Bin proposed Star of Caledonia for artistic, cultural and political reasons

AHM, Ray Mackenzie and Ross Birrell have voiced their concerns about the 'massive piece of art dubbed the Star of Caledonia' by Cecil Balmond which has been selected by the Gretna Landmark Trust to welcome travellers to Scotland.

The letter was published in the Herald on Wednesday 3rd August 2011

Border sculpture faces opposition

Jody Harrison writes in the Herald about the letter of disapproval written by AHM, Ray Mackenzie and Ross Birrell in relation to the Star of Caledonia.

Note to readers: Sam is not a former member of the Scottish Arts Council, Alexander Moffat is a painter rather than sculptor and David Harding is primarily an artist as opposed to a writer!

This article was published in the Herald on Wednesday 3rd August 2011

David likes a good party

After many years of service at Glasgow School of Art, Ray MacKenzie retired from the Historical and Critical Studies department. David was highly involved in organising a day not to be forgotten and an event that would allow many staff and students throughout Ray's lecturing years to bid a fond farewell to the legend himself. RAYDAY took place last Saturday, with a tour around some of Ray's favourite places in Glasgow (and numerous drinking establishments!).



Tonight, David is to chair the annual Burns Night supper at Glasgow School of Art.