Tapestry of the Highlands and Islands reaches big milestone
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AN ambitious creative project which has united communities across the Highlands and islands has marked a major milestone.
Friday saw the last remaining tapestry panels handed over by stitching groups from across the region as part of the Tapestry of the Highlands and Islands Project.
More than 600 stitchers from across the region volunteered to be part of this community-led project. Over the past 18 months they have been sharing techniques, meeting fellow stitchers and working with the materials, much of which has been donated from local businesses, yarns and resources which has helped produce the 56 panels that will be showcased in the Tapestry of the Highlands and Islands.
Kirstie Campbell, professional textile artist and Stitch Coordinator for the Tapestry of the Highlands and Islands project said: “The enthusiasm, passion and dedication of the stitchers involved in this project has been staggering. Each volunteer really has put their heart, soul and a significant amount of their own time into every panel, to get them ready to be handed over to us, over the last couple of weeks.”
“Now preparation works are under way, with help from volunteers, to get ready for the next stage of this exciting project.”
The tapestry will ultimately go on display inside Inverness Castle when it opens as a visitor attraction in 2025.
