Adrian McMurchie @adrianmcmurchie.bsky.social · 28/09/2026"Crosby Street, Manhattan" amcmurchie.com/product-cate... Where Auntie Sharon lived in the late 90s. She isn't my auntie & actually wasn't anyone's auntie at the time. She's my pal. I just thought she'd be a cool auntie. We've all called her that since. She ended up becoming an auntie and a mum. 000
Adrian McMurchie @adrianmcmurchie.bsky.social · 25/09/2026University Cafe, Byres Rd, Glasgow Owned and run by the Verrecchia family since 1918. Narrowest tables in the world designed by Olga Korbut. One for the oldies there. 031
Adrian McMurchie @adrianmcmurchie.bsky.social · 21/09/2026"Walk Across the Rooftops" Same view. Entirely different outcome. #1 China marker and pencil on kraft paper. #2 Watercolour and ink. Looking west from Glasgow City Chambers. Don't try to work out the perspective. Even I don't know what I did here! amcmurchie.com/product/walk... 010
Adrian McMurchie @adrianmcmurchie.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Sometimes one picture isn't enough. Machrihanish Golf Club is 150 years old this year. I was commissioned by Machrihanish Dunes to create a piece celebrating their history. There's lots of it! This is a tiny glimpse. Each image is.... 110
Adrian McMurchie @adrianmcmurchie.bsky.social · 17/09/2026"Mackintosh Queen's Cross Church" His only church design that was actually built. There's a few church halls with his signature on them but the church attached to these would have been designed by someone else. Home to the Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society since.... 110
Adrian McMurchie @adrianmcmurchie.bsky.social · 16/09/2026"SCOTLAND'S DISTILLERIES" Pre-order here - amcmurchie.com/product/scotlands-distilleries-book The actual book! An advance from the printers and its a beauty. Look at that gold foil! 😍🥃 159 distilleries 250 copies Weighing in at 2.5kg each Dropping November 000
Adrian McMurchie @adrianmcmurchie.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Scotland's Distilleries book - PRE SALE OPEN - amcmurchie.com/product/scot... 250 printed. 185 left. First 100 signed and numbered 031
Adrian McMurchie @adrianmcmurchie.bsky.social · 25/08/2026"Rogano - Champagne & Oysters" No one has seen this since 2019. I've spoken to loads of folk under 40 who have no idea what or where it! The point is when it finally does open again there will be a whole generation of people who'll think it's a new theme bar. I'm not joking. 120
Adrian McMurchie @adrianmcmurchie.bsky.social · 19/08/2026A year in the life of @onedevonshiregardens #15-20 "The Wine Cellar" House number 2. If you see the barrel with the bottles, that's your cue to head immediately downstairs where you'll quite likely be met by our Robert. He'll talk you through your wines for.... 100
Adrian McMurchie @adrianmcmurchie.bsky.social · 16/08/2026"The Derby Cafe" Been there since 1945 and first owned by the Jaconelli's by all accounts. My local cafe as a wean and voted 3rd best ice cream in Scotland. That's rubbish. It's actually the best - amcmurchie.com/product/derb... 020
Adrian McMurchie @adrianmcmurchie.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Scotland's Distilleries print updated. It always takes ages to rejig this unless the distillery starts with something towards the end of the alphabet! Otherwise it's a case of constantly cutting, shifting and pasting. In April 2024 I produced a ltd run of ten. I wanted it to be a.... 100
Adrian McMurchie @adrianmcmurchie.bsky.social · 04/08/2026"A distillery a day" #157 Kythe (Highland) Kythe Distillery By their own admission the owners say it’s not the prettiest distillery. Hold it right there! I think it’s got an illicit bourbon country vibe to it which gives it a genuine charm. That’ll be the worm tubs outside. These are..... 111
Adrian McMurchie @adrianmcmurchie.bsky.social · 29/07/2026"Kinloch Hotel" Found on the west coast of Isle of Arran. Recently sold after being in the Crawford family since 1954! Jamie sent me 2 photos to work from. One of a view from the ground and this aerial perspective. As the family had extended the hotel massively over the decades I thought.... 110
