Deer in the Highlands

By Margaret McIntosh

A journey stone celebration of the red deer, a Highlands' icon
Image provided by Margaret McIntosh

Red deer are the largest native land animals in the UK and are found mainly in northern Scotland. Care has to be taken when driving on many roads as they can suddenly appear bounding out of the forest and across the road.

Many thanks to Margaret McIntosh for sharing with us the story behind her journey stone, created as part of the Tapestry of the Highlands and Islands.

WHAT IS A JOURNEY STONE?

Prior to the beginning of the stitching of each tapestry panel, each stitcher of the Tapestry of the Highlands and Islands was tasked with telling their interpretation of the 'Spirit of the Highlands and Islands' within a blank outline of a stone. The possibilities were truly endless - is it represented in the land? The people? A historical site? A favourite memory?

In any case, each journey stone represents the connection between each individual stitcher, their story, and their own sense, or 'spirit', of place. Discover more of the stories behind the journey stones of the Tapestry of the Highlands and Islands here.