Gray's School of Art

Gray's School of Art today forms a fundamental part of the Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, Scotland. Founded in 1885 as the Gray's School of Science and Art, it was named after its benefactor, local businessman and philanthropist John Gray (1811-1891). The school opened in 1885 with ninety-six students for the day classes and 322 for the evening classes. In the 1950’s and 1960’s the school acquired other buildings, and the art school was housed in a purpose-built construction located on the Garthdee Estate. The curriculum encompasses the Fine Arts, textile printing, photography, ceramics and jewellery. Notable alumni and staff have included Robert Brough, Callum Innes, Jennifer McRea, George Mackie, Hugh Adam Crawford, Ian Fleming, Robert Henderson Blyth, James Cowie and Alberto Morrocco.

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