Supporting Antarctic Heritage Through Photography
- Ian Dawson
- Sep 8
- 2 min read
Each year the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust (UKAHT) produces a calendar that brings the magic of the far south into homes around the world. Their 2026 edition is no exception: a celebration of Antarctica’s living spirit, its wildlife, and the remarkable history of those who have lived and worked there.
The calendar is far more than a collection of striking images. It is a way of supporting the Trust’s vital conservation work, which ranges from preserving historic huts left behind by early explorers to caring for artefacts that tell the story of human endeavour on the world’s coldest continent. UKAHT also ensures that today’s visitors encounter this heritage with respect and understanding, connecting the challenges of the past with those of the present.
We were delighted to contribute some of our photographs to this year’s edition. Lending images to a project that both celebrates Antarctica and raises funds to protect its fragile history is a privilege. The frozen landscapes and the wildlife that inhabit them are sources of constant inspiration in our work, and it feels important to share that inspiration in a way that also supports ongoing conservation.
By purchasing a copy of the calendar, you not only bring a year of Antarctic beauty into your home, but you also help safeguard a remarkable legacy. The huts, artefacts, and stories preserved by UKAHT remind us that human presence in Antarctica has always been intertwined with courage, curiosity, and care for a place like no other on Earth.
The UKAHT 2026 Calendar is available now through the Trust’s online shop. Every page turns with purpose: a reminder of the fragile polar world, and of the collective responsibility we share to protect it.