The Prestoungrange Gothenburg Ceiling, by Andrew Crummy (2003)

As announced in the 2004 Spring Issue of Brushstrokes # 7 Andrew Crummy had been at work creating the 'new' Prestoungrange Ceiling in the James Fewell Bar at The Gothenburg. He has stayed with the style used in 1581 at Prestongrange House for Mark Kerr, the 1st Baron whose descendants later became Earl then Marquis of Lothian.

The images he has painted are a blend of 1581 and 2004. The representations include [above here] that original Baron as well as today's 14th with his wife Avril, Lady of Prestoungrange. Bill Robertson as head of the building restoration team is also to be seen [below], as are the Dempster and Fowler's Head Brewer whilst Jim Forster of Historical Society fame in the Pans offers his customary pose and profile armed with garden rake. The Baron Sergeand, Montjoy, Head Scibbler, interior designer, restoration decorator... and others.. all are also depicted on the 'new' ceiling for those who look with care!