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EDINBURGHDECORATIVE& FINE ARTSS O C I E T Y A Member Society of the Nat ional Associa t ion of Decorat ive and Fine Art s Societ ies

MEMBERSHIP MATTERSFollowing the request for your views on the timing of the afternoonlectures, the Committee is grateful to those who contacted us inperson or by letter. We appreciate that the 2.30pm start doesmean that some members who live a distance from the city haveto travel home during the winter months in the dark on busytransport; however, for others the later start allows them time forlunch after their morning activities. As you see, we have decidedto keep the current timing for the upcoming year but over thenext few months the Committee will be examining ways in whichmembers’ preferences might be accommodated.

Edinburgh Decorative and Fine Art SocietyA Member Society of the National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies

EDFAS is a charity registered in Scotland (No. SC039651)

President: The Countess of Rosebery

Chairman: Mrs Marjorie Connell Tel: 0131 441 2149 meconnell@blueyonder.co.uk

Vice Chairman & Lecture Secretary: Mrs Jennifer Harding-Edgar Tel: 0131 337 6837 jenniferhe1@gmail.com

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EDFAS NEWSLETTER GAINSMEDIA AWARDWe are delighted that the first edition of our new newsletterwas selected as Runner Up in the NADFAS NationalPrinted Media Award 2008. At the AGM in Liverpool,in May, Susan Sellers presented a certificate to MarjorieConnell, EDFAS Chairman, in the company of winnersBeverley DFAS and third place Birmingham DFAS. In eachcase the newsletters were chosen for their welcomingformat and obvious zest for the societies’ activities. Thanksgo to our twinned Australian society Geelong ADFAS forproviding the spur to improve our newsletter by the exampleof their win last year and to Graham of Neish Design forcatapulting us into ‘the medals’ on our first attempt.

EDFAS IS NOW A CHARITYOn June 16th 2008 EDFAS was awarded Charitable Statusby the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) inrecognition of our role in the promotion of arts education andheritage conservation. We are most grateful to Gavin McEwan,specialist in Charity Law at Turcan Connell, for his helpfuladvice. Your membership subscriptions for 2008/9 are nowprocessed and at this stage it appears that through the giftaid scheme the Society stands to gain in the region of £5000.This income, along with a start up sum from our existingcapital, will be set aside in a separate fund for the support ofspecial events, appeals or projects in the field of the decorativeand fine arts in Scotland. It will also occasionally contributeto NADFAS grants made through the Patricia Fay Fund.

The second ‘Society Lecture’ fundraising event was heldon February 6th in the Royal Museum to coincide withthe magnificent ‘Silver: Made in Scotland’ exhibition.Two landmarks were celebrated: the 550th Anniversary ofHallmarking in Scotland and the 40th Anniversary ofNADFAS. 250 members and guests filled the ChambersStreet Lecture Theatre to hear exhibition curator GeorgeDalgleish, FSA Scot, Principal Curator of Scottish History,give an entertaining overview of the show before highlightingsome of its many treasures. Michael Laing DL, Deacon ofthe Incorporation of Goldsmiths in Scotland, then told thefascinating story of the ‘Silver of the Stars’ commission.The pairing of Scottish silversmiths and internationalcelebrities such as Sean Connery and Nicola Benedetti hasproduced a very original collection of contemporary drinkingvessels. After a high profile world tour they were presentedas the finale to the exhibition.

EDFAS SUPPORTS ROYAL MUSEUM PROJECTWITH £5000 DONATION

At the AGM on September 9th I will come to the end of my term as Chairmanof EDFAS. Since I joined the Committee in 2000, I have had a most stimulatingtime made all the more enjoyable and rewarding by the support of fellowofficers and the Society as a whole. The monthly committee meetings, theregular mailings and programme planning sessions have always been muchmore like fun than work and even the odd anxious moment has been relievedby a wealth of friendly advice from loyal and experienced members.

Since its formation in 1970 the Society has been a successstory, flourishing through the enthusiasm of many dedicatedpeople. Four years ago the Committee identified the next stepswhich could be taken to further the aims of the Society andraise the profile of an organisation whose achievements areperhaps not as well known as they should be. The long overduewooing of gentlemen members onto the Committee wasencouraged to reflect an increasing and valued male membership;the Society’s name and printed material were redesigned witha new logo and a full colour newsletter; charitable status wassought to maximise income from gift aid to increase our supportof the arts.

We are delighted that with the wholehearted support of themembership these aims have been achieved. In addition ouraccounts have been computerised and we look forward toaccessing the new membership database which is beingdeveloped by NADFAS; it will significantly ease the administrationcarried out by the membership secretaries. One wish which isstill to be realised is an increase in the ranks of HeritageVolunteers and Church Recorders. Having retired as ChairmanI hope to assist Ann Jarvis and Isobel Mackay with encouragingmembers to enjoy the rewards of these projects and find newoutlets for their talents.

Stepping down also at this time is Carol Sibbald. Carol hasbeen a valued and most efficient committee member andSecretary since 2003 – a real support and great company;I know the Committee will miss her effervescent presence.

This special evening was theperfect occasion for EDFASto show support for theexciting Royal MuseumProject with a donation of£5,000. In line with the aimsof NADFAS, it is proposed touse this sum for educationalpurposes. Members will beinformed when a specificproject is chosen. The RoyalMuseum is now closed forthree years, but happilyfavourite items from thecollection will soon be onshow next door in theMuseum of Scotland in aspecial exhibition entitled‘Treasured’. We look forwardto 2011 when the building willopen again, the internal spaceand displays transformed forthe 21st century.

FROM THE CHAIRMAN

Serving on the EDFAS committee has been an enrichingexperience; we have all appreciated the chance to spend timewith the lecturers, to establish contacts in museums, galleriesand historic houses and to become friends with people wemight otherwise not have met. Most of all we have come toappreciate even more the value of the NADFAS formula andthe special character of the Edinburgh society. The Society ismost fortunate that Jennifer Harding-Edgar, who has alreadydone so much work as Membership Secretary, LectureSecretary, Vice Chairman and organiser of many visits andstudy groups, most recently the very successful Jacobite series,is happy to be proposed as Chairman. We are all most gratefulfor this continued commitment.

