A Life Immersed in Scottish Light: The Art of Mary Nicol Neill Armour Mary Nicol Neill Armour, born in 1902 in the industrial heartland of Blantyre, Scotland, emerged as a quietly powerful voice within the landscape and still life traditions of her nation. Her journey from aspiring teacher to celebrated artist, Honorary President of both the Glasgow School of Art and the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts, is one marked by dedication, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to observing the world around her with a discerning eye. Armour’s early inclination towards education was swiftl…