Adrian McMurchie @adrianmcmurchie.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Jings! As my Dad used to say as I do myeslf to anyone who knows me. 12 days to go and a pledge and half away from the magic number! Amazing! Really touched by all the people I know who have stepped up and to those new whisky pals who have done the same. Hats off to.... 100
Adrian McMurchie @adrianmcmurchie.bsky.social · 01/07/2026"A distillery a day" #155 Lerwick (Island) Lerwick Distillery Found on Market St. It was formerly known as Whisky Lane due to the illegal spirit smuggling and boozers. The authorities in the late 1800s thought this a trifle undignified so renamed it. Quite fitting there should be..... 131
Adrian McMurchie @adrianmcmurchie.bsky.social · 22/06/2026*KICKSTARTER IS NOW LIVE* lnkd.in/esSa5hQN There are various funding options. Most with add ons. All include the book and slipcase. Just to recap - “Scotland’s Distilleries - An illustrated tour of Scotland and its whisky” is a personal view of all the malt whisky..... 121
Adrian McMurchie @adrianmcmurchie.bsky.social · 05/06/2026Here's the pre launch page for Kickstarter 👇 www.kickstarter.com/projects/sco... I intend to launch in a couple of weeks so please follow to keep up to date on insentives and leaked pages from the 350 page book! Spread to word to your whisky loving companions! Slainte! Adriankickstarter.comComing soon: Scotland's Distilleries - Illustrated Whisky BookAll of Scotland's active malt whisky distilleries illustrated with a description of their individual story and place in the landscape. 000
Adrian McMurchie @adrianmcmurchie.bsky.social · 28/05/2026St. George's Mansions, Glasgow Always reminds me of Hitchcock's Rear Window even although it's a front window. Front Window would have been a rubbish name for a thriller, to be honest amcmurchie.com/product/st-g... 000
Adrian McMurchie @adrianmcmurchie.bsky.social · 25/05/2026The Stillhouse at The Clydeside Distillery. The distillery buidling itself is a beauty but I much prefer this print. As still rooms go it's up there with the most impressive to emerge into. It's like walking into a massive display cabinet. Gets gie toasty in the summer, mind. 010
Adrian McMurchie @adrianmcmurchie.bsky.social · 22/05/2026Some of you will be aware I've painted all of the working Scotch malt whisky distilleries in Scotland. The endgame was always a book. I've exhausted most avenues that I can see to getting it funded and over the line from collaborating with Independent bottlers....... 110
Adrian McMurchie @adrianmcmurchie.bsky.social · 18/05/2026"Scottish Montage" A couple of dozen paintings of Scottish landmarks and sights in their geographic position within the country. 24 prints for the price of one if you're an optimist. 50% private commissions 50% Sunday Herald illus from back in the day. amcmurchie.com/product/scot... 020
Adrian McMurchie @adrianmcmurchie.bsky.social · 05/05/2026"A distillery a day" #154 Laggan Bay (Islay) @lagganbaydistillery The 11th to open on the Island in recent years. It sits just off the main road between Port Ellen and Bowmore and tucked in behind the airport. Handy. The 2nd distillery by Ian MacLeod Distillers in as many years! I used to think... 100
Adrian McMurchie @adrianmcmurchie.bsky.social · 04/05/2026All about Isle of Arran Distillers Ltd this week. Lochranza magnets and coasters heading to Scotland in miniature tomorrow followed by prints and tea towels. Originally known as Arran before they opened Lagg on the south of the Island. Now Locharanza after the village it sits in. It’s one of the... 131
Adrian McMurchie @adrianmcmurchie.bsky.social · 28/04/2026"A year in the life of One Devonshire Gardens" #8 The whole thing. You never get to see this view due to the now large trees that sit between ODGs and Great Western Rd. Truth be told this view has never existed. The now fully grown trees would have been planted at the same time as...... 110
Adrian McMurchie @adrianmcmurchie.bsky.social · 15/04/2026"A year in the life of One Devonshire Gardens " #5 #6 #7 In 2016 ODGs bought house no. 4 uniting the hotel and owning the whole terrace. Well, not quite. There's the small matter of No. 4a on Devonshire Gdns Lane. It's still privately owned. There was some chat a number of years ago about.... 100
