AN art exhibition featuring some of Scotland's most prominent artists is to be held in Glasgow later this year in a bid to raise funds for charity.

The New Glasgow Boys event, which is being organised by solicitor Graham Walker, will be at the Skypark in Finnieston from December 1 to 7 to raise money for Barnardo's children's charity.

It will feature work by Adrian Wizniesky, John Bellany, John Byrne and Peter Howson, among others, which will be available to buy.

Mr Walker, who runs law firm roadtrafficlaw.com, said: "I was adopted and benefited from growing up in a home where I received love, security and constant support that allowed me to grow and achieve life ambitions of my own.

"All it takes is a simple twist of fate for things to have turned out differently for me. But I was one of the fortunate ones.

"After reading recent statistics regarding child poverty levels in Scotland I felt that something needed to be done as soon as possible.

"So I have now persuaded some of my arty friends to help me put on an exhibition at Skypark, with my share of the proceeds all going to Barnardo's."

The event will include an invitation-only preview night on November 30, before the exhibition opens to the public on December 1.

A wide-range of artwork will be up for sale, from large oil paintings to smaller drawings.

Mr Walker has already raised £5000 for Barnardo's by abseiling down the side of the Skypark building in June.