For three days only – in The Stables Gallery, Cromarty – storyteller, musician and writer Bob Pegg will host will host an exhibition, Every Picture Tells a Story, consisting of fifteen giant black and white images, inspired by Highland legends. The images were made by graphic artist John Hodkinson for Bob’s book Highland Folk Tales, published earlier this year by The History Press.

On 16th, 17th and 18th November, from 10.30am to 5.00pm, Bob will be in the gallery to introduce the pictures and tell the stories behind them: tales of selkies, giants, highwaymen, last wolves, and the King of the Cats, including legends collected by Cromarty’s famous Victorian son Hugh Miller. Bob will also be playing some of his famous collection of musical instruments. There will be a space to sit and relax, chat, and have a hot drink and a biscuit.

As well as the display of giant pictures, a room in the gallery will be devoted to story-based prints and photographs from Bob Pegg’s own collection, including work by Robin Dale, Anna Davis, Ian Ferguson, Hannah Frank, John Hodkinson, Mhairi Killin, Kate Mellor, Martin Parr, and Sarah Young; and Highland-based artists Lee Bruce, Suzanne Gyseman, and David Stewart.

At the Exhibition Launch, on Friday 16th November at 7.00pm, guests of honour will be Essie Stewart and Alec Williamson, together with the artist John Hodkinson. Alec and Essie are among the last representatives of the ancient Highland Traveller storytelling tradition, and both have stories included in Highland Folk Tales. (The exhibition will also be open during the day on 16th from 10.30am – 5.00pm).

Every picture Tells a Story will end on Sunday 18th November at 3.30pm, with a Farewell Ceilidh. There will be stories, songs and music from Janet MacInnes, Andrew Mackintosh, Brian O hEadhra and host Bob Pegg. Admission is £4/£2 concession: and the event is suitable for a family audience.

Admission to the launch and the exhibition is free of charge.

The exhibition is supported by Enterprise Music Scotland, National Trust Scotland, and Cromarty Arts Trust.

Source: Bob Pegg