Nature Supplies

By Eileen Cowling

A journey stone commemoration of the relationship between nature and innovation, working together to protect our planet
Image provided by Eileen Cowling

Nature supplies. When nature and technology work together we can achieve great highs to protect our planet and meet the needs of our community.

Many thanks to Eileen Cowling 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.