A 30 Year Balkan Journey
About this Event
Chris will present A Balkan Journey, in an illustrated talk on his 30-year photographic exploration of the post-conflict recovery and reconstruction in the former Yugoslavia. A Balkan Journey explores the psychological and physical legacies of war while examining the role of memory, resilience, and collective identity in processes of reconciliation and rebuilding.
Chris' talk will include exclusive excerpts from his latest documentary – The Partisan Necropolis (2026), which examines contested heritage in post-conflict Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
As a filmaker and director, A Balkan Journey project marked Chris' introduction to photography. Last copies of his Limited-edition books will be available to buy.
Doors at 1830hrs with a prompt start at 1900hrs in the Attic.
The Tolbooth Gallery will be open to view Rebels and Renegades
About Chris
Chris Leslie is an award-winning photographer, filmmaker, and director based in Glasgow. His work explores urban change, memory, and post-conflict recovery, documenting communities across Scotland, the Balkans, Eastern Europe, Africa, and Asia. His long-term projects include Disappearing Glasgow, chronicling the city’s social and physical transformation.
His photographs are held in the National Galleries of Scotland, and his writing has appeared in The Guardian. His debut feature documentary, Finding Family (2014), won two Scottish BAFTA New Talent Awards.
www.chrisleslie.com
www.balkanjourney.com
Banner images ©Chris Leslie
Portrait of Chris by ©Mark Cameron
With support from Beyond Srebrenica
This event is supported by , the Scottish charity dedicated to raising awareness of the Srebrenica genocide and the wider atrocities of the Bosnian War, while promoting education, remembrance, reconciliation and tolerance.
Beyond Srebrenica has supported Chris Leslie’s work documenting the Balkans and the legacy of the conflict, and will be supporting this special talk as he reflects on three decades of photography, filmmaking and personal connections across the region.
Tolbooth
The Tolbooth is a multi award-winning venue situated in the beautiful old town of Stirling. Details of how to get here, including parking and accessibility information, can be found here.
If you have accessibility requirements, please let us know when booking.
We are delighted to be supported again this year by the Tolbooth.
About Stirling Photography Festival
Established in 2018 as a Youth Festival, Stirling Photography Festival is now in our ninth year, working with partners across Scotland to bring some of the best established and emerging artists to Stirling. Our guiding values remain firmly rooted in our founding aims to Inspire Creativity, Develop Skills and Build Community.
In 2026 we joined the Creative Scotland funded Scene Stirling Culture Collective, became members of Photography Networks Scotland and the Season of Photography, and came together with Wolfcraig Traditional Photography Studios and Darkroom to form Stirling Photo SCIO,.
Our growth over the years to become Scotland's longest running annual photography festival has been made possible through our partnerships with Stirling's leading cultural and community organisations, and with the support of our sponsors from across our community. If you would like to know more please get in touch.
Stirling Photo is a Charity Registered in Scotland, No. SC055563
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