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Mary Miers

Mary Miers is a hugely experienced writer on art and architecture, and a former Fine Arts Editor of Country Life. Mary joined the team after running Scotland’s Buildings at Risk Register. She lived in 15 different homes across several countries while she was growing up, and for a while commuted to London from Scotland each week. She is also the author of seven books.

The best art exhibitions to visit this February

Read our comprehensive list of the best art exhibitions around the country to visit this February.

By Mary Miers Published 23 January 15

The best art exhibitions to visit this December

Read our comprehensive list of the best art exhibitions around the country to visit this December.

By Mary Miers Published 4 December 14
The best art exhibitions to visit this November

Read our comprehensive list of the best art exhibitions around the country to visit this November.

By Mary Miers Published 1 November 14
Clare Mackie selling exhibition in Edinburgh

Mary Miers meets Country Life's weekly contributor Clare Mackie as she prepares for a selling exhibition of her ‘My Week’ illustrations

By Mary Miers Published 29 August 14
The history of tartan

The story of how a Highland tradition became the badge of Scotland’s national identity is full of paradox and misconceptions says Mary Miers.

By Mary Miers Published 8 August 14