Mountain Ash on Creag Dhubh

By Alexandra Dunn

A journey stone tribute to the rowan trees of Creag Dhubh, Newtonmore
Image provided by Alexandra Dunn

From our house we look onto the front of Creag Dhubh and can see the rowan trees in flower and with the spectacular red berries. Also useful and tasty as jelly.

Many thanks to Alexandra Dunn 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.