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First experience of embroidery for the Tapestry of the Highlands and Islands. (Credit: Spirit of the Highlands and Islands)

Journey Stone Collection

Discover the stories of the stitchers behind the Tapestry of the Highlands and Islands through their personal journey stones.

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A Journey Past and Present

"The Spirit of the Highlands and Islands enables us to tell future generations the history of the area and our forefathers that is so precious to us."

Pier heads out to water at Loch with mountains and reflections along the water.

Kayaking, Seals and New Adventures

Join Diane in conversation with the Uist Strand stitchers as she discusses the inspiration behind her journey stone and tales of a new found passion for kayaking and inquisitive seals.

Summer Corncrakes

Join Màiri in conversation with the Uist Strand stitchers as she talks through the inspiration behind her journey stone and memories of corncrakes in the summer.

Uist Machair

Join Matthew as he shares the inspiration behind his journey stone and how Uist machair has played a significant role in his life.

An Artist's Statement

Join Anne in conversation with the Uist Strand stitchers as she shares the inspiration behind her journey stone, her background in art and museums as well as a walk through her creative thought process going into stitching.

Scolpaig Tower

Join Tina Wakeling in conversation with the Uist Strand stitchers as she shares the inspiration behind her journey stone and her personal connections to Scolpaig Tower, North Uist.

My Nursing Badge

Join Matti as she shares the story behind her journey stone and recounts her training days at the Eden Court Nurses Training School.

Culloden Viaduct

Discover a poignant tribute to Culloden Viaduct

My Wild Garden

Explore an ode to nature in this tribute to a wild garden.

My Red Squirrel Journey Stone

"Our lovely red squirrels have disappeared with the trees but we keep our fingers crossed that one day they will return."