Nik Munro Designs

22/05/2026

Mainland Scotland on the way to Mull. 🌦💙🖤

12/05/2026

This gorgeous red panda has recently returned to its new enclosure at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) Highland Wildlife Park near Aviemore, where there's a wide range of endangered creatures, large and small being expertly cared for by the team 🌲💚🌳

06/05/2026

The merry month of May... a wander through a carpet of pink petals does a world of good. So lovely to see these spectacular blossoms in Aberdeenshire ✨️💖✨️

25/04/2026

Looking forward to taking part in this market in my local town - part of a fantastically creative group 💖

18/04/2026

Open this weekend for house tours, tearoom and gallery shop- a beautiful historic home in the heart of Kemnay.

29/03/2026

Still time for creatives to apply 💛

If you are an artist, maker or craft person considering applying to take part in the North East Open Studios in September, there are only a few days left before registration closes. Applications must be submitted and payments made by 31st of March. We don't want you to miss out.

Apply now here: https://www.northeastopenstudios.co.uk/

We welcome applications from visual artists, makers, designers, heritage crafts practitioners, emerging creatives and early career artists and youth members ages 18 - 25 (reduced fee).

This is your chance to welcome visitors to step into your world, to learn about your processes, your products and artwork. As a member, you will be part of a thriving, incredibly supportive creative community. You will have an entry in our well-loved book which acts as a directory of local talent all year round. You will have your own page and photo gallery on our website, be included in our online map, be part of an event that is backed up by extensive marketing, PR and social media campaigns. Who knows what could come out of being part of the North East Open Studios. We would love you to join us!

29/03/2026

Today I'm at Thainstone Farmer's Market 9am til 1pm. Plenty of local produce, indoor and outdoors. Trialling my latest products 💫💖🌙

09/01/2026

A great opportunity to add some creativity to your year ahead 💛

Alex Burnett Art will soon be starting a monthly Journaling & Sketchbook workshop at Kemnay House (next Friday 30th, 10am to 12).
This class will give time and guidance so you can develop a regular drawing practice that will also support your wellbeing, offering space to reflect and chat while creating a journal or sketchbook.

There are still a few places available, so please get in touch if you’d like to reserve one:
[email protected]

08/01/2026

I think we are now at the stage where this is the most snow I can remember experiencing. Just when we thought it was beginning to thaw a touch yesterday, more came down, adding another 3" overnight, then with -7 it froze everything by daybreak. The trees today looked magical with a winter coat, illuminated by blue skies and sunlight - and morning mist flowing in and out through the dips in the landscape.

We've had the deepest drifts, the biggest snowflakes, the longest icicles and the most incredible sights ✨️😍✨️

But I still hope it's all gone by next week - it's impossible getting in and out of the drive, even after a farmer had cleared it.

16/12/2025

A Great Grey Owl in flight. I spent a dark, dreich afternoon in Aviemore last week hoping to catch a pine marten and other beautiful local creatures - who it seemed were tucked up cosy out of sight. This guy was happy to help though. This image will be available as a card and print in 2026, my online shop is taking a break from Wednesday 17th Dec and back on 5th January.

It was so great to see communities supporting local businesses and artists this year, let's hope the trend continues.

Wishing everyone a magical season, whichever way you celebrate. 💖✨️💫