Name: Exhibition: Silver, Salt and Stories - Images and Memories of the Scots Herring Women
Start: 2025-11-08T10:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-11-08T18:00:00+00:00
Location: 43-45 High Street, EH1 1SR Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Exhibition: Silver, Salt and Stories - Images and Memories of the Scots Herring Women

Exhibition: by Jill de Fresnes
The exhibition is centred around filmed interviews with 12 Scottish women who worked as herring gutters from the 1920s through to the 1960s. Amongst other images both photographic and artistic, it will include portraits of the women with the opportunity to explore some of their memories and stories through written story, materials and objects.
Jill de Fresnes is a creative photographer and filmmaker, researcher and educationalist with over 25 years'experience in heritage and community engagement, particularly in Scotland’s coastal fishing communities. Her work blends oral history and multimedia storytelling to turn lived experiences into lasting cultural legacies, with the voices from these communities front and foremost in telling their stories to a wider audience.
Booking Information
The exhibition is free and non-ticketed, however the exhibition space is sometimes used for private events so you may wish to call ahead to ensure it will be accessible for your visit. You can contact Reception on 0131 556 9579.