Community celebrates acclaimed artist James McBey

Aberdeenshire artist McBey was born 140 years ago and raised in Newburgh

Anne Smith

Over a hundred years ago an Aberdeenshire born artist was the toast of the art world but today he remains relatively unknown.

Now a recently published book on James McBey has inspired local residents in Newburgh to raise his profile.

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