Photos by Dr Garvie (Photo: Jenny Hall) Saturday 15 March was the opening of “Finding Dr Garvie” , the exhibition based on the creative collaboration between North Ronaldsay islanders, the wider Orkney community, and Fiona Sanderson. This project arose from the island photographs of Dr Garvie, who was doctor on North Ronaldsay for 16 years, almost a century ago. A selection of these photographs are also on show, along with three of the nine albums of photographs that are now held by the Orkney Library and Archive. These albums include Garvie’s handwritten notes and captions. An enthusiastic and interested audience were present for an entertaining and informative talk by Fiona. Memories were stirred for those attending from the island and more stories shared. You can read more about the Exhibition here Fiona Sanderson at the exhibition she curated The photos also document life on North Ronaldsay in the 1930s and 40s. Although one photo of a cow being lifted onto the fer...
An interesting article in The Herald by journalist Sandra Dick, about Dr Beatrice Garvie and Fiona Sanderson's research into her life and that of North Ronaldsay. Please click on link: The island GP whose evocative images captured Orkney life The Exhibition continues at the Pier Arts Centre, Stromness, until 26th April.