Apart from the usual draw of beaches and golf, St Andrews Museum has a very special treat in store for summer visitors.  From May 28 until September 3 the museum will be showcasing an exhibition of paintings by the celebrated group of artists known as The Glasgow Boys.
All of the paintings come from the wonderful fine art collection cared for by Fife Cultural Trust on behalf of Fife Council. There are more than 40 Glasgow Boys paintings in the collection. The Glasgow Boys – A Spirit of Rebellion offers visitors a rare opportunity to see many of them brought together in one venue – 25 paintings by 17 artists. 
Linked by friendship and a shared desire to rebel against the existing art establishment in late 19th century Scotland, The Glasgow Boys became internationally famous. They enjoyed critical acclaim and commercial success at home and abroad and their determination to break with tradition paved the way for other young Scottish artists.
The exhibition features works by leading members of the group and many others associated with it – including John Lavery, E A Hornel, George Henry, W Y Macgregor, D Y Cameron, E A Walton, James Guthrie, and Joseph Crawhall. Also on display are two large watercolours by Arthur Melville, recently the subject of a major retrospective at the National Galleries of Scotland in Edinburgh.  
To encourage younger visitors to explore the paintings, there are lots of hands-on activities available, from a giant art-themed snakes and ladders, to gallery back-packs full of fun quizzes and games that the family can enjoy together. Also running in conjunction with the exhibition is a programme of events and activities, from children’s craft workshops to adult painting classes and lunchtime curator’s tours.

Where: St Andrews Museum, Kinburn Park, Doubledykes Road, St Andrews, KY16 9DP

When: From May 28 until September 3, 2016