James Watterston Herald: A Capturer of Scottish Life and Light James Watterston Herald (1859-1914) emerged from the heart of Scotland as a distinctive painter, renowned for his evocative depictions of everyday life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in Forfar, a small town in Angus, he possessed an innate artistic sensibility nurtured by a childhood steeped in rural Scottish culture. While formal art training was limited – primarily through classes at Dundee High School – Herald’s talent blossomed through observation and a deep connection to his surroundings. His work offers a p…