Loving the fairy hill
Nature, history and the folklore of a much-loved Perthshire mountain come to life in a new photo exhibition in Pitlochry.
‘Stories Of Schiehallion’is a new collection of nine original works by Perth-based Cat Burton.
She’s originally from Lincolnshire and having come to live in Perthshire in 2017, believes she’s been able to come at the landscape with fresh eyes.
Once Schiehallion became her subject, she spent eight months working on the project.
Cat is a fine art photographer whose work focuses on fantasy and folklore.
Her new-found fascination with the ‘Fairy Hill of the Caledonians’fits perfectly with what has become her established ‘other worldly’style, which has been likened to that of‘Game Of Thrones’and ‘Lord Of The Rings’.
The exhibition will take place at the gallery within the John Muir Trust’s Wild Space visitor centre on Atholl Road in Pitlochry from August 4 until October 18. Cat’s magical image
Cat’s using her show as the catalyst for giving artist talks, excursions to Schiehallion and photography workshops.
Cat said:“I am so excited to share these artworks featuring some of my favourite places and folklore characters.
“Schiehallion has so many fascinating stories - it’s not just a Munro that people climb, but a living, breathing place full of magic, fairytales and nature.
“I’m looking forward to telling people about characters such as Queen Mab and The Blue Witch, as well as the history and future of the mountain.
“For example, did you know that the contour lines we see on maps today were first conceptualised at Schiehallion?
“Or that scientists tried to weigh the world there?
“It’s such an intriguing place with some brilliant stories to tell.”
Her website gives more detail,https:// www.catburton.co.uk/stories-ofschiehallion/ or see https://www. facebook.com/catburtonphotography
Entry to the‘Stories Of Schiehallion’ exhibition is free.