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The Lime Tree Gallery is unique in the West Highlands of Scotland, Fort William. A private gallery privately funded whose aim is to entertain, educate and encourage. To do this the Lime Tree Gallery has hosted shows from the National Art Collections, given contemporary artists a platform to show and sell their work.
To view the Lime Tree Gallery exhibitions click here.
Visit the artist studio and see work from our artist in residence programme in progress.
next exhibitions
Main Gallery
POSTPONED
Art of Exploration
The Polar Vision of
Sir Wally Herbert
An Exhibition of paintings,drawings,photographs and original artifacts from the new book 'The Polar World' includes a rare talk from Kari Herbert at 7.00 on Saturday 16th February
Admisssion Free - Booking Advisable
14th February - 25th March 2008
Sir Wally Herbert was regarded as the doyen of polar explorers, and one of the few remaining links we had to that period of history known as the ‘Heroic Age’ of polar exploration. As both a pioneer and as a visionary he had the empathy to relate to history. As a prize-winning author and an artist of great talent he was, without question, the man best suited (through his lyrical text and his evocative images) to capture the spirit of the polar world, its wildlife and its native people. As a polar traveller in particular his record was outstanding and totally unique. He was ‘the greatest polar explorer of our time’ according to Sir Ranulph Fiennes; a ‘phenomenon’ according to the late Lord Shackleton, and a man whose ‘determination and courage’, according to H.R.H. The Prince of Wales, ‘are of truly heroic proportions’. In the new millennium, Wally Herbert was knighted in recognition of his achievements.
Foyer Gallery
A Portrait of Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team - Hannah MaCaleese
Hannah’s portraits of the members from the Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team began as an opportunity for to meet her rescuers almost one year after they helped save her life.
Trying to deal with a traumatic event of which she has no memory had been a difficult task. Although friends and family explained the details of what happened many times, Hannah felt that there were pieces missing which made what happened difficult to process. By meeting the team and finding out more from the people involved with her rescue, she can now move on from this chapter which changed her life.
All team members are volunteers and can be called upon at any time of day. They are supported by RAF Kinloss and the Fort William Police station but receive little funding to cover the costs of replacing specialized equipment, vehicles and other overheads.
“With this project, I would like to thank for the team for their kindness and I hope that this project raises awareness of the sterling service that Lochaber and allmountain rescue teams across the UK provide.”
Hannah is currently living and working in Nottingham.
www.HannahMcAleese.com
