Fort George to host new aerial photography exhibition celebrating the Highland and wider Scottish landscape; Historic Environment Scotland’s exhibition begins on January 17
Stunning aerial views of breath-taking Highland landscapes are set to wow visitors to Fort George.
For a new exhibition exploring Scotland from above is opening at the fort this Friday (January 17).
“Celebrating Scotland’s Landscapes” explores the country from above, using images from the National Collection of Aerial Photography (NCAP), to showcase the familiar landscape in new ways - and also revealing histories that stretch back millions of years.
The exhibition delves into key themes including ancient settlements and recent ruins and the ways people have made an impact on the natural world, tracing our first marks on the landscape and exploring how people have interacted with the landscape for thousands of years.
Claire Whitbread, exhibitions manager at Historic Environment Scotland, said: “We’re thrilled to be kicking off 2025 by bringing this exciting exhibition to one of our iconic sites and an imposing fortification, Fort George. ‘Celebrating Scotland’s Landscapes’ looks at our heritage from a new angle, thanks to Scotland’s amazing collection of aerial photography that continues to inspire our understanding of the past.
“We look forward to welcoming visitors to experience these impactful images for themselves and to dive into the history of how we have shaped and lived with the landscape, all from a different perspective.”
The National Collection of Aerial Photography is one of the largest in the world, with more than 30 million images in its care. More information about NCAP can be found on Canmore.org.uk and at ncap.org, or the collection can be explored on airphotofinder.ncap.org.
‘Celebrating Scotland’s Landscapes’ is open daily from this Friday until Sunday, April 27. Entry to the exhibition is included with entry to Fort George.
From October 1 to March 31, Fort George is open daily from 10am to 4pm (last entry 3pm). From April 1 to September 30, the site is open daily from 9.30am to 5.30pm (last entry 4.30pm).
Further information and how to buy tickets can be found at historicenvironment.scot/whats-on. Daytime entry to sites is free for Historic Scotland members.
