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AULD REEKIE, EVENING LANDSCAPE Framed Open Edition Fine Art Giclée Print by Nikki Monaghan.
Discover the luminous charm of “AULD REEKIE, EVENING LANDSCAPE” as it brings the spirit of Edinburgh — sometimes affectionately called “Auld Reekie” — into vivid focus three times over: a cityscape bathed in evening light, a mood of urban history, and an emotional landscape reflecting the heart of Scotland.
In “AULD REEKIE, EVENING LANDSCAPE”, Nikki Monaghan draws on her studio practice in Falkirk and her deep connection to Scottish towns and cities to present a stylised view of Edinburgh, where ancient spires and rooftops silhouette against a cobalt twilight sky. The print captures the city’s unique character — the tall tower of the castle, waving clouds like aurora streaks overhead, and the historic buildings glowing in mid-evening light. This is more than a mere representation of Auld Reekie: it is a visual poem, where memory, architecture and colour converge.
Nikki Monaghan’s work is grounded in her background in printed textile design — she studied at the Scottish College of Textiles (Heriot-Watt University) and later shifted to full-time painting, drawing instinctively on colour, texture and layering. Nikki Monaghan Her signature approach—layering acrylics, inks, oil pastels and charcoal—creates depth and a sense of joyous energy in her cityscapes and landscapes. First4Frames Gallery In this piece, the interplay of bold colour and simplified forms evokes the feeling of place — the streets and rooftops of Auld Reekie, the sweep of sky above, the timeless mood of evening in the city.
By choosing “AULD REEKIE, EVENING LANDSCAPE”, you’re inviting an artwork that not only evokes Auld Reekie in its title and subject, but captures a moment of calm, colour-rich reflection on learning, memory and place. Nikki explains that she hopes her paintings ‘take viewers back to a place, a time or a memory’ — and this piece certainly delivers on that promise. Nikki Monaghan
At First4Frames Gallery, you have the freedom to personalise this fine art Giclée print with a wide variety of framing and mounting options. Whether you prefer a sleek matt-black frame with minimalist appeal, a brushed silver frame to highlight the urban architecture, or a deeply textured wood frame to emphasise the painterly qualities of the work, First4Frames makes it possible. You can also select mount colours such as Wedgewood Grey, Super White Snow White (textured), Snow White (Black Core), Snow White Sepia or Antique White (Textured) — allowing you to tailor the presentation to your décor. First4Frames Gallery
Beyond aesthetic customisation, choosing First4Frames means you benefit from professional framing: they use high-quality materials and fit glass in all of their frames — a distinguishing feature that ensures your artwork arrives ready to hang, protected and beautifully finished. First4Frames Gallery The workshop dispatches carefully packaged framed prints, or you can collect directly from their Falkirk studio. The result is a polished, gallery-ready piece of wall art.
From the evocative depiction of Edinburgh in “AULD REEKIE, EVENING LANDSCAPE”, to the rich back-story of the artist Nikki Monaghan, and the high-end custom framing experience at First4Frames, this offering brings together place, practice and presentation in a seamless package. Whether you’re seeking a talking-point piece for your living room, a thoughtful gift for someone who loves Scottish urban landscapes, or simply a vibrant print to lift a wall, this work offers elegance, colour and personality.
Explore more of Nikki Monaghan’s work on her website: nikkimonaghan.co.uk and let Best4Frames help you transform your space with a framed edition of “AULD REEKIE, EVENING LANDSCAPE” — celebrating Auld Reekie in every brush-stroke.




