At the Museum we have regular exhibitions throughout the year. Many of these are produced by organisations and individuals and all tend to have a link with fishing or the local area.

Event Calendar CURRENT EXHIBITIONS “Fish out of Water” PHOTOGRAPHS BY MARK CARGILL A series of specially commissioned photographs capturing the state of the contemporary fish processing industry on the East Coast of Scotland. Your chance to catch a rare glimpse of what happens to seafood between being landed on the quayside and landing on your plate. Admission free when you buy a ticket to the museum. www.markcargill.co.uk MERCHANT’S ROOM: 1st June - 28th June 2008 Seaside Miscellany - Works by Catherine McDonald An exhibition of works by Catherine McDonald using driftwood and framed objects to evoke some of the joy, as well as the sadness, beauty and romance of the sea, and life beside it. Items are for sale. Admission is free. EVENTS See below or contact the museum for more details of any of the exhibitions and events Tel: 01333 310628 info@scotfishmuseum.org Fish Out of Water Photography by Mark Cargill 13th June – 14th September 2008 An exhibition of photographs documenting the current state of the fish processing industry on the East Coast of Scotland. The Scottish Fisheries Museum holds a substantial collection of archive images which trace the history of fishing (and its associated industries) back to the mid nineteenth century. A notable omission from the themes covered was documentary evidence of what is happening in the industry today. Professional photographer Mark Cargill was commissioned by the museum to fill this gap in our knowledge by producing a series of pictures capturing, first-hand, contemporary practice in three separate processing plants based in Fraserburgh, Peterhead and St Monans. A stunning collection of vibrant colour photographs depicting busy, modern workplaces is the result. While we are familiar with visual images of fish being hauled out of the sea and of the product which ultimately lands on our plate, the actual process of how it gets there can be something of a mystery to the consumer. This display sheds a little light on the subject - in glorious Technicolour! Historically, the families of fishermen were involved in the processing of the catch – daughters and sisters gutted fish, wives smoked and dried them. In some coastal communities fishermen’s families are still employed in the trade but processing is now largely done on an industrial scale by companies who employ a mixture of local and immigrant workers. Mark was struck by how hard and fast the employees worked on all three premises he visited. Mark Cargill’s love of photography began when, at the age of 5, his father gave him a Zenit B camera for Christmas. Mark developed an unrivalled enthusiasm for the art of photography and has, quite literally, never looked back! As well as working commercially he is running his own digital photography courses sharing knowledge and skills, developed through his years of experience, with novices and fellow enthusiasts alike. This exhibition of his work runs until the 14th of September. Opening Hours: Mon to Sat 10am – 5.30pm, Sunday 11am – 5pm (Last admissions 1 hour before closing) For more information see www.markcargill.co.uk