PV/60 - Gruinard bay, Scotland

PV/60 - Gruinard bay, Scotland
€73.00

When ordering a canvas print (not framed), you can choose how the edges (borders) are finished. White Wrap: the sides of the canvas remain white. Mirror Wrap: the last 2 cm on each edge of the image are mirrored and printed on the sides of the canvas.

'Landscape & Local Story'

 

Gruinard Bay 📍, on Scotland’s rugged northwest coast, is renowned for its sweeping crescent of golden sand framed by dramatic hills and the distant outline of the Summer Isles. Its turquoise waters and tranquil atmosphere make it a breathtaking spot for walks along the shore, photography, or simply pausing to take in the wild beauty of the Highlands.

'...Just offshore lies Gruinard Island, the setting for a more unusual chapter in history. During World War II, the British government used the island for secret anthrax experiments, leaving it quarantined for decades and earning it the eerie nickname “Anthrax Island.” Locals would warn curious visitors to steer clear, and some fishermen claimed even seabirds avoided it. Though it has since been decontaminated, the legend endures, adding a peculiar edge to the bay’s serene charm...'