A photography student is preparing to showcase her work after exploring the history of abandoned farms across the north-east.
Nicola Wallace, who is studying commercial photography at the Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, has explored the history of The Cabrach, a rural location of abandoned farms and cottages between Rhynie and Dufftown.
The images – gathered as part of her final year project – are now on display at the Gray’s School of Art until Saturday.
A selection of the photographs will also appear in the art school’s degree show exhibition next month.
Ms Wallace said: “For the final major project I decided to create a landscape documentary.
“The Cabrach was a once thriving, self-contained community but unfortunately nothing more remains today than a ghostly glen of deserted moorlands, farms and cottages.
“The community became deserted when the women, who were left behind after the men sent to fight in World War I never returned, struggled to maintain the land during the severe winter which followed before being forced to find accommodation and work elsewhere.
“The Cabrach is a stark reminder of the impact of war.”
She added: “I am really looking forward to the exhibition as it’s going to be exciting to see the creative diversity of the class come together one last time.”
Course leader Mick Eason, said: “As usual the students are working hard to complete work for the exhibition and I looking forward to seeing the work displayed for this year’s show.
“There is a good mix of subject matter ranging from sci-fi film posters to food photography, showing the diverse nature of commercial photography in today’s ever-changing world.”