A well known member of the Society, Sandy Graham, has formany years provided us with excellent printing services throughDupliquik and latterly the Bespoke Printing Company. He isnow retiring and we would like to thank him very much indeedfor his friendship and expertise. Finally I would like to thankyou the membership, your excellent Committee, our PresidentLady Rosebery, Vice Presidents, Lady Johnston and Dr IainGordon Brown; our Honorary Auditor, Ian Wittet and HonorarySolicitor, John Campbell for contributing to the well-being ofthe Society and most especially I would like to thank myhusband, Douglas, for his personal support and invaluableadvice.

“I think, ladies and gentlemen, it’s time to plan the annual picnic.”

This year there have been a significant number of cancellationsnear the time of a visit or study day. Although the existence ofa waiting list can mean that places are filled, this involves theorganisers and your Treasurer in extra work if refunds are given.In future your Committee has decided that if the cheques havebeen banked no refunds should be given unless the circumstancesare exceptional.

We always impress on our speakers that their lecture shouldlast no longer than an hour, but inevitably they sometimes do runover their time. Introductions and notices also eat into the hour.We would like to advise members to allow at least one and halfhours from the start time for parking meters.

Top right: EDFAS members and guests fill theRMS Lecture Theatre on February 6th

Left above: Marjorie Connell presents CatherineHolden of RMS with the cheque for £5000

Left: George Dalgleish and Michael Laing

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On April 30th nearly 600 members from all 13societies in the Scotland and Northern IrelandArea gathered in Edinburgh to mark the 40thAnniversary of NADFAS. The day centred onthe magnificent exhibition, ‘The Art of Italyin the Royal Collection: The Renaissance’,which had just opened at The Queen’s Gallery,The Palace of Holyroodhouse. Such was thedemand for places that Surveyor of theQueen’s Pictures, Desmond Shawe-Taylor,generously agreed to give his lecture twice inThe Royal College of Physicians’ QueenElizabeth Conference Centre.

The guest of honour was NADFAS NationalChairman, Mrs Susan Sellers. Addressingboth morning and afternoon audiences, MrsSellers said that we should take pride in theachievements of our organisation which, sinceits beginnings in the 1960s, had grown to bea significant force for good in the field of artsand heritage as well as providing its now90,000 members with a focus for enjoyableeducation, fun and friendship. Mr Shawe-Taylor, in an engaging and scholarly lecture,provided insights into many of the works onshow at The Queen’s Gallery. He emphasisedthe value placed on drawing during this period,revealed the particular character of the differentregional schools of Italian painting and lyricallydescribed the talents of the Renaissancemasters. Throughout the afternoon and intothe evening exclusive timed-entry ticketsallowed everyone to enjoy the exhibition withthe added pleasure of a glass of wine and adiscount in the tempting Gallery shop.

As our gift to the Area Societies for the 40thAnniversary, EDFAS provided our enviablevenue for the lecture and Ayrshire DFASentered into the spirit of the occasion with awelcome donation of 600 shortbread biscuitsto have with coffee. Although the day startedout wet and windy, the sun came throughat midday to add sparkle to the convivialgatherings enjoyed by groups of friendsfrom far and wide.

We are most grateful to Deborah Clarke andher colleagues at The Queen’s Gallery. Wenow look forward to September 9th whenJennifer Scott, Assistant Curator, The RoyalCollection, will lecture on the ‘The RoyalPortrait: Image and Impact’.

Top: Desmond Shawe-Taylor describes a drawing by Raphael

Above left: Susan Sellers, NADFAS National Chairman

Above right: Desmond Shawe-Taylor

Below: A special lunch was arranged in the Cullen Room of The Royal College of Physicians by Susan Zuill,current Area Chairman and her fellow organisers, for Desmond Shawe-Taylor; Susan Sellers NADFASNational Chairman and her husband Mr John Sellers; Lady Johnston, past Area and National Chairman,and all previous Area Chairmen.

ROYAL PICTURES CENTREPIECEOF THE NADFAS 40th ANNIVERSARY

HERITAGEVOLUNTEERSAND CHURCHRECORDERS

Our Society has two teams of members whovolunteer to assist with conservation or archivework in a variety of institutions in the city orproduce valuable descriptions and inventoryrecords of churches. We plan to feature theChurch Recorders in the near future whentwo big Records of St Bennet’s Chapel andGreyfriars Kirk are completed. In the meantimethe Book Refurbishing Team from the HeritageVolunteer group has recently come to theend of five years work at The Royal Collegeof Surgeons. The letter reproduced hereshows how much their work is appreciated.If anyone would like to join the team,training is given and the time commitmentcan be as little as half a day a month.For more information please contacta member of the Committee.

LOOKING AHEADTO NEXT SEASON’SPROGRAMME…Matching lectures with study days andvisits is one of the ways in which theprogramme can take shape and this yearwe have arranged a number of illuminating pairings.Neil Faulkner’s lecture on the Art of Imperial Rome inspiresus to look at the classical sculpture at Edinburgh College ofArt. In January Alan Bott’s lecture on The Silk Road leads toa fascinating day at the Burrell Collection home of manytreasures from the countries between China and theMediterranean. In March Douglas Skeggs returns with a lectureon James McNeil Whistler and we return to Glasgow to seethe important collection of this artist’s work at the Hunterian.

Drumlanrig was the scene of one of the most notorious artthefts of recent years; in November retired detective MalcolmKenwood examines how fine art has always fascinated thecriminal underworld. Jane Kelsall has a remarkable story totell about a royal pearl necklace in April and the followingweek we are invited to a private view of the fine jewellery,glass and silver at Goodwins new shop on The Mound.

While the winter mini-series encourages members to visitsome less familiar collections in the city, the Society Lecturein February shines the spotlight on the exciting future forone of our best known and most loved: The Scottish NationalPortrait Gallery.

