New Duff House exhibition explores climate change and migration through wildlife

‘Migrations - A Field Study of Adversity’ is a series of artworks by prize-winning wildlife artist Derek Robertson that draws together topics of the refugee crisis and climate change, depicting birds as environmental indicators and as metaphors for people.

Robertson realised that the routes of birds and refugees often followed close parallels, and the artworks draw on his experiences travelling through Europe to the Middle East, sketching, volunteering and teaching art activities in refugee camps and transit points.

“We very much look forward to welcoming visitors through the doors of Duff House to see these beautiful and moving artworks.”

‘Migrations - A Field Study of Adversity’ will be displayed at the Long Gallery at Duff House on selected dates from Friday 20 October 2023 to Sunday 28 January 2024.

Entry to the exhibition is included in admission to Duff House, which is open Friday to Sunday from 10.15am to 4pm.

About Duff House

Duff House is a masterpiece of baroque architecture and one of the most important buildings in the north of Scotland. It was designed in 1735 by the renowned Scottish architect William Adam and is now a five-star visitor attraction, run in partnership by Historic Environment Scotland, the National Galleries of Scotland and Aberdeenshire Council.

We're the lead body for Scotland’s historic environment, a charity dedicated to the advancement of heritage, culture, education and environmental protection. We are at the forefront of researching and understanding the historic environment and addressing the impacts of climate change on its future. Across Scotland, we investigate and record architectural and archaeological sites and landscapes and care for more than 300 properties of national importance. HES is also working with sector partners to deliver Scotland's strategy for the historic environment, Our Past, Our Future.

Historic Scotland, trove.scot, The National Collection of Aerial Photography (NCAP), The Engine Shed, Stirling Castle, Edinburgh Castle and Stòr are sub-brands of HES.

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