Michael Laing, Deacon, The Incorporation of Goldsmiths of The City of Edinburgh

"A nation is defined by its art. The Silver of the Stars exhibition (at the National Musuem of Scotland in January), which brings together world-ranking talents from the fields of film, fashion, theatre, music, literature, and of course silversmithing, reveals the inspirational and innovative centre of excellence that is Scotland today, shaped by the honest dilligence and warmth of character of her people."