Adrian McMurchie @adrianmcmurchie.bsky.social · 10/04/2026"Modern Art" A1 on Xpressions textured archival matt paper by Deadly Digital Ltd, of course 👇 amcmurchie.com/product/goma... 000
Adrian McMurchie @adrianmcmurchie.bsky.social · 25/03/2026"A year in the life of @onedevonshiregardensglasgow " #3 & 4 Oksy. She runs the bar and sometimes I get the impression the whole hotel. She's smaller than me (that's saying something) and about half the weight but you wouldn't dream of messing with her. That 1960s Glasgow flyweight boxer vibe but... 100
Adrian McMurchie @adrianmcmurchie.bsky.social · 18/03/2026"A distillery a day" #153 Stannergill (Highland) From the same couple who have been making Rock Rose Gin for over a decade. The name comes from the Norse for stone valley. The 200 year old restored mill is opposite their gin distillery separated only by...... 131
Adrian McMurchie @adrianmcmurchie.bsky.social · 10/03/2026"A year in the life of @onedevonshiregardensglasgow " #2 House No. 2 stained glass. All the houses have them at the top of the staircase opposite each front door. They are by Stephen Adam. Steve Who?!! A pioneer of modern stained glass who worked alongside...... 130
Adrian McMurchie @adrianmcmurchie.bsky.social · 09/03/2026"Hutchesons' Junior School" Kingarth St, Glasgow. Opposite McDonald's. Well educated. Badly fed. Founded by George and Thomas who left money in their wills to pay for a school for poor boys. Not sure what happened there coz you're not going there if you are poor now! They also funded..... 100
Adrian McMurchie @adrianmcmurchie.bsky.social · 04/03/2026"A year in the life of One Devonshire Gardens" Myself, David and Mollie McCaughley (still my all time favourite name) had a chat and thought the natural thing to do was make me their artist in residence. It's all pretty fluid at the moment but...... 121
Adrian McMurchie @adrianmcmurchie.bsky.social · 03/03/2026Whisky postcards on their way to @tireedistillery A proper hands on affair. 3 guys. Ian, Alain and Ryan who takes care of everything when the other two are touring with Trail West folf/trad band..... 121
Adrian McMurchie @adrianmcmurchie.bsky.social · 23/02/2026"Nan's Deli" Owned by the same family for 40 years & named after Alec's Mum. Your fancy artisan bakeries are grand but you can't beat places like this. Quality morning rolls & cakes. Coffee is good too. Give me an old shop front or Victiorian build to paint & I'll be quite happy, thank you 000
Adrian McMurchie @adrianmcmurchie.bsky.social · 18/02/2026Took a ride out to hand deliver bespoke prints to @glengoyne earlier. I should have gone yesterday as it was gie windy and freezing today. My cross country West Highland Way route didn't quite suit my gravel bike and, oh! I got a puncture!!...... 110
Adrian McMurchie @adrianmcmurchie.bsky.social · 05/02/2026"The Collectors Hall" So named as the building was the former city parish hall where punters in need would collect financial assitance. Beautifully restored by AC Hotels. Pleased to say there are plenty of original features still within. Designed by Thomson (Greek's son) & Sandilands. 010
Adrian McMurchie @adrianmcmurchie.bsky.social · 31/01/2026"Ramsay Garden" Commissioned by the poet Allan Ramsay. Not to be confused with Allan Ramsay, the artist. That was his son. Just behind here you'll find The Witchery. Save up and spend a night in one of the gothic luxurious plush suites. It's absolutely worth it! amcmurchie.com/product/rams... 010
Adrian McMurchie @adrianmcmurchie.bsky.social · 27/01/2026"Windsor House" Or 2b Kirklee Rd opposite Cuku. Whenever Jim moves house he asks me to paint his former abode. Naturally I'm never done sending him estate agent brochures. I have absolutely no idea who designed it but it has additions by JJ Burnet from the Stranglers. 010
Adrian McMurchie @adrianmcmurchie.bsky.social · 15/01/2026"Britannia Mucic Hall" This was originally commissioned by @glasgowheritage.bsky.social for their Christmas card a number of years ago. It was renamed Britannia Panopticon (Latin - see everything) by the eccentric millionaire AE Pickard due to the diverse nature of the shows on offer....... 110
