Edinburgh Sketcher
@www.edinburghsketcher.com
Artist sketching the beautiful city of Edinburgh. This is my sketch blog including family, art, news and events from the city.
Less than a week remains to have your say on the north–south tram consultation. A recent walk along the #RoseburnPath reminded me how vital this space is—for wildlife, fresh air, and peace of mind.
Consultation: consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/tram-north-south
#SaveTheRoseburnPath
Consultation: consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/tram-north-south
#SaveTheRoseburnPath
November 11, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Less than a week remains to have your say on the north–south tram consultation. A recent walk along the #RoseburnPath reminded me how vital this space is—for wildlife, fresh air, and peace of mind.
Consultation: consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/tram-north-south
#SaveTheRoseburnPath
Consultation: consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/tram-north-south
#SaveTheRoseburnPath
WhereArtI Quiz - Autumn colours on the famous city street…
A weekly sketch of a place or detail within the city of Edinburgh. Tell me the location via the link below and you could win some winter gift cards.
#nospoilers #enteronwebsite
www.edinburghsketcher.com/p/wherearti-...
A weekly sketch of a place or detail within the city of Edinburgh. Tell me the location via the link below and you could win some winter gift cards.
#nospoilers #enteronwebsite
www.edinburghsketcher.com/p/wherearti-...
November 10, 2025 at 11:51 AM
WhereArtI Quiz - Autumn colours on the famous city street…
A weekly sketch of a place or detail within the city of Edinburgh. Tell me the location via the link below and you could win some winter gift cards.
#nospoilers #enteronwebsite
www.edinburghsketcher.com/p/wherearti-...
A weekly sketch of a place or detail within the city of Edinburgh. Tell me the location via the link below and you could win some winter gift cards.
#nospoilers #enteronwebsite
www.edinburghsketcher.com/p/wherearti-...
Join me for a little festive fun at Arienas Collective Open Day 2025, tomorrow, Saturday 8th November 12 pm to 6pm in Dublin Meuse Edinburgh. Pick up a unique Edinburgh made gift as our artists will be selling their creations too. #edinburgh #whatsonedinburgh #workshop #artistlife #meettheartist
November 7, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Join me for a little festive fun at Arienas Collective Open Day 2025, tomorrow, Saturday 8th November 12 pm to 6pm in Dublin Meuse Edinburgh. Pick up a unique Edinburgh made gift as our artists will be selling their creations too. #edinburgh #whatsonedinburgh #workshop #artistlife #meettheartist
WhereArtI Quiz - A slightly different style print this week of this iconic city centre structure…
If you can tell me the location you will be entered into a draw to win some gift cards. Leave your answer via the link:
www.edinburghsketcher.com/p/wherearti-...
#edinburghlove #edinburghlife
If you can tell me the location you will be entered into a draw to win some gift cards. Leave your answer via the link:
www.edinburghsketcher.com/p/wherearti-...
#edinburghlove #edinburghlife
November 3, 2025 at 10:55 AM
WhereArtI Quiz - A slightly different style print this week of this iconic city centre structure…
If you can tell me the location you will be entered into a draw to win some gift cards. Leave your answer via the link:
www.edinburghsketcher.com/p/wherearti-...
#edinburghlove #edinburghlife
If you can tell me the location you will be entered into a draw to win some gift cards. Leave your answer via the link:
www.edinburghsketcher.com/p/wherearti-...
#edinburghlove #edinburghlife
Edinburgh skyline from Holyrood Park. Unique picture drawing on wood using pyrography art. £350
Made by my son James and I… www.etsy.com/shop/edinbur...
Made by my son James and I… www.etsy.com/shop/edinbur...
November 1, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Edinburgh skyline from Holyrood Park. Unique picture drawing on wood using pyrography art. £350
Made by my son James and I… www.etsy.com/shop/edinbur...
Made by my son James and I… www.etsy.com/shop/edinbur...
