ALEX BOYD

For years, militarised landscapes have been a focus of photographer Alex Boyd, who has explored parts of the Ministry of Defence’s estate – one of the biggest landowners in Scotland. Their estate includes the Hebridean range, which is still used for military tests and training – and therefore not always or fully accessible despite Scotland’s right to roam. Tir An Airm (Land of the Military) bears visual witness to Alex’s visits and provides a context in which one can explore a wide range of environmental themes and questions that come up regarding “Scottish landscape” and the ethics of energy. 

Alex's work has been exhibited in national and international galleries. His work is represented several museum collections, including - but not limited to - the National Galleries of Scotland, the Victoria & Albert Museum and the Yale Centre for British Art. Tir An Airm (Land of Military) was previously exhibited at Stills Gallery in Edinburgh as well as the Gairloch museum.