88-Year-Old Artist's Vibrant Edinburgh Exhibition

0:00At 88 years old, artist Mike McNevin is proving age is just a number with his latest exhibition, moments in time, lighting up Edinburgh's Dundas street gallery. This former civil engineer has painted his whole life, capturing mountains, coastlines, and everyday Edinburgh scenes in bold acrylics full of bright colors and sharp contrasts. He moved from Kent to Scotland at 13, settled in Edinburgh over 50 years ago and now calls himself a full Scott, cheering for the national, rugby team. After early retirement at 55, he went full time with painting thanks to his wife working a few extra years to make it possible. Mountains fuel his creativity. He's climbed Mont Blanc, spots in America, Corsica, and Tasmania, and still jogs Corsair Fiend Hill to stay fit. Those adventures with his sun-shaped family bonds and endless inspiration from rock, snow, and light play. Beyond the canvas, Mike sings folk songs and care homes alongside his son,

1:00a gig that started with the work buddy and earned them the name Mountain Men. From church choirs to festival choruses, music keeps his rhythm going strong. Catches vibrant works at 6th Dundas street until Wednesday, April 8th, a testament to a life packed with hills, hues, and harmony that shows no signs of slowing. Edinburgh news today, powered by AI, bringing you what matters.