Textiles are featured on the programme this year: we havearranged a special evening to see the Jean Muir exhibitionat the Museum of Scotland, Colin Bailey chooses The BayeuxTapestry for his eagerly awaited lecture, our Christmas eventis a visit to the Dovecot Tapestry Studio’s new home andthe season is rounded off with Roderick Taylor’s look at theWorld of Carpets.

We are fortunate in Edinburgh to have at our finger tips awealth of treasures and scholarship. In addition to the monthlylectures it has often been possible to programme a wintermini series on a chosen theme. This year, to mark the openingof the National Trust for Scotland’s new Visitor Centre atCulloden, the rich legacy of the Jacobites was examined.

Now on loan to the Scottish National Portrait Gallery, theDrambuie Collection of Jacobite glass and commemorativeobjects are displayed in the second floor gallery surroundedby portraits of the period. To start off the series in Novemberthis fascinating juxtaposition was illuminated for us by formerDrambuie curator George Neilson and Nicola Kalinsky ofthe Portrait Gallery.

A few years ago, Vice President of EDFAS Dr Iain GordonBrown, while researching documents at Penicuik House,identified a number of tiny caricatures found in different parts

of the collection asan extraordinarycontemporary recordof figures on both sidesof the conflict. At theNational Library ofScotland in December,Dr Brown describedhis discoveries in anentertaining lecturemade all the morememorable whenSir Robert Clerk ofPenicuik, who was inthe audience and whoseancestor drew thesevivid images in 1745,produced them for thedelighted audience toexamine.

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LECTURESFebruary – June 2008

The second half of our lectureseason began with Ian Kelly’spolished presentation on‘Beau Brummell and theBirth of London’s WestEnd’. An actor as well as anauthor by profession, Mr Kellywas able to portray thecolourful life story and socialenvironment of the man who,nearly 200 years ago, createdthe dress code whichessentially gentlemen followto this day. Mr Kelly will be

at this year’s Edinburgh Book Festival on August 10th talkingabout his latest biography on Giacomo Casanova.

Peter Medhurst was welcomed back in March to give anotherof his superb musical lectures, this time on the ‘Operas ofGilbert and Sullivan’. While reminding us of the plots andperforming many of the familiar songs, he revealed thecontemporary personalities on whom these topical parodieswere based.

We were delighted when in April Tom Errington, health problemsnow behind him, was able to give his delayed lecture on‘Mount Stuart: Ten Years Painting in a Victorian Palace’.Tom had used the enforced rest to polish his digital skills andthe excellent presentation showed all the benefits of this newtechnology. Our visit to Mount Stuart on the Isle of Bute lastSeptember was happily recalled and embellished by Tom’sanecdotes and the beautiful images of his decorative art.

Having intrigued us in2006 with the legend ofthe Unicorn, ChloeCockerill returned in Maywith ‘A Celebration ofDogs in Art’. Spottingthese faithful friends infamiliar and less wellknown works of artproved a charming andentertaining exercise.

To round off the seasonin June, Oliver Everettsurveyed a millenniumof power in ‘WindsorCastle: Its Historyand Royal Occupants’.Recounting the story of the terrible fire in 1993, he paidtribute to the team of local NADFAS volunteers who cleanedthe thousands of books which had had to be removed veryhurriedly from and then returned to the Royal Library.

We were fortunate to have a bright if cold day on January22nd for our double visit to the JOHN DUNCAN ROOM ATRAMSAY GARDEN now owned by the artist’s godsonMichael Shea. Dr Elizabeth Cumming began her explanatorytours outside in the courtyard discussing the backgroundto this celebration of Scottish vernacular architecture. Michaeland Mona Shea then welcomed members into the warmthof the apartment to hear Dr Cumming explain the iconographyof John Duncan’s Celtic Revival murals commissioned toinspire the young occupants of this former Student CommonRoom. At lunchtime a few of the group joined Ailsa Turnerin the National Gallery to discuss the works by John Duncanand Phoebe Traquair in the Scottish Collection. There wasan unusually high number of applications for this eventbut we have been generously invited to return. Thosedisappointed this time will be contacted later in the year.

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LOOK LOVE & FOLLOWAn exceptional winter series

STUDY DAYS & VISITSJanuary – June 2008

Continuing our theme of the Arts and Crafts period inScotland, on February 19th the Friends of the MANSFIELDTRAQUAIR CENTRE led by Kate Love gave members anexcellent tour of this former Catholic Apostolic Church.It was a welcome chance to study the glorious murals byPhoebe Anna Traquair and learn the story of their restoration.

Dr Elizabeth Cumming with EDFAS members in the John Duncan Room

EDFAS Members examine the murals by Phoebe Anna Traquair

HEROESAt the Scottish National Portrait Gallery until 7th December 2008

Two contemporary obsessions: celebrity and self-help books; the photographs fromVanity Fair on the ground floor of the Portrait Gallery are superb documents of 20thcentury fame but on the top floor, easily accessible by lift, is a fascinating collaborationbetween the SNPG and the National Library of Scotland examining the themes, appealand legacy of arguably the first motivational book, Samuel Smiles’ ‘Self Help’. Publishedon the same day in 1859 as Charles Darwin’s ‘Origin of the Species’, ‘Self Help’ hadan enormous impact in its day both here and abroad. This excellent reassessment isboth a literary and visual pleasure. Samuel Smiles’ ‘Heroes’ make an interestingcomparison with the famous faces downstairs.

In January at the National Trust for Scotland’s Central Officein Charlotte Square, Katrina Thomson and CarolineTempest, who have been involved in the creation of the newCulloden Battlefield Visitor Centre from the beginning ascurator and interpretive planner, gave two most professionalpresentations on the innovative displays and award winningtechnology used to bring alive the last battle to be foughton British soil.

During the following month fascinating artefacts relatingto the Jacobite uprisings in the collection of the NationalMuseums of Scotland were discussed by Principal CuratorGeorge Dalgleish.

Finally, in a poignant epilogue attended by over 90 EDFASmembers and guests, Dr Patricia Andrew gave a beautifullyillustrated lecture in the Augustine United Church entitled‘The Jacobites in Italy: The End of the Dream’. Our thanksgo to all the contributors to this exceptional series.

