The Christmas show at the Ship of Fools Gallery, Bridge Street, Kirkwall, will get underway today, Saturday 23 November.

The gallery at 21 Bridge Street will be open from 10am and you will be able to enjoy a complimentary glass of mulled wine while you view the exhibition. Some of the artists will be on hand from 2pm-4pm to talk about their work.

Artists taking part will include Maiwenn Beadle, Leslie Burgher, Ruth Brownlee, Audrey Cameron, Peter Davis, Evie Donaldson, Belinda Glennon, Shaun Hall, Karen Laird, Martin Laird, Gill Lewis, Lesley Mackay, Alison Moore, Sally Moore, Phil Mumby, Frances Pelly, Stephen Redpath, Adrian Smith, Jade Stout and Marion Yorston.

The show will be open on Wednesdays to Saturdays 10am to 4pm in the run up to Christmas.