A FORMER tech entrepreneur is aiming to encourage a new arts and crafts movement in Scotland by turning a Borders mansion into a home for artists and makers.
The old stable block at Marchmont House is being regenerated and turned into workshops and studios.
Marchmont will also host a series of events that celebrate creativity, with themes including arts and crafts textiles and Pre-Raphaelite women mural artists.
READ MORE: Yes DIY: Home gig for Wee Ginger Dug in Glasgow's east end
There will also be the unveiling of a new cycle of murals inspired by artists including Phoebe Anna Traquair in the Cupola Hall, which was redesigned by her friend the architect Sir Robert Lorimer.
In a different vein, a series of growing tree sculptures by the local artist Charles Poulsen will be completed and available to see during the summer.
The projects are being driven by Marchmont’s director Hugo Burge (pictured) a tech entrepreneur who believes the digital revolution needs to be balanced by a new movement promoting human craftsmanship and creativity.
Why are you making commenting on The National only available to subscribers?
We know there are thousands of National readers who want to debate, argue and go back and forth in the comments section of our stories. We’ve got the most informed readers in Scotland, asking each other the big questions about the future of our country.
Unfortunately, though, these important debates are being spoiled by a vocal minority of trolls who aren’t really interested in the issues, try to derail the conversations, register under fake names, and post vile abuse.
So that’s why we’ve decided to make the ability to comment only available to our paying subscribers. That way, all the trolls who post abuse on our website will have to pay if they want to join the debate – and risk a permanent ban from the account that they subscribe with.
The conversation will go back to what it should be about – people who care passionately about the issues, but disagree constructively on what we should do about them. Let’s get that debate started!
Callum Baird, Editor of The National
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here