Peter Anson was an artist and author who devoted his life to his interest in the sea, fishing, and the Church. The Anson Gallery, housed within the Buckie Public Library, pays tribute to his work, especially his paintings, very many of which record life and events around the fishing ports of North East Scotland such as Buckie and Lossiemouth. His work is a unique historical record as well as an artistic one, which had an attractive and distinctive style based on his original architectural training.
His biographical details emphasise the variety of interests he held in a long and productive life. You may prefer instead to learn about the Anson Gallery where you will see a glimpse of the Gallery in Buckie Library, and we hope be encouraged to visit it or purchase some of the items on sale there. If you opt to delve deeper into the Works of Peter Anson, you will gain an insight into the life of this complex man by a closer look at some of the many items from his archives and personal library, which cannot be displayed in the gallery itself.
Whichever you choose, we hope you enjoy your visit.
Text and images © 2000 The Moray Council, Elgin and the Trustees of the Sancta Maria Abbey, Haddington, East Lothian