The Pier Arts Centre is an art gallery and museum in Stromness, Orkney, Scotland. It was established in 1979 to provide a home for an important collection of fine art donated to "be held in trust for Orkney" by the author, peace activist and philanthropist Margaret Gardiner.
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This place deserves to be better known. Why is it not shouting about its fantastic collection of modern art? Items from permanent collection always on display and interesting temporary exhibitions. The well written labels give great insight into the character of Margaret Tait who donated her collection as the starting point. Worth travelling a long...
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A beautiful light, bright space with wonderful sea views. Every time I visit there has been great exhibitions as well as their usual collection. It's a lovely gallery.
Echoing someone else's comment: a wish for a cafe - Stromness is so badly in need of somewhere cool and calm for a quality coffee and of course that may bring in even...
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Simply fantastic. A spacious gallery over 3 floors in a wonderfully designed space overlooking the harbour. The collection of art includes artists of national significance such as Hepworth and Nicholson as well as artists with links to Orkney such as Cursiter and Wishart. Lovely reference space to browse art books on...
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