Whitesand Nature Reserve - Dunbar, Scotland Metal Print

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Whitesand Nature Reserve is the result of a restoration project for the benefit of biodiversity and the public.
Whitesands Quarry is a 100ha site situated to the south-east of the town of Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland.
This area is rich in limestone, which explains the presence of the neighbouring cement works. Lime has been mined here for centuries and kilns can be seen dating from the 18th century.
The coastal site comprises grasslands, sandy and rocky shore with the addition of newly forming wetland thanks to the restoration of the quarry lake.
The promontory of Barns Ness and its lighthouse have traditionally attracted migrant birds, which are looking to rest after a hazardous crossing of the North Sea, or simply as they migrate up and down the coastline.
There is a conservation grazing scheme and from November to mid-March sheep are brought in to nibble away at the coarser grasses, thereby opening up the ground for the more delicate wild flowers to come back thro...

Welcome! I am an Artist/Photographer based in Edinburgh, Scotland. My interests are wide and varied and this is reflected in my subject matter. I enjoy finding the beauty in even the most mundane subjects and the challenge of depicting the small details which are sometimes overlooked. Where possible, I research my subjects to give me a better understanding, which in turn allows me to adapt my approach to each one. I do not restrict myself to any particular style or media as this gives me the freedom to create my vision on each individual piece. I hope you enjoy browsing my galleries as much as I have enjoyed creating the works. Copyright © Yvonne Johnstone 2024. All rights reserved. All artwork in this gallery is original and uniquely...