Alfred Buckham: Daredevil Photographer
Take to the skies and discover the world from above the clouds through the remarkable work of Alfred Buckham: Daredevil Photographer at the National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait.
About Alfred Buckham: Daredevil Photographer
| 18th Oct 2025 to 19th Apr 2026 | |
| 10am - 5pm daily | |
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National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait 1 Queen Street, Edinburgh New Town EH2 1JD |
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| This is a free event | |
| Visit the event website here | |
A trailblazer in his field, Alfred Buckham soared above the realms of what was thought to be possible in 20th century photography and aviation. Meet the man behind some of the most iconic aerial photographs, marvel at the death-defying lengths he took to capture the perfect image and explore how his innovative techniques paved the way for modern technologies such as Photoshop and AI.
This exhibition will bring together over 100 photographs and objects including popular works from the Scottish national collection, alongside extensive archival material generously loaned by Alfred Buckham’s grandsons, Richard and John Buckham. Thanks to the support of the Buckham family, personal objects including letters, photographs and even the passport Alfred Buckham used will be put on public display for the first time.
Image: c.1918. Collection of Richard and John Buckham.
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