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World famous art could be displayed in Moray

Sir Edwin Landseer's Monarch of the Glen at the National Gallery of Scotland
Sir Edwin Landseer's Monarch of the Glen at the National Gallery of Scotland

Some of the country’s most famous works of art could tour Moray under new proposals tabled by the area’s MSP.

Richard Lochhead is in talks with the art bosses about bringing “superstar” paintings like the Monarch of the Glen to the region.

The politician believes there are several venues in Moray where legendary works could be displayed and appreciated by locals.

Yesterday, Mr Lochhead outlined his vision for bringing exhibitions from Edinburgh’s Scottish National Gallery, and its modern art and portrait venues, to the area.

He said: “We have ideal locations such as the Moray Art Centre in Findhorn, which is already equipped to exhibit prestigious works, and it may be possible to have short term exhibitions in Elgin and elsewhere.

“Bringing pieces of work from Edinburgh’s National Galleries of Scotland here would be a huge draw in taking visitors into the area, and give a boost to the local economy.

“I have no doubt that people would come from far and near to see these fantastic, internationally renowned works of art.”

The National Galleries of Scotland is understood to be in discussions about the possibility of staging a series of exhibitions in Moray.

Mr Lochhead added that the director-general of the Scottish National Gallery, Sir John Leighton, has indicated the idea is something he would be “happy to explore”.

The SNP representative said: “I was pleased to be able to raise the prospect of Moray displaying some of these ‘superstar’ works directly with him, and I am delighted he is exploring the possibility.

“It really would be wonderful if we were able to have some of the most famous pieces of art in the world exhibited in Moray.

“Since I met Sir John, the National Galleries have acquired the Monarch of the Glen and confirmed that some famous paintings are being considered as part of a nationwide tour.”

The Monarch of the Glen was created in 1851 by the English painter Sir Edwin Landseer.

The oil-on-canvas painting of a red deer stag was one of the most popular paintings of the 19th century.

Last month, the National Galleries of Scotland bought the painting for £4million and it is now on public display in Scotland’s capital.