Our Team
Graystone Gallery is a small, family run fine art business with a passion for connecting clients with fine art we think they'll love for years to come.
We take care to get to know our artists, to help develop and reach a broader audience. It's all in our highly personalised service.
Lesley Briggs, Founder and Director
Graystone Gallery is owned and managed by Lesley Briggs. After a long career as well-respected fashion consultant, Lesley embarked on her own art journey in 2017.
Since then, she's studied extensively, completing Christie's Art Business Master Class and an MA in History of Art. Lesley went on to assist the Chief Archivist at the Whitechapel Gallery, London.
After moving to Edinburgh in 2021, she joined Colinton Arts as Gallery Manager, establishing the business and curating a series of successful exhibitions. She is also a Patron of the Royal...
Rob Briggs, Founder and Director
Together with Lesley, Rob sets the strategic direction for Graystone Gallery and oversees marketing, communications and operations for the business.
He also runs Graystone Communications, a global change management and communications consultancy. Rob is passionate about the creative arts and is working on his first novel.
He is a Patron of the Royal Scottish Academy of Art and Architecture, a Past Regional Chair of the International Association of Business Communicators, and a Fellow of the Royal Society for Arts, Manufactures and Commerce.
Delivery
We will deliver your art to you in Edinburgh free of charge.
We can also arrange for national or international delivery on request, using professional art couriers.
For any delivery questions, please email Lesley@graystonegallery.com or call 07786 373738.
Payment Options
We accept all major UK and international credit and debit cards including Visa, MasterCard and American Express, We can take payment in person or payment online via PayPal. Unfortunately we cannot accept payments in cash.
Buying art is a highly personal experience. Sometimes we need to be sure we're making the right investment.
We offer a home trial service so you can see paintings in the comfort of your own home and decide if they work well for you - including advice on where to hang them.
If you'd like to use this service, please email lesley@graystonegallerty.com or call 07786 373738.