Greengate Close
A new University Collections display on the Ground Floor of the Sir Duncan Rice Library explores the artist colony at Greengate Close, Kirkcudbright, through Dorothy Johnstone’s painting of the famous close. In the small town of Kirkcudbright in the South-West of Scotland, the close behind 44 High Street, known as Greengate Close, became a hub of creativity in the early twentieth century. In the conservative atmosphere of Scotland during and after World War I, this bohemian space allowed artists to create and live in ways that were unconventional for the time. This display highlights Dorothy Johnstone’s painting of the Close, exploring the unique time and place she captured with her brush.
Curated by: Keava McMillan, University of Glasgow, Christina Mackenzie, University Collections
With thanks to the Johnstone family.
OPENING TIMES as per Library: SDRL
Runs 28 September until May 2027. A talk will be held in November: Dorothy Johnstone’s Greengate Close – Dr Keava McMillan
Date: 05/10/2026 to 11/10/2026
Time: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Organisation: University of Aberdeen, University Collections
Partner: RSA 200
Type: In person
Location: The Sir Duncan Rice Library, Bedford Road, Aberdeen, Aberdeen City AB24 3AA, GB
Free Event: no booking required