Scotland Things to Do

If you’re looking for something different to give as a gift this year, and want to put your money into the pocket of an individual artist rather than a global monopoly, head for the Open Art Exhibition at the Royal Scottish Academy in Edinburgh. The exhibition opens on November 12 and runs through to December 18. Its focus is on small scale, affordable artworks and there are literally hundreds of pieces to choose from, or just admire, by artists from across Scotland.