A current exhibition which should particularly appeal to members

George Stubbs ‘White Poodle in a punt’

Antonio David ‘Prince Charles Edward Stewart’. Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Culloden battle sitephoto: National Trust for Scotland

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Our last event of the season on June 12th was tovisit two notable private properties in Dumfriesshire.Mrs William Johnstone gave the party of 40 membersa very warm welcome to Amisfield Tower, apicturesque reminder of the Borders turbulent history.Coffee was served in Amisfield house where thedelicious chocolate cup cakes and quirky collectionof frogs proved of especial interest.

Raehills was the second destination where our hostPatrick Annandale, The Earl of Annandale and Hartfell,generously provided a tour of this imposing mansionwith its remarkable collection of paintings, portraits,porcelain and furniture. During our visit a splendidlunch was served in the magnificent dining room.Sadly time prevented a tour of the walled garden andparkland but this could be achieved on anotheroccasion. Members were most appreciative of theDumfriesshire hospitality and a return visit may bearranged in the future.

Spring in Cornwall is an enticing prospect so ouradvertised five day visit organised by ACE StudyTours was fully subscribed even before HelenMcCabe gave her excellent lecture in November onthe beautiful houses and gardens to be found in thisSouth West corner of the country. An itinerary wasplanned from a base at the Pollurian Hotel situatedon a cliff top near Mullion on the Lizard Peninsula.Sandwiched between wet and windy weeks, theweather during the tour was thankfully very kindwith early mist giving way to good quantities ofsunshine. The party of 29 members was in the handsof Tour Leader Denis Moriarty, Tour Manager FrancesNeville and Karin, the lady coach driver. Denis’sstrengths were architecture and churches and JohnBetjeman while Karin proved an invaluable sourceof local knowledge and anecdotes. Frances’s cheerfulattention to the party’s needs was much appreciated.

No short itinerary could possibly hope to do justiceto the rich heritage and flora of Cornwall but over the fivedays four houses and six gardens were visited includingTrellissick, Trewidden, Trengwainton and Trereife, St Michael’sMount and Boskenna. This last, home of Helen McCabeand her husband Gilbert, proved the highlight of the tour asNeil Hynd recalls: ‘Helen in her project to create an unusual‘new’ garden some distance from the house is assisted byMichael, an American horticulture scholar. They both spokewith great passion and infectious enthusiasm about their boldexperiment to encourage local and other plants with a paletteof muted colours to give interest and foliage colour throughoutthe year. Back up at the house Helen laid on a sumptuousfeast for afternoon tea. On what was the sunniest and warmestafternoon of the week, we lingered long in the house andaround the garden and we were all sad to leave. We weredelighted, however, to have Mr and Mrs McCabe, Michaeland Mrs Bolitho of Trengwainton join us later at the hotel.After drinks on the terrace, watching a fine sunset, we madeour way to dinner and a very jolly evening was had by all.’

SOCIETY TOUR OF CORNWALLMarch 31st – February 4th 2008

The decorative and fine arts were not neglected with TateSt Ives, the Barbara Hepworth Sculpture Garden and apopular stop at the Penlee Gallery in Penzance to view manyexamples of the Newlyn School of painters. For those whowished to explore Penzance, there was a chance to visit theAdmiral Benbow Inn, admire the Egyptian House owned bythe Landmark Trust, and inspect several local antique shops.

Saved for the last day of the tour were Heligan Gardens andthe Eden Project, both places which would merit a week tothemselves. Time therefore allowed for only a taste of theseremarkable sites before the coach had to leave for ExeterAirport. How much more pleasant it would have been tohave spent the four hour wait for the delayed flight in theLost Gardens!

It was without doubt a most enjoyable tour – transport didprovide the occasional problem and the situation of the hotel,beautiful as it was, did add distance to the coach journeys.

If anything the consensus was that even more timecould have been devoted to the gardens withtheir magnificent abundance of rhododendrons,camellias and magnolias, ‘champion’ trees andmemorable specimens like the spectacular Micheliatree in full flower at Trengwainton.

On March 13th , just two days after Peter Medhurst’sGilbert and Sullivan lecture, some 40 enthusiastic membersenjoyed the Edinburgh G & S Society’s jolly production of‘THE GONDOLIERS’ at the King’s Theatre.

Another happy pairing was Ian Kelly’s lecture on BeauBrummell with the enticingly titled UNDRESSING MR DARCYpresented by The History Wardrobe at Winton House onApril 17th. After a warm welcome from Lady Ogilvy therewas a tour of this important historic house, which boastsexceptional plasterwork and a fine collection of paintings.Our large group of 65 members then indulged in a hugeafternoon tea before eagerly gathering in the Great Hall toenjoy the spectacle of a handsome ‘Mr Darcy’ (Ian Stapleton)gradually divesting himself of his clothes. As each garmentcame off, Mr Darcy’s companion (costume historian GillianStapleton) described it in detail. Social context was addedwith revealing and amusing literary quotations. The variedelements of this fine afternoon made it a classic EDFASevent; we are most grateful to everyone at Winton for givingus such an enjoyable time.

Surprisingly, not all the places on the advertised visit to AlloaTower and Stirling University Art Collection were takenup but the group of 30 enjoyed a varied programme in brightMay sunshine. The first stop was the charming Smith Museumand Art Gallery which houses an idiosyncratic local collectionincluding reputedly the oldest football in the world. TheUniversity’s works of art, also less well known than theydeserve, include fourteen paintings by J. D. Fergusson. Thelast stop was historic Alloa Tower where members werewelcomed by The Earl of Mar and Kellie, brother of ourcommittee member Lady Fiona Campbell. Nicola Kalinskyfrom the Scottish National Portrait Gallery was on hand oncemore and chose to highlight the changing portrayal of childrenin the fascinating collection of paintings.

Mr Darcy shows off his tailoring under the close scrutiny of lady members

The Earl of Annandale and Hartfell with EDFAS members outside Raehills

Above: EDFAS members enjoying the garden at St Michael’s Mount

Left: The tour party with Gilbert & Helen McCabe and Michael

EDFAS TOUR TO BERLINMembers have just returned from an excellent fivedays in this exciting city with Dr Colin Bailey. A fullreport will appear in the next issue of the newsletter.

