The Berry Fields of Blair

In acknowledgement and celebration of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month this photographic exhibition focuses on the berry picking season in Perthshire.

We hope it sparks memories for everyone who took part in the berry harvest and warmly invite your reminiscences of those times: enquiries@culturepk.org.uk

The exhibition is a partnership between Culture Perth & Kinross and MECOPP.  The video was created by Peter E Ross. Research was undertaken by Perth & Kinross Archive and Local & Family History Team using photographs from Perth Museum and Art Gallery. 

Images reproduced courtesy of Perth Museum and Art Gallery.  Copyright Perth & Kinross Council.

The Berryfields of Blair sung by Belle Stewart, recorded by Hamish Henderson in 1955. Courtesy of the family of Belle Stewart/School of Scottish Studies Archives, University of Edinburgh (SA1955.62.A5). tobarandualchais.co.uk/en/fullrecord/11382