As part of our Roots & Rituals festival we are delighted to be celebrating rural life and traditions along with three local photographers and our wonderful hosts, together in the most sublime setting deep in the historical Carse of Stirling.
Our Host Venue
West Moss-side Organic Farm is a very special place set in the stunning landscape of the Carse of Stirling and Flanders Moss National Nature Reserve yet close to cities of Stirling, Glasgow and Edinburgh. It has evolved over 15 years from a small organic farm growing hay and rearing Shetland cattle into a place which invites you in for a visit. We are delighted to be the guests of Kate for the day.
A place to Meet , Learn and Grow, West Moss-sideinspires creativity. Our host Kate is a ‘basket maker, weaver and twiddler’ and she will join us on the day to demonstrate her craft offering the opportunity photograph an artisan at work.
Established by Michael Prince, Flanders Moss Darkroom is a brand-new photographic space for those who wish to learn film photography and gain hands on experience using a variety of cameras, make darkroom prints or experiment with alternative printing processes.
The darkroom sits right on the edge of Flanders Moss National Nature Reserve, one of the largest peat bogs in Britain, a vast and stunning expanse of wild and ancient landscape well known for its abundant wildlife and panoramic vistas. The perfect setting for creating work without distractions.
Directions
In a rural setting you will find West Moss-Side off the beaten track, access is by single track farm lane, about 1.5 miles from the village of Thornhill.
Address: West Moss-side, Organic farm, Thornhill, Stirling FK8 3QJ
What3words: playback.heaven.warbler
Website : https://www.westmossside.com
Meet Our Photographers
Tim Black
Tim Black is a professional gardener and photographer specialising in ultraviolet flower photography. His passion for nature and the outdoors has been the driving force behind his career in gardening. Over the years, he has gained a deep appreciation for the intricate beauty of flowers, which led him to explore the unique and captivating world of ultraviolet photography. This specialised technique reveals hidden patterns and details in flowers, showcasing their beauty in an entirely new light. His work aims to combine horticultural expertise with creative flower photography, offering a fresh perspective on the natural world.
Richard Fox
Richard Fox is an established landscape and wildlife photographer. He is known for his work often featuring dramatic skies, rugged mountains, and tranquil waters, showcasing the dynamic interplay of light and nature within their natural habitats. Having moved from Devon to Scotland, Richard’s fascination with butterflies, in particular, also migrated. His photographs have been showcased in exhibitions, books and publications and continues to contribute many of his wildlife shots to the Wild Nature publications. Richard continues to explore and document the natural world, sharing its beauty and diversity with a global audience.
Michael Prince
Michael Prince is a freelance television producer, director, and landscape photographer based close to the city of Stirling. Michael has had a life-long passion for making work using a variety of film cameras and is known for experimenting with alternative photographic darkroom techniques. His work has been featured in books and publications and exhibited in Scotland including ‘Work Horse’ The Clydesdales of Flanders Moss, exhibited at The Park Gallery, Callender House, Falkirk, 2017, and ‘Slow Light’ Pinhole and Infrared Landscapes, exhibited at the Alan Reece Gallery, John Muir Trust, Pitlochry, 2017-18.