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Our last event of the season on June 12th was tovisit two notable private properties in Dumfriesshire.Mrs William Johnstone gave the party of 40 membersa very warm welcome to Amisfield Tower, apicturesque reminder of the Borders turbulent history.Coffee was served in Amisfield house where thedelicious chocolate cup cakes and quirky collectionof frogs proved of especial interest.

Raehills was the second destination where our hostPatrick Annandale, The Earl of Annandale and Hartfell,generously provided a tour of this imposing mansionwith its remarkable collection of paintings, portraits,porcelain and furniture. During our visit a splendidlunch was served in the magnificent dining room.Sadly time prevented a tour of the walled garden andparkland but this could be achieved on anotheroccasion. Members were most appreciative of theDumfriesshire hospitality and a return visit may bearranged in the future.

Spring in Cornwall is an enticing prospect so ouradvertised five day visit organised by ACE StudyTours was fully subscribed even before HelenMcCabe gave her excellent lecture in November onthe beautiful houses and gardens to be found in thisSouth West corner of the country. An itinerary wasplanned from a base at the Pollurian Hotel situatedon a cliff top near Mullion on the Lizard Peninsula.Sandwiched between wet and windy weeks, theweather during the tour was thankfully very kindwith early mist giving way to good quantities ofsunshine. The party of 29 members was in the handsof Tour Leader Denis Moriarty, Tour Manager FrancesNeville and Karin, the lady coach driver. Denis’sstrengths were architecture and churches and JohnBetjeman while Karin proved an invaluable sourceof local knowledge and anecdotes. Frances’s cheerfulattention to the party’s needs was much appreciated.

No short itinerary could possibly hope to do justiceto the rich heritage and flora of Cornwall but over the fivedays four houses and six gardens were visited includingTrellissick, Trewidden, Trengwainton and Trereife, St Michael’sMount and Boskenna. This last, home of Helen McCabeand her husband Gilbert, proved the highlight of the tour asNeil Hynd recalls: ‘Helen in her project to create an unusual‘new’ garden some distance from the house is assisted byMichael, an American horticulture scholar. They both spokewith great passion and infectious enthusiasm about their boldexperiment to encourage local and other plants with a paletteof muted colours to give interest and foliage colour throughoutthe year. Back up at the house Helen laid on a sumptuousfeast for afternoon tea. On what was the sunniest and warmestafternoon of the week, we lingered long in the house andaround the garden and we were all sad to leave. We weredelighted, however, to have Mr and Mrs McCabe, Michaeland Mrs Bolitho of Trengwainton join us later at the hotel.After drinks on the terrace, watching a fine sunset, we madeour way to dinner and a very jolly evening was had by all.’

SOCIETY TOUR OF CORNWALLMarch 31st – February 4th 2008

The decorative and fine arts were not neglected with TateSt Ives, the Barbara Hepworth Sculpture Garden and apopular stop at the Penlee Gallery in Penzance to view manyexamples of the Newlyn School of painters. For those whowished to explore Penzance, there was a chance to visit theAdmiral Benbow Inn, admire the Egyptian House owned bythe Landmark Trust, and inspect several local antique shops.

Saved for the last day of the tour were Heligan Gardens andthe Eden Project, both places which would merit a week tothemselves. Time therefore allowed for only a taste of theseremarkable sites before the coach had to leave for ExeterAirport. How much more pleasant it would have been tohave spent the four hour wait for the delayed flight in theLost Gardens!

It was without doubt a most enjoyable tour – transport didprovide the occasional problem and the situation of the hotel,beautiful as it was, did add distance to the coach journeys.

If anything the consensus was that even more timecould have been devoted to the gardens withtheir magnificent abundance of rhododendrons,camellias and magnolias, ‘champion’ trees andmemorable specimens like the spectacular Micheliatree in full flower at Trengwainton.

On March 13th , just two days after Peter Medhurst’sGilbert and Sullivan lecture, some 40 enthusiastic membersenjoyed the Edinburgh G & S Society’s jolly production of‘THE GONDOLIERS’ at the King’s Theatre.

Another happy pairing was Ian Kelly’s lecture on BeauBrummell with the enticingly titled UNDRESSING MR DARCYpresented by The History Wardrobe at Winton House onApril 17th. After a warm welcome from Lady Ogilvy therewas a tour of this important historic house, which boastsexceptional plasterwork and a fine collection of paintings.Our large group of 65 members then indulged in a hugeafternoon tea before eagerly gathering in the Great Hall toenjoy the spectacle of a handsome ‘Mr Darcy’ (Ian Stapleton)gradually divesting himself of his clothes. As each garmentcame off, Mr Darcy’s companion (costume historian GillianStapleton) described it in detail. Social context was addedwith revealing and amusing literary quotations. The variedelements of this fine afternoon made it a classic EDFASevent; we are most grateful to everyone at Winton for givingus such an enjoyable time.

Surprisingly, not all the places on the advertised visit to AlloaTower and Stirling University Art Collection were takenup but the group of 30 enjoyed a varied programme in brightMay sunshine. The first stop was the charming Smith Museumand Art Gallery which houses an idiosyncratic local collectionincluding reputedly the oldest football in the world. TheUniversity’s works of art, also less well known than theydeserve, include fourteen paintings by J. D. Fergusson. Thelast stop was historic Alloa Tower where members werewelcomed by The Earl of Mar and Kellie, brother of ourcommittee member Lady Fiona Campbell. Nicola Kalinskyfrom the Scottish National Portrait Gallery was on hand oncemore and chose to highlight the changing portrayal of childrenin the fascinating collection of paintings.

Mr Darcy shows off his tailoring under the close scrutiny of lady members

The Earl of Annandale and Hartfell with EDFAS members outside Raehills

Above: EDFAS members enjoying the garden at St Michael’s Mount

Left: The tour party with Gilbert & Helen McCabe and Michael

EDFAS TOUR TO BERLINMembers have just returned from an excellent fivedays in this exciting city with Dr Colin Bailey. A fullreport will appear in the next issue of the newsletter.

