcase a selection of works by some of the most distinguished contemporary photographers.
Open weekly, Friday to Sunday.
Sat 30th August - Sun 5th October 2025
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Afterimage: Sylwia Kowalczyk
Studies in Photography is pleased to present Afterimage, a striking new solo exhibition by Edinburgh-based Polish artist Sylwia Kowalczyk. Curated by independent photography curator Alexander Moore. It is supported by the National Lottery through Creative Scotland and forms part of the British Council’s UK/Poland Season 2025, aligning with the Edinburgh International Festival’s “The Truth We Seek” focus on Poland.
FREE ENTRY
Thurs 31st July - Sat 30th August 2025.
Exhibition opening: 30th July at 6pm
Exhibition
The Killing Time
Iain Stewart
Presenting the latest exhibition and publication by Iain Stewart. The Killing Time documents Galloway's landscape and dark history, through personal connections to the stories of the Solway Martyrs and the Covenanters.
FREE ENTRY
Fri 13th June - Sat 19th July 2025
Book Launch: 14th June 2025
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New Contemporaries
Tayo Adekunle, Eoin Carey, Tiu Makkonen
This group exhibition hosts three artists who were featured in our last Winter Journal. Each artist will exhibit a series of portraits from their previous bodies of work which explore contemporary ways of seeing, self-identification, acceptance, and identity.
Fri 9th May - Sat 7th June
Studies Day: 6th June 2025 at 4pm
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Exceptional Subjects
Norman McBeath & Melissa McCarthy
Introducing a new body of work by photographer and printmaker Norman McBeath RSA, in collaboration with the writer Melissa McCarthy.
Sat 5th April - Sat 3rd May 2025
Studies Day: 12th April
EXHIBITION
Joseph McKenzie: Father of Modern Scottish Photography
A celebration of Joseph McKenzie's work. This exhibiton features vintage and platinum prints dating between 1948-1970 in London and Scotland, including prints from McKenzie's important social study of the Glasgow Gorbals Children.
Fri 28th February - Sat 29th March 2025
Study Day: 19th March 2025
EXHIBITION
John Thomson in China
Our first exhibition of the year, featuring images from legendary Scottish photographer John Thomson (1837-1921).
Weds 29th January - Sun 23rd February
Exhibition
Another Weeping Woman - Diana Sosnowska
The first major UK exhibition of Scotland trained, US based photographer Diana Sosnowska.
Sat 13th July - Sun 28th July 2024
Exhibition
Robin Gillanders and Little Sparta
The exhibition presents important
photographs made at Little Sparta, the garden of artist/poet Ian Hamilton Finlay and collaborations with him, undertaken by Robin Gillanders between 1993 until Finlay’s death in 2006
Sat 6th April - Friday 26th April 2024
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Dreaming Difference: Exhibition
A retrospective of the work of acclaimed photographer David Williams.
Sat 3rd Feb - Sat 17th Feb 2024
The Film of the Sound and Vision of Dreaming Difference
The Film of the Sound and Vision of Dreaming Difference
PhotoDalkeith 2025: Nature and Nurture | Contemporary Scottish Photography Exhibition at Dalkeith Palace
30 August - 5 October 2025, weekly, Fridays to Sundays
Following the successful launch in 2024, the Buccleuch Living Heritage Trust in partnership with Studies in Photography is delighted to announce the return of PhotoDalkeith for 2025. The magnificent Dalkeith Palace once again hosts the evocative exhibition of contemporary Scottish photography, this year curated by Julie Lawson and centred around the compelling themes of Nature and Nurture.
Running from 30th August to 5th October, the exhibition brings together work from seventeen leading photographers, many of whom are unveiling previously unseen pieces, created specifically in response to this year’s dual themes. Set within the grandeur of Dalkeith Palace and the surrounding estate, the exhibition invites visitors to reflect on the enduring relationship between people, place and the natural world. A special exhibition in the pop-up café will show the work by members of Midlothian Camera Club.
Among the highlights are a rare selection of never-before-seen photographs from the Buccleuch Family Albums, reinterpreted by Walter, Earl of Dalkeith. These images connect the family’s deep-rooted history with the natural beauty and heritage of the estate.
Workshops & Events
In addition to the main exhibition, visitors can enjoy a rich programme of events designed to deepen engagement with the themes of PhotoDalkeith 2025. A series of workshops and demonstrations offers hands-on opportunities to explore the creative process, from cyanotype printing to tintype portraiture led by expert photographers and suitable for all levels of experience.
Two special evening events provide further insight into the relationship between photography, history and thought. The Killing Time, on 18th September, brings together Iain Stewart, James Robertson and Dr Ashlyn Cudney in conversation, while Music of the Enlightenment, on 4th October, explores philosophy, nature and creativity through a combined talk and concert.
Palace & Exhibition Tours
Visitors can also take part in two distinct guided tours throughout the exhibition. PhotoDalkeith Exhibition Tours delve into the world of contemporary Scottish photography, providing deeper context to the featured artists and works on display. Tours of Dalkeith Palace itself offer a fascinating insight into the building’s rich and multi-layered history - from its origins as a medieval castle to its transformation into a grand ducal residence.
PhotoDalkeith runs from 30th August to 5th October. Tickets can be booked online at: www.dalkeithcountrypark.co.uk/event/photodalkeith/
Featured Artists:
Jane Brettle, Alicia Bruce, Calum Colvin, Jennifer Gough Cooper, Walter Dalkeith, Constanza Dessain, David Eustace, Graham Fagen, Robin Gillanders, Alexander Hamilton, Alex Lindsay, Norman McBeath, Margaret Mitchell, Ron O’Donnell, Iain Stewart, Andy Wiener, David Williams.
Image credit: Margaret Mitchell, A Gentle Awareness, 2024 (top), David Williams, Samuel with his Godfather David and Irene, 1998 (bottom)
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China Through the Lens of John Thomson
As part of the John Thomson centenary celebrations of 2021 we are delighted to have been given the opportunity to present some beautifully created prints of his work.
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