New Duff House exhibition explores climate change and migration through wildlife

A new exhibition showcasing a series of artworks by prize-winning wildlife artist Derek Robertson is opening on Friday, October 20 at Duff House in Banff.

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.

John Mair, monument manager at Duff House, which is managed by Historic Environment Scotland (HES), said: “The themes explored by Derek Robertson in ‘Migrants’ are ones very close to the heart of HES, where assessing the impact of climate change on our environment and the people within it is a key aspect of the work we do.

“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 in the Long Gallery at Duff House on selected dates from Friday, October 20 – Sunday, January 28.

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

Visit the Historic Environment Scotland website for more information and to book tickets.

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