I’m excited to tell you that renowned wildlife photographer Pete Cairns will be giving a talk about the 2020VISION project at the Birnam Arts Centre on the evening of Thursday 17th September at 7.30pm.

2020VISION is the most ambitious conservation photography project ever staged in the UK. 20 of the country’s top nature photographers spent two years bringing together a library of spell-binding imagery that reminds us why wild nature matters – to everyone. THE VISION, hosted by photographer Peter Cairns, provides an evening of inspirational imagery, music and personal anecdotes as well as an insight into the ethos behind 2020VISION.

For more info on 2020VISION go to 2020v.org

Based in the heart of the Cairngorms, Peter Cairns is a nature photographer with fifteen years professional experience under his belt. Author of regular features and five books, he was co-founder of the widely acclaimed Tooth & Claw predator project, along with Wild Wonders of Europe. He is a founding director of The Wild Media Foundation, the social enterprise behind the 2020VISION multimedia project and the body behind the Scottish Nature Photography Festival. Peter is a Fellow of the International League of Conservation Photographers and his latest venture, SCOTLAND: The Big Picture, is a pioneering exploration of Scotland’s potential for rewilding and is due for publication in 2016.

You can find out more about Pete’s work at northshots.com

Pete has very generously agreed to give the talk for free, with proceeds from the event being split between the Birnams Arts Centre and Scottish Wildlife Trust. Tickets are on sale now from the Birnam Arts Centre Box office birnamarts.com, tel: 01350 727674 and Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre (cash only) – Adult £10, Concession (60+/student/disabled) £8, U-16s £5.

Please come along and support this event if you can – it should be a fascinating evening!