Just passing the @lannanbakery queue in Stockbridge and wondering if they all buy one of my giftcards when they get inside I’ll be a very happy sketcher. #doit #stockbridgebaker #edinburghlove #streetsketch
October 31, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Just passing the @lannanbakery queue in Stockbridge and wondering if they all buy one of my giftcards when they get inside I’ll be a very happy sketcher. #doit #stockbridgebaker #edinburghlove #streetsketch
I had to sketch fast this morning to capture this beautiful sunrise over Arthur’s Seat and the skyline of Edinburgh. Is that a shepard’s warning or a delight? #autumnmorning #sunrise #edinburghskyline #watercolour #watercolor #artistsdelight
October 30, 2025 at 11:58 AM
I had to sketch fast this morning to capture this beautiful sunrise over Arthur’s Seat and the skyline of Edinburgh. Is that a shepard’s warning or a delight? #autumnmorning #sunrise #edinburghskyline #watercolour #watercolor #artistsdelight
A new exhibition opens tomorrow at the Portrait Gallery showcasing the amazing adventures and artistry of Alfred Buckham - The Daredevil Photographer. Fantastic images from the skies over Scotland and the Americas but also the fascinating trickery and creativity that happened in the darkroom.
October 17, 2025 at 9:30 PM
A new exhibition opens tomorrow at the Portrait Gallery showcasing the amazing adventures and artistry of Alfred Buckham - The Daredevil Photographer. Fantastic images from the skies over Scotland and the Americas but also the fascinating trickery and creativity that happened in the darkroom.
WhereArtI Quiz Answer - 13th October.
Modern One Gallery of Modern Art and the sculpture ‘Landform’ by Charles Jencks. This is the full sketch drawn outside the gallery.
Karin Stevens the prize this week.
www.edinburghsketcher.com/s/the-whereart
Modern One Gallery of Modern Art and the sculpture ‘Landform’ by Charles Jencks. This is the full sketch drawn outside the gallery.
Karin Stevens the prize this week.
www.edinburghsketcher.com/s/the-whereart
October 14, 2025 at 12:01 PM
WhereArtI Quiz Answer - 13th October.
Modern One Gallery of Modern Art and the sculpture ‘Landform’ by Charles Jencks. This is the full sketch drawn outside the gallery.
Karin Stevens the prize this week.
www.edinburghsketcher.com/s/the-whereart
Modern One Gallery of Modern Art and the sculpture ‘Landform’ by Charles Jencks. This is the full sketch drawn outside the gallery.
Karin Stevens the prize this week.
www.edinburghsketcher.com/s/the-whereart
WhereArtI Quiz - Sculptures inside and out at this city location. If you can tell me the location you will be entered into a draw to win a prize. Enter at the website for a chance to win:
www.edinburghsketcher.com/p/wherearti-...
#edinburghquiz #edinburghlove #edinburghlife #edinburgh
www.edinburghsketcher.com/p/wherearti-...
#edinburghquiz #edinburghlove #edinburghlife #edinburgh
October 13, 2025 at 8:22 AM
WhereArtI Quiz - Sculptures inside and out at this city location. If you can tell me the location you will be entered into a draw to win a prize. Enter at the website for a chance to win:
www.edinburghsketcher.com/p/wherearti-...
#edinburghquiz #edinburghlove #edinburghlife #edinburgh
www.edinburghsketcher.com/p/wherearti-...
#edinburghquiz #edinburghlove #edinburghlife #edinburgh
I found another one. From 2015 when I was forever picking up matchbox cars from the floor. The kids are a bit bigger now but I still stand on the occasion piece of Lego. #ItemsInMyPocket sketch. #familylife #momentintime
October 9, 2025 at 5:25 PM
I found another one. From 2015 when I was forever picking up matchbox cars from the floor. The kids are a bit bigger now but I still stand on the occasion piece of Lego. #ItemsInMyPocket sketch. #familylife #momentintime
An ‘Items in My Pocket’ sketch. It has been a while since I did one of these but I’ve found a couple from previous years. A simple way to capture a moment in life. The contents of my pockets haven’t changed too much! #inkdrawing #inkoftheday #itemsinmypocket #momentintime #sketchjournal
October 8, 2025 at 11:11 PM
An ‘Items in My Pocket’ sketch. It has been a while since I did one of these but I’ve found a couple from previous years. A simple way to capture a moment in life. The contents of my pockets haven’t changed too much! #inkdrawing #inkoftheday #itemsinmypocket #momentintime #sketchjournal
WhereArtI Quiz
A weekly sketch of a place or detail within the city of Edinburgh. If you can tell me the location you will be entered into a draw to win an Edinburgh Sketcher piece of merchandise. Best of luck! Enter at the website for a chance to win:
www.edinburghsketcher.com/p/wherearti-...
