Gus Fisher

Gus Fisher is an artist and craftsman specialising in letter design, stone carving and metal work. In his artistic practice, he combines his passion for lettering with experience of learning from UK master practitioners and traveling in Italy and Turkey, creating cutting edge designs.

To date, Gus has worked on numerous works of public art, as well as invidual and public memorials, including the British Normandy Memorial. Gus is also a member of Scottish Lettercutter’s Association, an organisation that supports and promotes the traditional art of letter-carving.

Read more about Gus and his unique approach to his artistic practice on the Scottish Gallery website, as well as his personal website Eye Cut Stone.

The Grassmarket Community Project 

The Grassmarket Community Project (GCP), based at the Grassmarket Centre, is a community of over 500 people, working together to support positive changes in one another’s lives.

Its mission is to create an inclusive person-centred environment where people feel empowered to develop skills, build positive relationships and enjoy an ongoing sense of belonging.

GCP has a wood workshop where community members can gain valuable woodworking skills, a workshop of tartan and other textile products, as well as a cafe and a tartan shop. These and many other initiatives that GCP houses provide a space where individuals that for different reasons face social exclusion can improve their employment skills and achieve greater self esteem.

You can read more about GCP, follow their news and find ways to get involved on GCP website.