‘Slànchadh’ (meaning ‘healing’ in Scottish Gaelic) considers the past, present and future of women’s movements in the outdoors. We reflect on the differences in the ways that women have interacted with their surroundings. It begins with women who moved with the seasons and worked the land in shieling times, over 100 years ago.
Following this we note the way in which we now seek to escape our daily routines to lose ourselves in nature. Finally we consider how future generations may come to appreciate the role we play in the interwoven web of animals, humans and our environment.
The passage of time and the evolution of attitudes towards our surroundings is conveyed in Scottish Gaelic, which serves as a reminder of changing traditions and the loss of certain aspects of culture and connection to land.
Slànachadh
FIlmed in Assynt, North West Highlands. Exploring old and new paths, sheilings, a bothy and finding inspiration to showcase a unique narrative of people, place and space in the Scottish Highlands. Featuring Issy Budd (she/her), Celeste John-Wood (she/they), Shone Michie (she/her), Fleur Stolk (she/her). Created by Nellie Wilson (she/her) and Ailsa Beck (she/they).
Music: ‘Forgetting White Lines’ - Morven and the Mcardles.
Scottish Gaelic translation: Nellie Wilson.
Based on the spoken word peom ‘Fàs mharthadh’ by Ailsa Beck.
Shortlisted for the 2023 BMC Women in Adventure Film Competition at the Kendal Mountain Film Festival