We are fortunate in Edinburgh to have at our finger tips awealth of treasures and scholarship. In addition to the monthlylectures it has often been possible to programme a wintermini series on a chosen theme. This year, to mark the openingof the National Trust for Scotland’s new Visitor Centre atCulloden, the rich legacy of the Jacobites was examined.

Now on loan to the Scottish National Portrait Gallery, theDrambuie Collection of Jacobite glass and commemorativeobjects are displayed in the second floor gallery surroundedby portraits of the period. To start off the series in Novemberthis fascinating juxtaposition was illuminated for us by formerDrambuie curator George Neilson and Nicola Kalinsky ofthe Portrait Gallery.

A few years ago, Vice President of EDFAS Dr Iain GordonBrown, while researching documents at Penicuik House,identified a number of tiny caricatures found in different parts

of the collection asan extraordinarycontemporary recordof figures on both sidesof the conflict. At theNational Library ofScotland in December,Dr Brown describedhis discoveries in anentertaining lecturemade all the morememorable whenSir Robert Clerk ofPenicuik, who was inthe audience and whoseancestor drew thesevivid images in 1745,produced them for thedelighted audience toexamine.

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LECTURESFebruary – June 2008

The second half of our lectureseason began with Ian Kelly’spolished presentation on‘Beau Brummell and theBirth of London’s WestEnd’. An actor as well as anauthor by profession, Mr Kellywas able to portray thecolourful life story and socialenvironment of the man who,nearly 200 years ago, createdthe dress code whichessentially gentlemen followto this day. Mr Kelly will be

at this year’s Edinburgh Book Festival on August 10th talkingabout his latest biography on Giacomo Casanova.

Peter Medhurst was welcomed back in March to give anotherof his superb musical lectures, this time on the ‘Operas ofGilbert and Sullivan’. While reminding us of the plots andperforming many of the familiar songs, he revealed thecontemporary personalities on whom these topical parodieswere based.

We were delighted when in April Tom Errington, health problemsnow behind him, was able to give his delayed lecture on‘Mount Stuart: Ten Years Painting in a Victorian Palace’.Tom had used the enforced rest to polish his digital skills andthe excellent presentation showed all the benefits of this newtechnology. Our visit to Mount Stuart on the Isle of Bute lastSeptember was happily recalled and embellished by Tom’sanecdotes and the beautiful images of his decorative art.

Having intrigued us in2006 with the legend ofthe Unicorn, ChloeCockerill returned in Maywith ‘A Celebration ofDogs in Art’. Spottingthese faithful friends infamiliar and less wellknown works of artproved a charming andentertaining exercise.

To round off the seasonin June, Oliver Everettsurveyed a millenniumof power in ‘WindsorCastle: Its Historyand Royal Occupants’.Recounting the story of the terrible fire in 1993, he paidtribute to the team of local NADFAS volunteers who cleanedthe thousands of books which had had to be removed veryhurriedly from and then returned to the Royal Library.

We were fortunate to have a bright if cold day on January22nd for our double visit to the JOHN DUNCAN ROOM ATRAMSAY GARDEN now owned by the artist’s godsonMichael Shea. Dr Elizabeth Cumming began her explanatorytours outside in the courtyard discussing the backgroundto this celebration of Scottish vernacular architecture. Michaeland Mona Shea then welcomed members into the warmthof the apartment to hear Dr Cumming explain the iconographyof John Duncan’s Celtic Revival murals commissioned toinspire the young occupants of this former Student CommonRoom. At lunchtime a few of the group joined Ailsa Turnerin the National Gallery to discuss the works by John Duncanand Phoebe Traquair in the Scottish Collection. There wasan unusually high number of applications for this eventbut we have been generously invited to return. Thosedisappointed this time will be contacted later in the year.

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LOOK LOVE & FOLLOWAn exceptional winter series

STUDY DAYS & VISITSJanuary – June 2008

Continuing our theme of the Arts and Crafts period inScotland, on February 19th the Friends of the MANSFIELDTRAQUAIR CENTRE led by Kate Love gave members anexcellent tour of this former Catholic Apostolic Church.It was a welcome chance to study the glorious murals byPhoebe Anna Traquair and learn the story of their restoration.

Dr Elizabeth Cumming with EDFAS members in the John Duncan Room

EDFAS Members examine the murals by Phoebe Anna Traquair

HEROESAt the Scottish National Portrait Gallery until 7th December 2008

Two contemporary obsessions: celebrity and self-help books; the photographs fromVanity Fair on the ground floor of the Portrait Gallery are superb documents of 20thcentury fame but on the top floor, easily accessible by lift, is a fascinating collaborationbetween the SNPG and the National Library of Scotland examining the themes, appealand legacy of arguably the first motivational book, Samuel Smiles’ ‘Self Help’. Publishedon the same day in 1859 as Charles Darwin’s ‘Origin of the Species’, ‘Self Help’ hadan enormous impact in its day both here and abroad. This excellent reassessment isboth a literary and visual pleasure. Samuel Smiles’ ‘Heroes’ make an interestingcomparison with the famous faces downstairs.

In January at the National Trust for Scotland’s Central Officein Charlotte Square, Katrina Thomson and CarolineTempest, who have been involved in the creation of the newCulloden Battlefield Visitor Centre from the beginning ascurator and interpretive planner, gave two most professionalpresentations on the innovative displays and award winningtechnology used to bring alive the last battle to be foughton British soil.

During the following month fascinating artefacts relatingto the Jacobite uprisings in the collection of the NationalMuseums of Scotland were discussed by Principal CuratorGeorge Dalgleish.

Finally, in a poignant epilogue attended by over 90 EDFASmembers and guests, Dr Patricia Andrew gave a beautifullyillustrated lecture in the Augustine United Church entitled‘The Jacobites in Italy: The End of the Dream’. Our thanksgo to all the contributors to this exceptional series.

