Burgess and Fiona Hay started experimenting with Celtic Art in 1980. By the end of the decade they had produced the successful Pictish Pictures range of gifts and had been commissioned to produce designs for a whole range of products.

They have had their work exhibited through out Scotland and Overseas. They travelled the craft circuit for several seasons exhibiting and selling work all over Scotland. Several successful Highland Trade fairs gave them the opportunity to sell their work all over the world.

In 1995 they were invited by the Bain family to submit a piece for a George Bain Exhibition in Glasgow. Fiona and Burgess were very fortunate to meet his son Iain Bain on many occasions and had the opportunity to discuss both his, and his father's work. They have been privileged to study original works including a lot of  previously unpublished material. The “Invershin” produced for the exhibition is on show in Groam House Museum, Rosmarkie, Scotland alongside some of George Bain's original work. Continuing their association with the George Bain Exhibition they were invited to contribute to the 2007 “George Bain Highland Home coming”.  Please see the 2007 year of culture page.

B&F are keeping the Pictish tradition living, they are not trying to copy or adapt what has been done in the past but are creating new Pictish Celtic Art with fresh ideas, a mix of modern and traditional techniques and materials. They work using some of the same methods used by the scribes to make the book of Kells, including both working on one piece as each has different skills. 

Fiona produces other work besides Pictish Celtic art and draws a wide range of subjects mainly inspired by her love of nature. Fiona writes her own poetry, often incorporated into her work. She is currently working on uncut vellum.