An aspiring fashion designer has taken inspiration from a popular visitor attraction for her latest creation.
Mhairi Stewart, who is studying fashion and textiles at Gray’s School of Art in Aberdeen, recently visited Peterhead Prison Museum.
And after going to work on her barred effect designs, she returned to the former jail for a photoshoot – while also giving staff a glimpse at her work.
Miss Stewart said: “Working with Alex and the team at Peterhead Prison Museum has been an incredible experience.
“Stepping inside these historic buildings and imagining a life spent inside has inspired the bold lines and distorted patterns within my work.
“It was overwhelming to see my final collection amongst the details of the prisons that had inspired each garment.”
Peterhead Prison Museum has been working with students from the Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, studying a range of courses from fashion to tourism as part of the Year of Young People 2018.
Alex Geddes, operations manager at the museum, said: “We are delighted to work with a range of students and staff from RGU on such diverse subjects and more so this year being the Year of Young People.
“Meeting Mhairi a few months ago was inspiring in so many ways and the team were delighted to see the finished product and get a glimpse behind the scenes during the photoshoot.
“Working with the students at RGU certainly has given me confidence in the future after seeing such talent and enthusiasm displayed.”
Jo Robinson, Visit Scotland regional director, said: “It is fantastic to see a successful tourist attraction like Peterhead Prison Museum supporting Robert Gordon University in this innovative way, particularly in Scotland’s Year of Young People 2018.
“As well as working with the students on tourism topics, the staff at this visitor attraction have shared their vast knowledge of this fascinating place which, in turn, has influenced Mhairi’s work, helping her to design and produce something truly unique.”