A current exhibition which should particularly appeal to members

George Stubbs ‘White Poodle in a punt’

Antonio David ‘Prince Charles Edward Stewart’. Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Culloden battle sitephoto: National Trust for Scotland

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On April 30th nearly 600 members from all 13societies in the Scotland and Northern IrelandArea gathered in Edinburgh to mark the 40thAnniversary of NADFAS. The day centred onthe magnificent exhibition, ‘The Art of Italyin the Royal Collection: The Renaissance’,which had just opened at The Queen’s Gallery,The Palace of Holyroodhouse. Such was thedemand for places that Surveyor of theQueen’s Pictures, Desmond Shawe-Taylor,generously agreed to give his lecture twice inThe Royal College of Physicians’ QueenElizabeth Conference Centre.

The guest of honour was NADFAS NationalChairman, Mrs Susan Sellers. Addressingboth morning and afternoon audiences, MrsSellers said that we should take pride in theachievements of our organisation which, sinceits beginnings in the 1960s, had grown to bea significant force for good in the field of artsand heritage as well as providing its now90,000 members with a focus for enjoyableeducation, fun and friendship. Mr Shawe-Taylor, in an engaging and scholarly lecture,provided insights into many of the works onshow at The Queen’s Gallery. He emphasisedthe value placed on drawing during this period,revealed the particular character of the differentregional schools of Italian painting and lyricallydescribed the talents of the Renaissancemasters. Throughout the afternoon and intothe evening exclusive timed-entry ticketsallowed everyone to enjoy the exhibition withthe added pleasure of a glass of wine and adiscount in the tempting Gallery shop.

As our gift to the Area Societies for the 40thAnniversary, EDFAS provided our enviablevenue for the lecture and Ayrshire DFASentered into the spirit of the occasion with awelcome donation of 600 shortbread biscuitsto have with coffee. Although the day startedout wet and windy, the sun came throughat midday to add sparkle to the convivialgatherings enjoyed by groups of friendsfrom far and wide.

We are most grateful to Deborah Clarke andher colleagues at The Queen’s Gallery. Wenow look forward to September 9th whenJennifer Scott, Assistant Curator, The RoyalCollection, will lecture on the ‘The RoyalPortrait: Image and Impact’.

Top: Desmond Shawe-Taylor describes a drawing by Raphael

Above left: Susan Sellers, NADFAS National Chairman

Above right: Desmond Shawe-Taylor

Below: A special lunch was arranged in the Cullen Room of The Royal College of Physicians by Susan Zuill,current Area Chairman and her fellow organisers, for Desmond Shawe-Taylor; Susan Sellers NADFASNational Chairman and her husband Mr John Sellers; Lady Johnston, past Area and National Chairman,and all previous Area Chairmen.

ROYAL PICTURES CENTREPIECEOF THE NADFAS 40th ANNIVERSARY

HERITAGEVOLUNTEERSAND CHURCHRECORDERS

Our Society has two teams of members whovolunteer to assist with conservation or archivework in a variety of institutions in the city orproduce valuable descriptions and inventoryrecords of churches. We plan to feature theChurch Recorders in the near future whentwo big Records of St Bennet’s Chapel andGreyfriars Kirk are completed. In the meantimethe Book Refurbishing Team from the HeritageVolunteer group has recently come to theend of five years work at The Royal Collegeof Surgeons. The letter reproduced hereshows how much their work is appreciated.If anyone would like to join the team,training is given and the time commitmentcan be as little as half a day a month.For more information please contacta member of the Committee.

LOOKING AHEADTO NEXT SEASON’SPROGRAMME…Matching lectures with study days andvisits is one of the ways in which theprogramme can take shape and this yearwe have arranged a number of illuminating pairings.Neil Faulkner’s lecture on the Art of Imperial Rome inspiresus to look at the classical sculpture at Edinburgh College ofArt. In January Alan Bott’s lecture on The Silk Road leads toa fascinating day at the Burrell Collection home of manytreasures from the countries between China and theMediterranean. In March Douglas Skeggs returns with a lectureon James McNeil Whistler and we return to Glasgow to seethe important collection of this artist’s work at the Hunterian.

Drumlanrig was the scene of one of the most notorious artthefts of recent years; in November retired detective MalcolmKenwood examines how fine art has always fascinated thecriminal underworld. Jane Kelsall has a remarkable story totell about a royal pearl necklace in April and the followingweek we are invited to a private view of the fine jewellery,glass and silver at Goodwins new shop on The Mound.

While the winter mini-series encourages members to visitsome less familiar collections in the city, the Society Lecturein February shines the spotlight on the exciting future forone of our best known and most loved: The Scottish NationalPortrait Gallery.

Textiles are featured on the programme this year: we havearranged a special evening to see the Jean Muir exhibitionat the Museum of Scotland, Colin Bailey chooses The BayeuxTapestry for his eagerly awaited lecture, our Christmas eventis a visit to the Dovecot Tapestry Studio’s new home andthe season is rounded off with Roderick Taylor’s look at theWorld of Carpets.

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MEMBERSHIP MATTERSFollowing the request for your views on the timing of the afternoonlectures, the Committee is grateful to those who contacted us inperson or by letter. We appreciate that the 2.30pm start doesmean that some members who live a distance from the city haveto travel home during the winter months in the dark on busytransport; however, for others the later start allows them time forlunch after their morning activities. As you see, we have decidedto keep the current timing for the upcoming year but over thenext few months the Committee will be examining ways in whichmembers’ preferences might be accommodated.

Edinburgh Decorative and Fine Art SocietyA Member Society of the National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies

EDFAS is a charity registered in Scotland (No. SC039651)

President: The Countess of Rosebery

Chairman: Mrs Marjorie Connell Tel: 0131 441 2149 meconnell@blueyonder.co.uk

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EDFAS NEWSLETTER GAINSMEDIA AWARDWe are delighted that the first edition of our new newsletterwas selected as Runner Up in the NADFAS NationalPrinted Media Award 2008. At the AGM in Liverpool,in May, Susan Sellers presented a certificate to MarjorieConnell, EDFAS Chairman, in the company of winnersBeverley DFAS and third place Birmingham DFAS. In eachcase the newsletters were chosen for their welcomingformat and obvious zest for the societies’ activities. Thanksgo to our twinned Australian society Geelong ADFAS forproviding the spur to improve our newsletter by the exampleof their win last year and to Graham of Neish Design forcatapulting us into ‘the medals’ on our first attempt.

