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Motion · S6M-20803 · 12 Feb 2026

Aberdeen Artworlds: The Linklater Collection

Lodged by Kevin Stewart Standard Motion 18 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament welcomes the exhibition, Aberdeen Artworlds: The Linklater Collection, which is running at the University of Aberdeen; notes that the exhibition, which is running until 6 December 2026, features a set of 10 important Scottish modernist paintings donated to the University by Eric and Marjorie Linklater in 1976, which is known as the Linklater bequest; understands that the collection contains still lifes and portraits by the Scottish colourists J.D. Fergusson, S.J. Peploe and Leslie Hunter, a landscape by Catterline-based painter Joan Eardley, and paintings by Anne Redpath and James Cowie, as well as works and archival material on loan from the Linklater family and other generous lenders; further notes that Eric Linklater was rector of the University of Aberdeen from 1945 to 1948, and is known for works such as Magnus Merriman, widely thought to be based on his National Party of Scotland candidacy in the 1933 East Fife by-election, and hopes that the exhibition is a great success, and that many people take the opportunity to learn more about Aberdeen and the north east’s cultural landscape and history.

Supporters (18)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.