A weekly sketch of a place or detail within the city of Edinburgh. If you can tell me the location you will be entered into a draw to win an Edinburgh Sketcher piece of merchandise. Best of luck! Enter at the website for a chance to win:
www.edinburghsketcher.com/p/wherearti-...
October 6, 2025 at 9:30 AM
WhereArtI Quiz
A weekly sketch of a place or detail within the city of Edinburgh. If you can tell me the location you will be entered into a draw to win an Edinburgh Sketcher piece of merchandise. Best of luck! Enter at the website for a chance to win:
www.edinburghsketcher.com/p/wherearti-...
A weekly sketch of a place or detail within the city of Edinburgh. If you can tell me the location you will be entered into a draw to win an Edinburgh Sketcher piece of merchandise. Best of luck! Enter at the website for a chance to win:
www.edinburghsketcher.com/p/wherearti-...
One more from my trip down to Cornwall. St Ives is a maze of beautiful narrow cobbled streets just perfect for wandering around with an ice cream or flat white. I loved the lamp in this one and a slice of the beach from a quiet spot up the hill. #cornwall #cornwallart #inkandwatercolour #stives
October 5, 2025 at 4:15 PM
One more from my trip down to Cornwall. St Ives is a maze of beautiful narrow cobbled streets just perfect for wandering around with an ice cream or flat white. I loved the lamp in this one and a slice of the beach from a quiet spot up the hill. #cornwall #cornwallart #inkandwatercolour #stives
I had a wonderful time visiting my sister in Cornwall. Cornwall has a way of slowing you down, the light really is fantastic and I’m glad I had chance to make some sketches in my book. #cornwall #stives #watercolour #ink #sketcher
October 4, 2025 at 10:13 AM
I had a wonderful time visiting my sister in Cornwall. Cornwall has a way of slowing you down, the light really is fantastic and I’m glad I had chance to make some sketches in my book. #cornwall #stives #watercolour #ink #sketcher
Sitting by the seaside, listening to the waves lapping beneath my feet. Listening to the seagulls screech, the boats creak and tinkle on the rocking waves. People pass by talking about their dogs and relationships, the smell of salt and vinegar is in the air. #cornwall #cornwallart #seasidesketcher
October 4, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Sitting by the seaside, listening to the waves lapping beneath my feet. Listening to the seagulls screech, the boats creak and tinkle on the rocking waves. People pass by talking about their dogs and relationships, the smell of salt and vinegar is in the air. #cornwall #cornwallart #seasidesketcher
An Easter trip to Italy, such a beautiful country. Just a couple of sketches here from the trip but I am already planning to return. The views, colours and the light 😍
April 25, 2025 at 10:47 PM
An Easter trip to Italy, such a beautiful country. Just a couple of sketches here from the trip but I am already planning to return. The views, colours and the light 😍
Happy Mothers Day to my mum, my wife and all wonderful mothers out there. Freesia in a blue vase, oil pastels, ink and scrapping on paper. 20x25cm. Could make a future gift card? What a gorgeous day in Edinburgh, perfect for family walks and time in the garden. Here’s to a great week ahead.
March 30, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Happy Mothers Day to my mum, my wife and all wonderful mothers out there. Freesia in a blue vase, oil pastels, ink and scrapping on paper. 20x25cm. Could make a future gift card? What a gorgeous day in Edinburgh, perfect for family walks and time in the garden. Here’s to a great week ahead.
Happy Sad Memories. While look through old sketches for an exhibition I found this one of our cat Mocha who we had in our lives for 21 years but who sadly passed away around three years ago now. She is much missed and remembered when we look through photos or sketches :)
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March 27, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Happy Sad Memories. While look through old sketches for an exhibition I found this one of our cat Mocha who we had in our lives for 21 years but who sadly passed away around three years ago now. She is much missed and remembered when we look through photos or sketches :)
www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1...
www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1...
WhereArtI Edinburgh?
Heading up the hill but nothing I drink here. Where am I this week? Answer on the website and you could win some of my gift cards, winners name picked in 24 hours. Good luck!
www.edinburghsketcher.com/p/wherearti-...
