To mark the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns we produced a major exhibition and accompanying publication featuring a series of portraits of Scots and adopted Scots prominent in their field. Each sitter was asked to produce a small body of text, a response to a Burns quote communicating their own view of the relevance of Burns today. This unique, innovative photographic project aimed to heighten awareness and appreciation of Robert Burns whilst showcasing the talents of some of today’s most noteworthy Scots. The blend of considered responses from the sitters and the use of contemporary portraiture produces a body of work that is interesting, informative, engaging, amusing and thought provoking. It opened at the Scottish Parliament on Burns night and was exhibited extensively in Scotland including at the National Galleries and traveled to Brussels and Australia clocking up some 300,000 visitors. The sitters include Peter Capaldi, Eddie Reader, Edwin Morgan, Peter Howson, Denise Mina and Janice Galloway. The accompanying publication designed by the Leith Agency is available from Amazon, Luath Press and in the Scottish National Portrait Gallery shop. We also hold a limited number of signed copies which are available directly from broad daylight. To purchase a signed copy please get in touch with us using the contact form on this web site by clicking here.
To purchase a copy of the book from Amazon click here or to purchase a copy from Luath Press click here.
Some visitor’s comments:
You remind me of the beauty and truth of Burns' poetry. Amazing portraits - Becky Murray, Los Angeles USA
Excellent and inspiring photos - Doris Hermann, Bonn, Germany
Very touching, meaningful and promising of the way others see us as humans. Photos are astonishing, brought back memories. Unforgettable. Thank you - Kirsty Swan, Edinburgh
I love the photo & poem concept - very perceptive images - Dorothy Cowan, Morpeth
My First time in Edinburgh. First time in Scotland all together. First time I meet Robert Burns. Enchanted. Magical. Interesting. I feel I am leaving a better person. Thank you - A. Felio, Portugal
'as others see us' sponsored by
Clyde Blowers
FirstGroup Plc
Tommy Dreelan
Leith Agency
Hasselblad
Bowens
Holyrood Magazine
Walter Nimmo David Purdie and friends