Message from the Skies

Seascape with WEC, Written by Kathleen Jamie. In 2020, Message from the Skies, took on the maritime theme of Shorelines, marking Scotland's Year of Coasts and Waters.

This collaboration brought the words of five esteemed writers to life, working alongside Scotland's leading designers and musicians to transform landmarks across Edinburgh into vibrant storytelling canvases. Our partnership with writer Kathleen Jamie culminated in a captivating projection at Union Canal, inspired by her reflections on the natural world and her curiosity about new wave energy converters she witnessed being tested on Orkney.

Our Role
Video Production

Projecting Scotland’s maritime legacy

Produced by Edinburgh's Hogmanay and developed in collaboration with the Edinburgh International Book Festival and Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature, Message from the Skies was a testament to the rich literary heritage and maritime legacy of Scotland.

Credits

Client
Underbelly
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay

Writer
Kathleen Jamie

Illustrator
Thomas Moulson

Video Design
Bright Side Studios