EDFAS IS NOW A CHARITYOn June 16th 2008 EDFAS was awarded Charitable Statusby the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) inrecognition of our role in the promotion of arts education andheritage conservation. We are most grateful to Gavin McEwan,specialist in Charity Law at Turcan Connell, for his helpfuladvice. Your membership subscriptions for 2008/9 are nowprocessed and at this stage it appears that through the giftaid scheme the Society stands to gain in the region of £5000.This income, along with a start up sum from our existingcapital, will be set aside in a separate fund for the support ofspecial events, appeals or projects in the field of the decorativeand fine arts in Scotland. It will also occasionally contributeto NADFAS grants made through the Patricia Fay Fund.

The second ‘Society Lecture’ fundraising event was heldon February 6th in the Royal Museum to coincide withthe magnificent ‘Silver: Made in Scotland’ exhibition.Two landmarks were celebrated: the 550th Anniversary ofHallmarking in Scotland and the 40th Anniversary ofNADFAS. 250 members and guests filled the ChambersStreet Lecture Theatre to hear exhibition curator GeorgeDalgleish, FSA Scot, Principal Curator of Scottish History,give an entertaining overview of the show before highlightingsome of its many treasures. Michael Laing DL, Deacon ofthe Incorporation of Goldsmiths in Scotland, then told thefascinating story of the ‘Silver of the Stars’ commission.The pairing of Scottish silversmiths and internationalcelebrities such as Sean Connery and Nicola Benedetti hasproduced a very original collection of contemporary drinkingvessels. After a high profile world tour they were presentedas the finale to the exhibition.

EDFAS SUPPORTS ROYAL MUSEUM PROJECTWITH £5000 DONATION

At the AGM on September 9th I will come to the end of my term as Chairmanof EDFAS. Since I joined the Committee in 2000, I have had a most stimulatingtime made all the more enjoyable and rewarding by the support of fellowofficers and the Society as a whole. The monthly committee meetings, theregular mailings and programme planning sessions have always been muchmore like fun than work and even the odd anxious moment has been relievedby a wealth of friendly advice from loyal and experienced members.

Since its formation in 1970 the Society has been a successstory, flourishing through the enthusiasm of many dedicatedpeople. Four years ago the Committee identified the next stepswhich could be taken to further the aims of the Society andraise the profile of an organisation whose achievements areperhaps not as well known as they should be. The long overduewooing of gentlemen members onto the Committee wasencouraged to reflect an increasing and valued male membership;the Society’s name and printed material were redesigned witha new logo and a full colour newsletter; charitable status wassought to maximise income from gift aid to increase our supportof the arts.

We are delighted that with the wholehearted support of themembership these aims have been achieved. In addition ouraccounts have been computerised and we look forward toaccessing the new membership database which is beingdeveloped by NADFAS; it will significantly ease the administrationcarried out by the membership secretaries. One wish which isstill to be realised is an increase in the ranks of HeritageVolunteers and Church Recorders. Having retired as ChairmanI hope to assist Ann Jarvis and Isobel Mackay with encouragingmembers to enjoy the rewards of these projects and find newoutlets for their talents.

Stepping down also at this time is Carol Sibbald. Carol hasbeen a valued and most efficient committee member andSecretary since 2003 – a real support and great company;I know the Committee will miss her effervescent presence.

This special evening was theperfect occasion for EDFASto show support for theexciting Royal MuseumProject with a donation of£5,000. In line with the aimsof NADFAS, it is proposed touse this sum for educationalpurposes. Members will beinformed when a specificproject is chosen. The RoyalMuseum is now closed forthree years, but happilyfavourite items from thecollection will soon be onshow next door in theMuseum of Scotland in aspecial exhibition entitled‘Treasured’. We look forwardto 2011 when the building willopen again, the internal spaceand displays transformed forthe 21st century.

FROM THE CHAIRMAN

Serving on the EDFAS committee has been an enrichingexperience; we have all appreciated the chance to spend timewith the lecturers, to establish contacts in museums, galleriesand historic houses and to become friends with people wemight otherwise not have met. Most of all we have come toappreciate even more the value of the NADFAS formula andthe special character of the Edinburgh society. The Society ismost fortunate that Jennifer Harding-Edgar, who has alreadydone so much work as Membership Secretary, LectureSecretary, Vice Chairman and organiser of many visits andstudy groups, most recently the very successful Jacobite series,is happy to be proposed as Chairman. We are all most gratefulfor this continued commitment.

A well known member of the Society, Sandy Graham, has formany years provided us with excellent printing services throughDupliquik and latterly the Bespoke Printing Company. He isnow retiring and we would like to thank him very much indeedfor his friendship and expertise. Finally I would like to thankyou the membership, your excellent Committee, our PresidentLady Rosebery, Vice Presidents, Lady Johnston and Dr IainGordon Brown; our Honorary Auditor, Ian Wittet and HonorarySolicitor, John Campbell for contributing to the well-being ofthe Society and most especially I would like to thank myhusband, Douglas, for his personal support and invaluableadvice.

“I think, ladies and gentlemen, it’s time to plan the annual picnic.”

This year there have been a significant number of cancellationsnear the time of a visit or study day. Although the existence ofa waiting list can mean that places are filled, this involves theorganisers and your Treasurer in extra work if refunds are given.In future your Committee has decided that if the cheques havebeen banked no refunds should be given unless the circumstancesare exceptional.

We always impress on our speakers that their lecture shouldlast no longer than an hour, but inevitably they sometimes do runover their time. Introductions and notices also eat into the hour.We would like to advise members to allow at least one and halfhours from the start time for parking meters.

Top right: EDFAS members and guests fill theRMS Lecture Theatre on February 6th

Left above: Marjorie Connell presents CatherineHolden of RMS with the cheque for £5000

Left: George Dalgleish and Michael Laing

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