Two films exploring Scotland's relationship with the sea and coast are being screened on Barra on Saturday.
The films are part of a multi-
They aim to spark Scotland-
Fears environmental designations restrict the island's fishing industry which is vital to its economy has led to strong opposition to maritime conservation measures on Barra.
Film maker Margaret Salmon shot Chladach around Ullapool contrasting the activity of tourists, local fishermen, ferry passengers, charity shops, pubs and ceilidhs with that of the natural world.
The video, I walk there every day, but never saw it that way, by Ed Webb-
It highlights the various relationships existing between different people making use of, and living with, the sea.
Alice Sharp, director of Invisible Dust which is taking the project on tour, said:
“The exploration of the responses of the local communities to the Scottish Marine
Protected Areas highlighted by the two Shore filmmakers, Margaret Salmon and Ed Webb-
“The artists’ collaboration with the marine scientists has led to wonderful ethereal
underwater footage of these threatened marine environments by Margaret Salmon and
the posing of vital questions such as ‘who owns the sea’ and ‘how do we protect the
sea’ by Ed Webb-
The films are being shown in the Screen Machine at the pier in Castlebay from 2pm.
The producers have a pop-
A screening will also take place in Lochmaddy on 20 September.
Films explore people’s relationship with the sea
7 September 2018