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Scotland's landscapes, history and horticulture are at the heart of an evocative new exhibition at the Auld Kirk Museum.

'Geoff Foord – Peaks and Petals' is on at the Kirkintilloch venue from 27 April to 30 May 2024.

The artist – who was born in Glasgow and now lives in Milngavie – found his calling after swapping computers for creating paintings.

Foord, a former civil engineer, said, "Painting is a passion – giving wings to my love of Scottish landscapes, history and flowers.

"A frequent visitor to the Highlands and, in particular, Lochaber and the Hebrides, I enjoy walking and exploring the ever-changing mountain landscape."

As an active member of a number of art groups – including Bearsden Art Club, Milngavie Art Club, Milton of Campsie Art Club and the Antonine Art Group – he has found companionship through art.

Foord's work has been shown widely and in East Dunbartonshire – including the Lillie Art Gallery, the Auld Kirk Museum and art shows in Milton of Campsie.

His Scottish paintings have found their way to homes throughout the world – from Australia and Canada to Switzerland, London, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

'Geoff Foord – Peaks and Petals' is on from 27 April to 30 May 2024 at the Auld Kirk Museum, Cowgate, Kirkintilloch, G66 1HN. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-1pm and 2-5pm. Closed Sunday and Monday. Admission is free.

The official opening takes place on Saturday 27 April at 2.30pm – all welcome.

For more venue information, call 0141 777 3013 or visit EDLC's auld-kirk-museum.

Painting of a landscape with wording: 'Geoff Foord – Peaks and Petals'
Painting of a landscape with wording: 'Geoff Foord – Peaks and Petals'