Alice McMurrough studied Fine Art at Glasgow School of Art from 1973 to 1978 before attending graduating from St. Andrews College of Education in 1979. In addition to holding various teaching posts she was also a marker and moderator for the Scottish Qualifications Authority, before leaving the profession in 2007 to devote her time to painting and organising group painting trips in Europe.
She is an elected member of the Royal Glasgow Institute (RGI), Paisley Art Institute (PAI) and Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour (RSW) where she exhibits regularly as well as at the Glasgow Art Club and at galleries throughout the UK. Her works are held in private collections worldwide.