The previous post covered Braehead and Cardy House, and this view is taken from just a little further west on Lower Largo's Main Street. The gate of Cardy House is visible but the Braehead Cottages (also known as East End Cottages) are obscured by the main buildings featured. The low, white building on the left was the Loomshop Studio. This was originally at No. 119 Main Street, as pictured, but later migrated across the street to No, 122 as the Loomshop Gallery (the vacated building becoming the Gillies Studio). The building shown at No. 119 was originally a row of weavers' cottages. These were converted into a workshop during the 19th century and which was used by the Gillies brothers.
The building was restored and converted in 1964 for artists to show their work and was named the Loomshop Studio. The venture was managed and promoted for 32 years by Jimmy Mowat. Over the years many artists throughout Scotland exhibited in the gallery. In 1984, the East Fife Mail reported (on 28 November) on the Loomshop Gallery's 20th Christmas Exhibition. There was a special collection of art works from a range of artists who had been associated with the gallery over the years. This included Elizabeth Blackadder, Sir Robin Philipson and Alberto Morrocco. The Loomshop Gallery closed in 1996. If you have recollections of it, please comment.
The building was restored and converted in 1964 for artists to show their work and was named the Loomshop Studio. The venture was managed and promoted for 32 years by Jimmy Mowat. Over the years many artists throughout Scotland exhibited in the gallery. In 1984, the East Fife Mail reported (on 28 November) on the Loomshop Gallery's 20th Christmas Exhibition. There was a special collection of art works from a range of artists who had been associated with the gallery over the years. This included Elizabeth Blackadder, Sir Robin Philipson and Alberto Morrocco. The Loomshop Gallery closed in 1996. If you have recollections of it, please comment.
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