George Whitton Johnstone: A Highland Visionary Born in Glamis, Forfarshire, in 1849, George Whitton Johnstone’s life was inextricably linked to the rugged beauty of Scotland's Highlands. His early years as a cabinetmaker provided a grounding in craftsmanship, but it was his innate artistic talent that ultimately defined him. Johnstone’s journey into art began with an appreciation for genre scenes and portraits, yet he swiftly gravitated towards the evocative landscapes that dominated the Scottish countryside – particularly the dramatic vistas of Eskdale and Annandale. He enrolled at the Roya…