Adrian McMurchie @adrianmcmurchie.bsky.social · 11/01/2026"Islay Whisky Word Map" Updated to include Port Ellen. It was always on the map but has been pulled out in rust and given its own cask due to it being operational again. @Kilchoman @Bruichladdich @bowmore @portellen @Laphroaig @Lagavulin @ardbeg @caolila @Ardnahoe @Bunnahabhain lnkd.in/erdmgkzA 000
Adrian McMurchie @adrianmcmurchie.bsky.social · 09/01/20262026 CALENDARS UNEARTHED 9 DAYS INTO THE NEW YEAR SHOCKER!!! Truth is I sell 95% of these online and a tiny amount in the shoaps hence the Brucie bonus copies left. 5 Whisky and 5 Glasgow. They are both live again on the site. Perfect for folk like me whose birthday is in..... 100
Adrian McMurchie @adrianmcmurchie.bsky.social · 05/01/2026The very first print off the rollers at Deadly Digital Ltd this year. I feel I deserve an award for this 🙋🥃 A2 giclee on Xpressions 300 gram lightly textured paper amcmurchie.com/product/scot... 021
Adrian McMurchie @adrianmcmurchie.bsky.social · 04/01/2026"Jazz Trio" And now for something completely different. Word of advice for budding illustrators. When a client asks if you can do......say YES! and then figure out how you are going to do it. Tip #1 Forget every technique you normally use. Tip #2 Keep the line simple. Tip #3 Keep the....... 100
Adrian McMurchie @adrianmcmurchie.bsky.social · 29/12/2025"Rogano" again. I make no excuses for working these up with Photoshop. 2 reasons - They are adapted from my own original paintings and secondly Graphic Design was actually what I studied way back in the late 80s. '87 we were creating passages of text with.... 110
Adrian McMurchie @adrianmcmurchie.bsky.social · 28/12/2025"Balvenie Distillery" Originally called Glen Gordon, they only started releasing official bottlings as late as 1973. My best advice here is to stay at Craigellachie Hotel or The Highlander across the road (both have great whisky bars), cycle or walk up the old Speyside railway line and you’ll find.. 110
Adrian McMurchie @adrianmcmurchie.bsky.social · 23/12/2025"Malmaison" St. Jude's Church. John Stephen. Very Greek Thomson but a good decade or so before him. It looks complete but it's not. There should be a Greek monument on the roof the same height as the door. It was taken down in the 60s for saferty reasons. 030
Adrian McMurchie @adrianmcmurchie.bsky.social · 12/12/2025"Scotland's Distilleries" print updated to include @ardgowandistillery.bsky.social & Dallas Dhu Distillery A2 (59.4x42cm) on Xpressions 300gsm lightly textured and acid free paper with pigment inks. amcmurchie.com/product/scot... 010
Adrian McMurchie @adrianmcmurchie.bsky.social · 04/12/2025Whenever I paint boats I include names on the side as you see on most fishing boats. I never draw attention to it. Sometimes the person cottons on. Mostly they go unnnoticed. This painting from about fifteen years ago fell out whilst looking for something else. It's quite poignant really...... 110
Adrian McMurchie @adrianmcmurchie.bsky.social · 25/11/2025"Paesano, Miller Street" Founded by the lovely Mr Paul Stevenson and now owned by the Di Maggio's group. This kind of shopfront is right up my street. Loads going on. These were my favourite restaurants to illustrate for the Sunday Herald restaurant review back in the day........ 100
Adrian McMurchie @adrianmcmurchie.bsky.social · 23/11/2025I love a design collaboration, me. Especially when it's with my own daughter. Grace painted this in lockdown. Simple but striking. I thought we could do something with it. We scanned it, uniformed the colours in Photoshop, and I added a line drawing of the Finnieston Crane...... 110
Adrian McMurchie @adrianmcmurchie.bsky.social · 21/11/2025"Sagrada Famila" The tallest church in the world. It's actually going to be completed next year. That's 143 years! Only 2 people are buried here. José María Bocabella, who bought the land and came up with the idea and Gaudi, of course, who designed it - amcmurchie.com/product/sagr... 000