A Perthshire photographer will embark on the adventure of a lifetime when he travels 15,000 miles to the sub-Antarctic, where he should encounter varied wildlife including penguins, seals and albatross.
Jamie Grant has been chosen as the artist in residence for the South Georgia Heritage Trust (SGHT) and will take up the post in October spending 50 days capturing its unique landscape and architecture.
While on location, he hopes to film a rich selection of wildlife, including albatross, king penguins, seals and whales, to compile into a book to be distributed throughout the UK.
During his time on South Georgia, Jamie will also volunteer in island life, playing a role in the administration of the South Georgia Museum, which will also sell copies of his book once it’s published.
He said: “I’m absolutely thrilled to be given this opportunity to photograph one of the wildest corners of the world. I’ve long been fascinated by South Georgia’s landscapes, wildlife and history and this will be an adventure of a lifetime for me.”
Alison Neil, chief executive of SGHT, added: “Jamie Grant will be the first photographer that we have commissioned as an artist in residence on South Georgia.
“We are confident that he will be able to capture not only the beauty of the island, but its rich heritage as a flagship for intrepid exploration and its industrial past.
“South Georgia is not easily accessible to the public, so Jamie’s book will help to bridge the gap between this tiny island steeped in history, and the rest of the world.”
The South Georgia Heritage Trust was founded in 2005 to preserve the island’s natural, human and cultural heritage.