Higher Lands: Growing up in North Scotland
Ben Roberts
For young people growing up in the Highlands of Scotland, life is a sometimes surreal mix of traditional values, pop culture and teenage angst.
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Ben Roberts / Photodebut / Picturetank ROB0141340 Local youths clamber up the banks of the Feshie River to jump off Feshie Bridge. A few miles from Kingussie, Feshie Bridge is a well known local swimming spot. From the stone bridge, it’s a 5 metre drop into the icy mountain waters. STRICT EDITORIAL USAGE CONFORM TO CAPTION AND CONTEXT. Infos : +33(0)143 15 63 53. |
Ben Roberts / Photodebut / Picturetank ROB0141341 A girl dries off and attempts to get warm after swimming in the freezing mountain waters of the Feshie River. STRICT EDITORIAL USAGE CONFORM TO CAPTION AND CONTEXT. WITHOUT MODEL/PROPERTY RELEASE. Infos : +33(0)143 15 63 53. |
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Ben Roberts / Photodebut / Picturetank ROB0141342 Ewan Mccarthy, 25, after swimming in the Feshie river, near Kincraig. Ewan, who now lives in Stirling, returns regularly to the region wher he grew up. "For me, this is what being home is all about. It doesn’t matter how old I get – when I jump off Feshie Bridge, I have a glorious split second of time where I’m reliving my youth" STRICT EDITORIAL USAGE CONFORM TO CAPTION AND CONTEXT. WITHOUT MODEL/PROPERTY RELEASE. Infos : +33(0)143 15 63 53. |
Ben Roberts / Photodebut / Picturetank ROB0141350 3 girls share gossip at the Clan Macpherson gathering, Newtonmore. The annual clan gathering is a major event in the Speyside calendar, with traditional highland games. In 2007, the local Macpherson's went head to head against an American team of Scottish ancestry. In recent years, the highland games have been supplemented by a funfair and traders who travel up from the major cities in the south. The contrast between modern day amusements and traditional activities is distinct. STRICT EDITORIAL USAGE CONFORM TO CAPTION AND CONTEXT. WITHOUT MODEL/PROPERTY RELEASE. Infos : +33(0)143 15 63 53. |
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Ben Roberts / Photodebut / Picturetank ROB0141351 A young teenage couple share a quiet moment at the Tartan Heart Music Festival, Belladrum. STRICT EDITORIAL USAGE CONFORM TO CAPTION AND CONTEXT. Infos : +33(0)143 15 63 53. |
Ben Roberts / Photodebut / Picturetank ROB0141352 Climbing the barriers at the Tartan Heart Festival, Beauly. STRICT EDITORIAL USAGE CONFORM TO CAPTION AND CONTEXT. WITHOUT MODEL/PROPERTY RELEASE. Infos : +33(0)143 15 63 53. |
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Ben Roberts / Photodebut / Picturetank ROB0141620 Tartan Heart Festival, Belladrum Estate - youths and adults crush at the front of the mosh pit as local heroes 'The Peatbog Faeries' take to the stage. Playing a fusion of traditional ceildih music and bagpipes with a rock overtone, the The Peatbog Faeries simultaneously reference the old and the new. STRICT EDITORIAL USAGE CONFORM TO CAPTION AND CONTEXT. WITHOUT MODEL/PROPERTY RELEASE. Infos : +33(0)143 15 63 53. |
Ben Roberts / Photodebut / Picturetank ROB0141621 A young couple embrace at the Tartan Heart Music Festival, Belladrum. Estate. STRICT EDITORIAL USAGE CONFORM TO CAPTION AND CONTEXT. WITHOUT MODEL/PROPERTY RELEASE. Infos : +33(0)143 15 63 53. |
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Ben Roberts / Photodebut / Picturetank ROB0141349 A Highland Dancing troupe perform for judges on stage while another competitor prepares for her turn. Clan Macpherson Gathering, Newtonmore. STRICT EDITORIAL USAGE CONFORM TO CAPTION AND CONTEXT. WITHOUT MODEL/PROPERTY RELEASE. Infos : +33(0)143 15 63 53. |
Ben Roberts / Photodebut / Picturetank ROB0141654 Unidentified teenage boy in bunny hat, Tartan Heart Music Festival, Belladrum STRICT EDITORIAL USAGE CONFORM TO CAPTION AND CONTEXT. WITHOUT MODEL/PROPERTY RELEASE. Infos : +33(0)143 15 63 53. |
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Ben Roberts / Photodebut / Picturetank ROB0141622 Doug Stewart, 18, at the Tartan Heart Music Festival, Belladrum STRICT EDITORIAL USAGE CONFORM TO CAPTION AND CONTEXT. WITHOUT MODEL/PROPERTY RELEASE. Infos : +33(0)143 15 63 53. |
Ben Roberts / Photodebut / Picturetank ROB0141638 Brothers Mick (l) and Lloyd Tobin at the Tartan Heart Music Festival, Belladrum. STRICT EDITORIAL USAGE CONFORM TO CAPTION AND CONTEXT. WITHOUT MODEL/PROPERTY RELEASE. Infos : +33(0)143 15 63 53. |
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Ben Roberts / Photodebut / Picturetank ROB0141645 Connie McGregor (l) and Nicole Tracey (r) both 9yrs old, at the Tartan Heart Music Festival, Belladrum STRICT EDITORIAL USAGE CONFORM TO CAPTION AND CONTEXT. WITHOUT MODEL/PROPERTY RELEASE. Infos : +33(0)143 15 63 53. |
Ben Roberts / Photodebut / Picturetank ROB0141657 Charlotte Dracup (r), 16, and Fergus Critchley, (l) 17, at the Tartan Heart Music Festival, Belladrum STRICT EDITORIAL USAGE CONFORM TO CAPTION AND CONTEXT. WITHOUT MODEL/PROPERTY RELEASE. Infos : +33(0)143 15 63 53. |
