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Two enormous Wemyss Ware® cats have been unveiled in Kirkcaldy, marking the start of an exciting new public art initiative that will see the town come alive with creativity in 2026. Painted by artists Griselda Hill and Elaine from Griselda Hill Pottery Ltd, the five-foot-tall sculptures are the first of at least twelve to be featured in the forthcoming Wemyss Ware® Cat Sculpture Trail. Organised by the Kirkcaldy Lottery, the trail will showcase a series of giant cat sculptures displayed across Kirkcaldy next summer. Each cat will feature a unique design and, at the end of the trail, will be...

29–30 November 2025 Ceres, Fife — Wemyss Ware® is bringing festive sparkle to Kirkcaldy this season with a special pop-up shop at Kirkcaldy Galleries on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 November, featuring the launch of its new Christmas collection, An Illustrious Christmas. The collection, created by Griselda Hill Pottery Ltd, features a series of beautifully crafted Wemyss Ware® pieces enhanced with gold lustre. The collection’s title reflects not only the shimmering gold details but also the pottery’s illustrious fortieth anniversary year, which included a memorable encounter between Griselda Hill and His Majesty The King at Kirkcaldy Galleries. The King, a...

2025 marked a milestone year for Griselda Hill Pottery, which celebrated its 40th anniversary with a series of events in collaboration with Kirkcaldy Galleries, themselves commemorating their centenary. The partnership produced a lively programme of exhibitions, competitions and special appearances that highlighted both organisations' shared heritage. In the spring, the Pottery crafted and donated 100 limited-edition "KG100" cat brooches to the Galleries. The brooches, which quickly became sought-after collectibles, were sold to raise funds for the Galleries. Founder Griselda Hill also designed and hand-painted a decorative cat inspired by an original lino pattern from Nairns, the Kirkcaldy-based flooring company that...

Elaine found a bat in her apron! She was going to put it on when she heard an angry little screech. She did not want to get bitten so she wrapped it up in the apron. We didn’t know if it was a baby, or injured, so we phoned the SSPCA who were really helpful and told us to put it in a cardboard box with a lid and a little water until the officer came. When he arrived he had a good look at the little creature and pronounced that it was not injured and was in fact a...