The Old Croft House

By Keira McFleat

Journey stone tribute to the old Croft houses of the Highlands and Islands
Image provided by Keira McFleat

Ruined croft houses are dispersed throughout the Highlands and Islands; a reminder of the past, never forgotten.

Many thanks to Keira McFleat 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.