6th March 2010
The Farne Islands are a group of islands off the coast of Northumberland, famous for the story of Grace Darling and for its wildlife.
The Farne Islands are owned and managed by the National Trust, the largest conservation charity in the country. These rocky islands are ‘home’ to more than 100,000 pairs of breeding seabirds, including 55,000 pairs of puffins. The Islands make up one of Europe’s most important seabird reserves, up to 23 species nest annually. There is also a large grey seal colony, and the islands are interesting historically, having strong links with Celtic Christianity and, in particular, St Cuthbert.
Access to the Islands is seasonal and only by boat. Inner Farne is the largest of the Islands and has a visitor information centre. Sumo has been comissioned by the National Trust to create a new exhibition for the site which will inform the broad range of visitors to the island of the wildlife and history of the Farnes.
Jim Richardson, Managing Director at Sumo said, 'We are delighted to continue our successful relationship with the National Trust. The Farne Islands are a special place and this exhibition will make it easy for visitors to learn all about the fantastic range of wildlife found on the islands, as well as their fasinating history'.
Sumo has successfully delivered similar projects for Shetland Amenity Trust.
Jim Richardson, Managing Director at Sumo said, 'We are delighted to continue our successful relationship with the National Trust. The Farne Islands are a special place and this exhibition will make it easy for visitors to learn all about the fantastic range of wildlife found on the islands, as well as their fasinating history'.
Sumo has successfully delivered similar projects for Shetland Amenity Trust.