The Press and Journal (Inverness, Highlands, and Islands)
Son’s charity show for dad
Atalented young photographer is to showcase his work at Moy Country Fair in memory of his late father.
Eoghan Graham, 10, began taking photographs of the landscape around his hometown of Lochgilphead following the sudden death of his dad, Johnny Graham, a local gamekeeper, two years ago.
The Gamekeepers’ Welfare Trust (GWT) stepped in to support Eoghan, his mum, Anna, and his two younger brothers through the tragedy.
The youngster turned his hand to photography to help give back to the charity that gave his family so much help when they most needed it.
He has been selling his photos and donating what he makes to GWT.
His efforts have so far generated £2,800 in total.
Speaking about his father, Eoghan said: “My dad was a gamekeeper and we loved going out with him with the dogs, and to see the pheasants and deer.
“We live near the sea in Lochgilphead, and I started taking photographs which I have sold for the GWT charity over the past year or so.
“They have kept in touch
with us and made sure we are OK since my dad died two years ago.”
The family are now preparing to travel north to attend the fair near Inverness where Eoghan’s photographs will go on display.
JP Campbell, a director from the fair committee, said: “We are delighted to welcome Eoghan and his family to the fair and hope many visitors will pay a visit to the Gamekeepers’ Welfare Trust stand to see some of Eoghan’s stunning photography and help him with his fundraising drive.”
The GWT was created to support gamekeepers, stalkers and ghillies in times of need.
Helen Benson, chief executive at the GWT, said the organisation was touched by Eoghan’s fundraising efforts.
“At the GWT, sometimes keeping in touch is so important especially when life changes irrevocably,” she said.
“It has been a privilege to be in touch with Eoghan and his family. Eoghan is a very brave, talented and thoughtful young boy and we’d like to thank him for his outstanding fundraising efforts.”
Moy Country Fair will be held on Friday August 5 and Saturday August 6.