Edinburgh series
creative style
Working across both traditional and digital media, I create artwork inspired by city landmarks and the character of the built environment. I am particularly interested in creating pieces that encourage people to pause, engage with their surroundings, and experience familiar places in new ways.
Balmoral Hotel
Edinburgh Newtown
This artwork of the Balmoral Hotel and the North Bridge in Edinburgh is a reworking of one of my earlier illustrations, brought back and refined to celebrate the reopening of North Bridge. It captures one of Edinburgh’s most recognisable landmarks, blending historic architecture with a contemporary graphic approach.
Well Court
Dean Village
Artwork inspired by Edinburgh’s most picturesque neighbourhood, Dean Village, showing the iconic Well Court, built in 1886 as model housing for local mill workers who operated along the Water of Leith for over 800 years. Dean Village is now one of Edinburgh’s most visited areas.
Forth Bridge
Queensfery
This unique artwork inspired by the iconic Forth Bridges at Queensferry Crossing and shows the unique relationship between the three structures, each representing a different era of engineering and design. The Forth bridge is a UNESCO world heritage located at South Queensferry.
Millennium Milepost
The meadows
For no more than two weeks each year, The Meadows in Edinburgh is transformed into something almost magical when the cherry blossom trees are in full bloom. The park fills with life, the light feels brighter, and the soft pink petals create a fleeting, dreamlike atmosphere. In this drawing, I aim to capture that moment of abundance and colour, where spring feels at its peak. I’ve also included the iconic Millennium Mileposts , tis distinctive cast-iron sculptures that guide cyclists along the National Cycle Network. As a cyclist myself, I love exploring the routes, and this milepost is one of my favourite.
Harbor Lighthouse
Newheaven
The Newhaven Harbour is known for its long maritime heritage on Edinburgh’s coastline, this area was once a very busy fishing market supplying the city with fresh catch still present nowadays at the old Victorian fish market, home to local restaurants like The Fishmarket which, offers both locals and tourists an authentic taste of local produce.
Grassmarket
Edinburgh
Featuring Edinburgh Castle and The Grassmarket. A quick fact: The Grassmarket is so-called because it was the city's main marketplace in the 15th century, with the principal stock-in-trade involving horses... with so much livestock around, it could start to resemble more of a farm than a city!
Robert Burns Statue
Foot of The Walk
This artwork captures the historic public sculpture of Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns originally erected in 1898 and located at the corner of Constitution Street and Bernard Street in Leith. The statue was temporarily removed during tramline construction and was reinstated in October 2022, continuing its presence as a local landmark.
Regent Bridge
Edinburgh
Regent Bridge captures one of Edinburgh's historic landmarks from a fresh perspective, looking towards The Melting Pot on Calton Road. Completed in 1819, the bridge continues to connect different parts of the city, reflecting Edinburgh's rich architectural heritage.
Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean Terminal
This unique aerial view of the Royal Yacht that was in active service from 1954 until it was decommissioned in 1997. Over those 44 years, it traveled over one million nautical miles on 968 state visits, hosting world leaders and serving as a holiday retreat for the Queen and her family. is one of my favourite artworks because I can see the Britannia ship from my window as it is now permanently moored at Ocean Terminal in Leith, Edinburgh.
The Shore
Leith
The Shore in Leith is one of my earlier and most popular illustrations, was brought back and refined to further develop the composition, contrast, and overall visual impact. It captures the distinctive waterfront atmosphere. At the centre of the composition is The Shore Bridge, a key feature of the scene. Historically, the bridge provided access to the far-side quays, playing an important role in the area’s maritime activity. Today, it connects to newer developments along the Leith waterfront, linking past and present within the same space.
Cockburn Street
Old Town
Edinburgh’s Old Town with its Gothic landmarks and cobbled streets. The contemporary illustration includes landmarks such as St Giles’ Cathedral and Cockburn Street, icons that make Scotland’s capital a strong contender for the prettiest city in the UK.