Caol Ruadh Sculpture Park

12/11/2025

We’re happy to announce we’ll be appearing at the Colintraive Christmas Fête on Saturday 15th November!

Our workshop, The Bluebird Studio, has been producing clay bowls, cups, and other unique sculptures all this year, and all will be for sale.

Find our table at the Colintraive Village Hall, on November 15th from 10:00am-5:00pm

03/07/2025

As we’ve closed our doors for the last time this year on June 29th, we’d like to thank all the visitors who came to experience the garden’s beauty and the creativity of our artists this year.

We’d also like to specially thank our exhibiting artists:
Bill Williamson ()
Frances Clark ()
Janice Affleck ()
Sara Cunningham Bell (.cunninghambell)
Illona Morrice
Tom Allan
Moira Ferguson (.loch.pottery)
Helen Denerley ()
Guy Elder ()
Pauline Muir ()
Vanessa Lawrence ()
Katie Low
and Louise McVey ()

Their work was spectacular and we’re very proud to have hosted them. We are planning on running art workshops later this year, so watch this space for more details.

26/06/2025

It’s our last week of the season and our doors are open! From Thursday 26th June - Sunday 29th, we’ll be open for the last time this year.

Our hours are from 11:00am-5:00pm and picnics and dogs (on a lead) are more than welcome. See you there!

25/05/2025

Despite flashes of rain and sunshine today, we were happy to host Bill Williamson’s () Raku workshop.

Visitors were able to glaze and fire pots with the distinctive cracked finish with stunning results.

Keep an eye out for future workshops here at Caol Ruadh Sculpture Park!

10/04/2025

We were happy to welcome many of our exhibiting artists yesterday to come by and install their works, helped by a beautiful, sunny day on the Kyles. Look forward to seeing these and more when we open next month!

Caol Ruadh Sculpture Park will be reopening on May 2nd until June 29th.
Thursdays to Sundays 11AM - 5PM​

07/04/2025

We're happy to be featured by Scottish Field as part of this year's exhibition. Our doors are due to open May 2nd - June 29th, so make sure to come by and experience our selection of artists and the beautiful Argyll coast!

https://www.scottishfield.co.uk/culture/open-air-gallery-caol-ruadh-sculpture-park-announces-its-return-after-hiatus/

Opened in 2012 by Karen Scotland and Anne Edmonds, this open air gallery is tucked away on the Kyles of Bute on Argyll’s Secret Coast.

05/03/2025

Only 3 seats left for the "Portrait Sculpture Workshop" in May!

Join the incredible Lucianne Lasalle for a hands-on experience workshop at the Bluebird Studio within Caol Ruadh Sculpture Park happening from Friday, May 16 to Sunday, May 18, 2025. Whether you're a beginner or experienced artist, this workshop will guide you through the art of capturing human emotion in clay.

🗓️ Dates: Fri, May 16 – Sun, May 18, 2025
⏰ 10 AM – 04 PM
📍 Location: Bluebird Studio, Caol Ruadh Sculpture Park, Colintraive

What to expect:
🔹 Expert guidance from Lucianne Lasalle
🔹 Learn the techniques of sculpting realistic and expressive portraits
🔹 Small, intimate class of only 8 participants for personalized instruction
🔹 All materials provided

This is a rare opportunity to work directly with a talented professional and take your sculpting skills to the next level.

02/03/2025

This year we will showcase the artwork of talented artists in our Spring Exhibition 2025, running from 2nd of May until 29th of June.
Explore more about these incredible sculptors on our website:
https://www.scottishsculpturepark.com/artists

27/02/2025

The Caol Ruadh Sculpture Park Team is very excited to present new workshops by the famous artist Lucianne Lasalle.

🔹 Portrait Sculpture Workshop
📅 May 16–18, 2025 | ⏰ 10 AM – 4 PM

🔹 Life Sculpture Workshop
📅 September 12–14, 2025 | ⏰ 10 AM – 4 PM

Don’t miss the chance to learn from a master sculptor.
More details on the workshops and how to apply are available on our website.
https://www.scottishsculpturepark.com/activities

23/02/2025

Spring Exhibition 2025

Caol Ruadh Sculpture Park will be open for Spring Exhibition 2025.
02. May - 29. June 2025
Thursday - Sunday 11AM - 5PM​
Admission fee is £5 for adults (Children aged 16 and under can enter for free)

21/02/2025

We renewed our website. Find information about new exhibition openings, workshops and the upcoming artists.
Take a look.

​​This year we are running a variety of activities and workshops, not only art exhibitions, but also pottery sessions that unleash your artistic side,  and life sculptor workshops that inspire you to create stunning three-dimensional art. Meet your favorite artist and discover living art. Wheth...

07/09/2023

Just a quick reminder that Cowal Open Studios are holding their open studios weekend later this month (Sep 22-25) with over 50 artists and makers opening their studios to the public across four routes in Cowal. Please support the incredible creative talent that exists in this spectacular part of the world!

Find out what's behind the closed doors