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Tapestry handover in Inverness. (Credit: Paul Campbell)

Tapestry of the Highlands and Islands

The Tapestry of the Highlands and Islands is the largest community arts project ever to be conducted in the region with over 600 volunteers coming together to stitch their stories into panels. The artwork was designed by artist Andrew Crummy MBE with words by historian Alistair Moffat, supported by their team.

Discover the panels below and the stitchers who created them.

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Dál Riata Cross

Crown Cairn

The city of Inverness in the summer sunlight. The River Ness winds through the city towards the Moray Firth towards the right hand side of the image.

The Ness of Brodgar

Four large standing stones in a row at the Ring of Brodgar. Dark clouds strewn the sky above the stones as the sun sets behind the stones.

The Old Man of Storr

The Threads that Bind

The Big Sheep

Arched bridge goes left to right of image with outdoor eating area in foreground and mountain backdrop.

Clava Cairns

View out from inside the Clava Cairns. Tall, thin trees line the horizon. A woman with long dark hair and a black jacket walks towards the trees

River of Plenty

Hugh Miller and Staffa

Man stands taking a photo of inside of a dark and foreboding cave surrounded by choppy sea

Black Highland Cow