Projects

[0921] Sustainable Energy Sources in Scotland

A look at the various sustainable energy solutions in operation or development across Scotland, such as hydro-electric, wind, solar and wave power.

Keywords: Electricity

Location of Project Material: All over Scotland

[0920] Art and Design: Andy Goldsworthy

A look at the work of the Scottish-based environmental sculptor. A world renowned artist, he is concerned with nature and process and life, using natural materials to construct his pieces. Many of these artworks are ephemeral - they may last for hours, days or weeks, but this process of destruction is an integral part of their conception.

Keywords: Sculpture, Landscape

Location of Project Material: Dumfries and Galloway, Lothian, Strathclyde

[0919] Landscape as Inspiration: Scottish Locations in Literary Work and Film

A look at Scottish locations used in films and literature, from Robert Louis Stevenson's "Kidnapped" to Irvine Welsh's "Trainspotting", Ian Rankin's Rebus novels and the Harry Potter films.

Keywords: Movies, cinema, literature, books

Location of Project Material: All over Scotland

[0918] The Munn Photographic Archive

Over 300 photographs from the archive of John P Munn (1892-1959), an amateur photographer who lived in Grangemouth. By 1932 Munn was exhibiting throughout Scotland and America. He worked in the shipping industry based in Grangemouth, but after the war also acted as photographer for the Grangemouth Advertiser. The selection covers a variety of social history and landscape topics.

Keywords: Munn, Photographer, Grangemouth, Scotland, Social History, Landscape

Location of Project Material: All over Scotland, Central Scotland

[0917] Aerial Photography of the Western Isles, Highlands and Islands

Based on a selection of aerial photographs from RCAHMS, this project looks at settlement and ancient and historical monuments across the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. Topics covered include prehistoric sites, agriculture and fishing, crofting, towns and villages and stately homes.

Location of Project Material: Highlands, Strathclyde, Western Isles

[0916] Renewable Energy Sources in Scotland

Based on a selection of images from the RCAHMS, this project looks at renewable energy sources across time, from the water wheels and windmills of the past to the hydro-electric schemes and wind turbines of modern times.

Keywords: Electricity, industry, agriculture

Location of Project Material: All over Scotland