Join eco artist & filmmaker, John Wallace, on a walking adventure to find the source of the river Annan and hear more about the mindset and creative thinking of an eco artist/filmmaker. John comes from Annandale and has a deep affinity to the natural environment, making films that reveal and question our relationship with water in our landscape.
There are many ways for us to connect with landscape through the many burns and rivers of Annandale. People used to use the waterways for navigation and orientation in the past.
10 years ago John made a thoughtful and empathetic video art installation called “The Same Hillside”. In this video art installation, he interviewed people who had a deep relationship with this watershed up in the Moffat Hills and explored the ecosystem services of the common upland source area of three rivers Annan, Tweed, and Clyde and the impacts of climate change which were then just beginning to show at altitude. This is an opportunity for participants to informally share experiences of this and similar landscapes in a period of environmental and land-use change.
Location : Corehead Car Park, Annan Water, DG10
Time: Saturday, 27th September, 11 am – 2.30pm
The walk is challenging with a steep rise into the hills at the start. Please dress for the weather and wear sensible shoes as the terrain will be uneven.
This event is part of a the week long ImMerse – From Sea to Source Festival (20th – 27th September).
The ImMerse Festival is part of our SCAMP Landscape Connections project with funding from Heritage Lottery and D& G Climate Hub. The ImMerse is delivered by a partnership including SCAMP-Landscape Connections, D&G Climate Hub and Annan Harbour Action Group.
Using money raised by National Lottery players, the National Lottery Heritage Fund supports projects connecting people and communities with the UK’s heritage. SCAMP – Landscape Connections is made possible with the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to organise this free event.