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Loch Torridon, in the north-west of Scotland, is a classic Scottish landscape. The seas are exceptionally rich in widlife, but for many people they are mysterious, unknown. This scheme aimed to raise awareness of both their natural and cultural value. I worked with Peter MacDonald, a stone dyke builder from Gairloch, to create installations at three sites. Graphic design and illustration by Ross Associates.
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Steep mountains plunge into the glittering loch. The sun’s not always shining, but when it does, Torridon is spectacular.
We used a giant block of local stone as a support for a viewpoint panel that looks at what’s under the sea as well as the hills above it.
An acrylic disc encapsulates a sample of maerl: one of the key species in the loch.
At Sand, near Applecross, prehistoric hunter–gatherers sheltered under the rock overhang in the background. Today it’s a popular beach for families. We built a structure that echoes the idea of shelter to interpret their relationship with the sea.
Designs sandblasted into some of the stones make the structure something to play on and explore.
Samples of the shells left behind by prehistoric fishermen are encapsulated in resin.
Shieldaig has a long fishing tradition. A panel here talks of fishermen as hunters, who must look after their prey.
The loch is the base for a sustainable fishery management scheme. Interviews with people involved in the business fed into text for the installations.
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