#edinburghquiz #edinburghlove #edinburghlocation
Heading up the hill but nothing I drink here. Where am I this week? Answer on the website and you could win some of my gift cards, winners name picked in 24 hours. Good luck!
www.edinburghsketcher.com/p/wherearti-...
#edinburghquiz #edinburghlove #edinburghlocation
March 24, 2025 at 9:34 AM
WhereArtI Edinburgh?
Heading up the hill but nothing I drink here. Where am I this week? Answer on the website and you could win some of my gift cards, winners name picked in 24 hours. Good luck!
www.edinburghsketcher.com/p/wherearti-...
#edinburghquiz #edinburghlove #edinburghlocation
Heading up the hill but nothing I drink here. Where am I this week? Answer on the website and you could win some of my gift cards, winners name picked in 24 hours. Good luck!
www.edinburghsketcher.com/p/wherearti-...
#edinburghquiz #edinburghlove #edinburghlocation
A personal unique Meadows Blossom print finished by you. This finger print activity piece is great fun and with the included ink pad and instructions you can turn my print into a personalised Edinburgh picture.
£25 plus postage.
www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1...
£25 plus postage.
www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1...
March 23, 2025 at 6:35 PM
A personal unique Meadows Blossom print finished by you. This finger print activity piece is great fun and with the included ink pad and instructions you can turn my print into a personalised Edinburgh picture.
£25 plus postage.
www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1...
£25 plus postage.
www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1...
WhereArtI this week Edinburgh?
The perfect place for a cuppa and a walk by the boats. Answer on the website and you could win some of my Edinburgh gift cards
www.edinburghsketcher.com/p/wherearti-...
#edinburghquiz #edinburghlove #edinburghlocation #whereartiquiz #thisisedinburgh
The perfect place for a cuppa and a walk by the boats. Answer on the website and you could win some of my Edinburgh gift cards
www.edinburghsketcher.com/p/wherearti-...
#edinburghquiz #edinburghlove #edinburghlocation #whereartiquiz #thisisedinburgh
March 17, 2025 at 10:55 AM
WhereArtI this week Edinburgh?
The perfect place for a cuppa and a walk by the boats. Answer on the website and you could win some of my Edinburgh gift cards
www.edinburghsketcher.com/p/wherearti-...
#edinburghquiz #edinburghlove #edinburghlocation #whereartiquiz #thisisedinburgh
The perfect place for a cuppa and a walk by the boats. Answer on the website and you could win some of my Edinburgh gift cards
www.edinburghsketcher.com/p/wherearti-...
#edinburghquiz #edinburghlove #edinburghlocation #whereartiquiz #thisisedinburgh
Taking a train down south to visit my sister and rushing past the motorway traffic while sketching the countryside feels pretty good. Lambs, farms trees, birds and rivers all whizzing past. This sketch is montage of all so don’t try and find this spot :) #TheBorders #TheLakes #TheNorth
March 13, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Taking a train down south to visit my sister and rushing past the motorway traffic while sketching the countryside feels pretty good. Lambs, farms trees, birds and rivers all whizzing past. This sketch is montage of all so don’t try and find this spot :) #TheBorders #TheLakes #TheNorth
The Cats. Chilling out, Whiskers up front and Misty having a drink in the background. I love using the dipping pen and yes this is proCATstination as I have commissions to get on with but its also practice and warming up for the drawing day ahead. #worklifebalance #inkdrawings
March 11, 2025 at 12:16 PM
The Cats. Chilling out, Whiskers up front and Misty having a drink in the background. I love using the dipping pen and yes this is proCATstination as I have commissions to get on with but its also practice and warming up for the drawing day ahead. #worklifebalance #inkdrawings
Posting out a couple of these Blue Castle intaglio prints today.
Still a few of the ten left on my etsy page (link below) so be quick if you want one. And thanks to those who have bought and helped support my art experiments!
www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1...
Still a few of the ten left on my etsy page (link below) so be quick if you want one. And thanks to those who have bought and helped support my art experiments!
www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1...
March 10, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Posting out a couple of these Blue Castle intaglio prints today.
Still a few of the ten left on my etsy page (link below) so be quick if you want one. And thanks to those who have bought and helped support my art experiments!
www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1...
Still a few of the ten left on my etsy page (link below) so be quick if you want one. And thanks to those who have bought and helped support my art experiments!
www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1...