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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 Capercaillie Encounter

Join Jan as she shares the inspiration behind her journey stone in conversation with the Strathspey Stitchers and the tale of one wildlife photographer's unforgettable encounter with a rare capercaillie.

A Stitch in Climb

Join Alison as she shares the inspiration behind her journey stone and her sense for adventure in conversation with the Strathspey Stitchers.

The Seafield Grants

Join Janet as she takes us behind the story of her journey stone design, the Grant family crest, and the lasting legacy of the Earls of Seafield on Grantown-on-Spey in conversation with the Strathspey Stitchers.

Salmon Fishing on the Spey

Listen to Sandra as she discusses her passion for salmon fishing in the Spey - the inspiration behind her journey stone - in conversation with the Strathspey Stitchers.

The Power of the Spey

"Without the Spey there would be no Strathspey. There would be no Speyside. The culture and the history has been linked to the river since time immemorial."

The Spey Loggers

Join Jane in conversation with the Strathspey Stitchers as she discusses the inspiration behind her journey stone - the hardy loggers of the Spey.

Stitching the Present

"...it's excellent because we're all thinking really carefully about what it actually means to us, this Spirit of the Highlands..."

View From The Black Isle Across The Cromarty Firth To Dingwall and Ben Wyvis

This Is Who I Am

Explore an expression of one stitcher's identity in a journey stone.

The Soldier's Head

"It has become as much of a stepping stone on journeys for me as that other lump of granite in the Irish sea."

Little Yellow Gem

Explore an artistic journey stone tribute to the wonderful little gem that is buttonweed.

Sandy beach on left side gives way to rolling waves on the right on a sunny day.