In Expressions of the Army we asked Army photographers to select ten photographs that represent their work documenting the life of British Army soldiers.
As a soldier they are prepared, as a photographer they are creative. Carrying their own photographic equipment, as well as their military equipment, Army Photographers can regularly be carrying over 35kg of equipment.
Expressions of the Army, which is exhibited around Edinburgh takes the viewer beyond the perceptions gained from the media and takes you into the lives of soldiers by the photographers who live among them.
There are six locations across Edinburgh in our outdoor photography exhibition. The majority of the locations are Army reserve buildings, which are situated in different areas of Edinburgh.
If you can’t get to all of the locations you can look at a slideshow of the works and learn about the photographers by clicking the slideshow button:
If you do want to get out and about, below is a map that has all the locations of the exhibition marked out and information on how to reach each location.
All locations are reachable by bus and some by tram. All the locations, except Edinburgh Castle, are free to visit. They are, apart from Edinburgh Castle, also accessible by car, as they are in residential areas so may have parking available but it is not guaranteed.
It is recommended to put the address of each location into a map application on your smartphone if you have one, as the locations are not always obviously found.
As the locations are spaced out throughout the city this gives you the opportunity to stretch your viewing of the exhibition over the duration of August. Combine your visiting of the photographs with exploring different areas of Edinburgh that are not always highlighted or explored when people come to visit Edinburgh.
The numbers provided below are not a suggestion for a route, they are simply markers.
Edinburgh Castle- point 1 on the map
This location is the only one where a ticket for access to the Castle will need to be bought as the photographs are displayed inside the castle walls. Tickets for the Castle are purchasable via the Edinburgh Castle website.
The Castle is easily reached on foot if you are in the centre of Edinburgh.
Public Transport Links:
Bus 26- Get off at Scott monument (walk 10 mins)
Bus 37- Get off at South Bridge, Old town (walk 5 mins)
Bus 43-Get off at Princess street, Stop PK (walk 10 mins)
Tram- Get off at Princess street (walk 10 mins)
Mcdonald Road - point 2 on the map
Army Reserve Centre- 124 McDonald Road EH7 4NQ
This location is in the New Town area of Edinburgh, about a 20-30 minute walk from the centre of town.
Public Transport Links:
Bus 10- get off at Mcdonald St
Bus 25, towards Restalrig- get off at Shrubhill (walk 5 mins)
Bus 11, towards Western Harbour- get off at Shrubhill (walk 5 mins)
Bus 16, towards Silverknowes- get off at shrubhill (walk 5 mins)
Tram, towards Newhaven- get off at Mcdonald road (walk 5 mins)
Granton square - point 3 on the map
205 (Scottish) Field hospital EH5 1HA
This location is at Granton Harbour, in the area of Leith. It is about an hour walk from the centre of town.
Public Transport Links:
Bus 19, towards Granton- get off at Granton Square
Bus 22, towards Granton Harbour- get off at Granton Harbour (walk 5 mins)
Bus 16, towards Silverknowes- get off at Granton Square
Redhall View - point 4 on the map
11 Redhall View, Lanark Road, EH14 2NA
This location is in Craiglockhart. The army reserve building is sat on a residential street which may have parking available. This location is also very close to the Water of Leith visitor centre, meaning you have the option to walk along the Water of Leith to access this site (see the Water of Leith website for more information on where to access this walking route)
Public Transport Links:
Bus 44, towards Balerno- get off at Redhall View
Redford barracks - point 5 on the map
265 Colinton Rd, Edinburgh EH13 0PP
Viewing point- intersection between Colinton road and Oxgangs road North
Redford Barracks is a very large complex. We have chosen a specific area of railing for the photographs at this location which is marked on the map above; the top point where Colinton road and Oxgangs road north intersect.
If you are coming by car there may be places to park nearby.
Public Transport Links:
Bus 4, towards Fairmilehead - get off at Craiglockhart road
Bus 10, towards Bonaly - get off at Craiglockhart road
Alnwickhill - point 6 on the map
126 Alnwickhill Rd, EH16 6NQ
This location is in the area of Liberton. Once again this centre is in a residential area so there may be some spaces for short stay parking but it is not guaranteed.
Public Transport Links:
Bus no 37, towards Penicuik- get off at Mortonhall crematorium (walk 5 mins)
Bus no 47, towards Penicuik- get off at Mortonhall crematorium (walk 5 mins)