In 2003, William Highet produced a series of successful streetscapes of Melrose which encouraged him to embark on the ambitious project of painting the south side of the Royal Mile, Edinburgh, in November 2000. The Old Town has always intrigued Highet, and over the period of time that he worked on the canvases in this exhibition, he developed a familiarity with the architecture. The series of paintings took more than two years to complete, and the result is an impressive testament to his architectural expertise and artistic flair. The work is now part of The City of Edinburgh Council collection and is usually housed at The City Art Centre. www.highetfineart.co.uk