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Ben Roberts / Photodebut / Picturetank ROB0141658 Lorraine Kelly, 16, at the Tartan Heart Music Festival, Belladrum STRICT EDITORIAL USAGE CONFORM TO CAPTION AND CONTEXT. WITHOUT MODEL/PROPERTY RELEASE. Infos : +33(0)143 15 63 53. |
Ben Roberts / Photodebut / Picturetank ROB0141659 Rachel Cameron, 18, at the Tartan Heart Music Festival, Belladrum. STRICT EDITORIAL USAGE CONFORM TO CAPTION AND CONTEXT. WITHOUT MODEL/PROPERTY RELEASE. Infos : +33(0)143 15 63 53. |
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Ben Roberts / Photodebut / Picturetank ROB0141660 A road sign for the village of Garmouth, defaced by a local youth to read 'Garmouth Sucks'. STRICT EDITORIAL USAGE CONFORM TO CAPTION AND CONTEXT. Infos : +33(0)143 15 63 53. |
Ben Roberts / Photodebut / Picturetank ROB0141661 A teenage girl hangs around on the streets of Elgin. With a population of 21000 and its situation on a main arterial road, Elgin is big enough to experience some of the social issues associated with larger urban areas, while still being situated in a predominantly rural region. In spite of the town's proximity to mountains and forests, many young people spend the majority of their free time within the boundaries of the town. STRICT EDITORIAL USAGE CONFORM TO CAPTION AND CONTEXT. WITHOUT MODEL/PROPERTY RELEASE. Infos : +33(0)143 15 63 53. |
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Ben Roberts / Photodebut / Picturetank ROB0141751 Teenage boys hang around after a sports evening organised by Moray Council in the town of Elgin. In efforts to reduce petty crime and under age drinking, youth workers from the Local council organised a summer scheme of activities and excursions for the local youngsters. STRICT EDITORIAL USAGE CONFORM TO CAPTION AND CONTEXT. WITHOUT MODEL/PROPERTY RELEASE. Infos : +33(0)143 15 63 53. |
Ben Roberts / Photodebut / Picturetank ROB0141663 Teenage boys playfight at a sports evening organised by Moray Council Youth Services. In efforts to encourage physical activity and reduce underage drinking, local youth workers organise a series of excursions and activities evenings throughout the summer. STRICT EDITORIAL USAGE CONFORM TO CAPTION AND CONTEXT. WITHOUT MODEL/PROPERTY RELEASE. Infos : +33(0)143 15 63 53. |
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Ben Roberts / Photodebut / Picturetank ROB0141662 A teenage girl lights a cigarette while on a Youth Service organised trip to Roseisle Forest, near Elgin. STRICT EDITORIAL USAGE CONFORM TO CAPTION AND CONTEXT. WITHOUT MODEL/PROPERTY RELEASE. Infos : +33(0)143 15 63 53. |
Ben Roberts / Photodebut / Picturetank ROB0141682 Teenagers from Elgin socialise at an excursion to Roseisle forest organised by Moray Council Youth Services. STRICT EDITORIAL USAGE CONFORM TO CAPTION AND CONTEXT. WITHOUT MODEL/PROPERTY RELEASE. Infos : +33(0)143 15 63 53. |
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Ben Roberts / Photodebut / Picturetank ROB0141671 Teenagers from Elgin sit down for a barbecue while on an excursion to Roseisle forest organised by Moray Council Youth Services. STRICT EDITORIAL USAGE CONFORM TO CAPTION AND CONTEXT. WITHOUT MODEL/PROPERTY RELEASE. Infos : +33(0)143 15 63 53. |
Ben Roberts / Photodebut / Picturetank ROB0141756 Teenagers and youth workers from the town of Elgin erect a gazebo in Roseisle forest. In efforts to counter social problems in the town during the summer, Moray council organise activities evenings and excursions for local youths. STRICT EDITORIAL USAGE CONFORM TO CAPTION AND CONTEXT. WITHOUT MODEL/PROPERTY RELEASE. Infos : +33(0)143 15 63 53. |
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Ben Roberts / Photodebut / Picturetank ROB0141686 Teenage girls from Elgin bury a friend in the sand. STRICT EDITORIAL USAGE CONFORM TO CAPTION AND CONTEXT. WITHOUT MODEL/PROPERTY RELEASE. Infos : +33(0)143 15 63 53. |
Ben Roberts / Photodebut / Picturetank ROB0141687 Teenage girls from Elgin sit around a campfire on Roseisle Beach, while the boys watch from the forest edge. STRICT EDITORIAL USAGE CONFORM TO CAPTION AND CONTEXT. Infos : +33(0)143 15 63 53. |
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Ben Roberts / Photodebut / Picturetank ROB0141728 A teenage boy from Elgin with his "ghetto blaster", as the sun sets over Roseisle Beach. STRICT EDITORIAL USAGE CONFORM TO CAPTION AND CONTEXT. WITHOUT MODEL/PROPERTY RELEASE. Infos : +33(0)143 15 63 53. |
Ben Roberts / Photodebut / Picturetank ROB0141688 Two teenage boys from Elgin watch the daylight disappear over Roseisle beach. In efforts to reduce petty crime and underage drinking, Moray council organise activities and excusions throughout the summer. Although the town is surrounded by beautiful countryside, only a minority of local youngsters actively explore and immerse themselves in this unique environment. STRICT EDITORIAL USAGE CONFORM TO CAPTION AND CONTEXT. Infos : +33(0)143 15 63 53. |
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