Wild and Wonderful
The Ardnamurchan Stitchers came together from the surrounding area to create a homage to the wild and wonderful landscape of Ardnamurchan and Moidart.
This is their story.
The stitchers were inspired by the volcanic landscape of Ardnamurchan and local history which they stitched into the stones flowing across their panel. The stones represent what you can see, hear, touch and experience in the area - the wonderful wildlife, plants, trees and spots of interest.
Ardnamurchan is the most westerly point of the British mainland and is steeped in geological and cultural history being an important place with many connections to the sea and the land.
The rocky northern coast, bounded at the East and West by the beaches of Ardtoe and Sanna Bay, is designated as a National Scenic Area and is a beautiful space to enjoy the best of the great outdoors. Loch Sunart is also a favourite place depicted on the panel, the longest sea loch in the Highlands.
The other journey stones relate special places for us and what we appreciate about our area.
The wild and wonderful Ardnamurchan panel.Image provided by Kirstie Campbell
The Ardnamurchan Stitchers with their finished panel (and a special friend!)Image provided by Glyn Satterley
Applying the finishing details to the panel.Image provided by Glyn Satterley
We passed the panel from house to house as it grew.Image provided by Glyn Satterley
WITH THANKS TO THE ARDNAMURCHAN STITCHERS
This panel was stitched by Jill, Liz, Arlette, Dilys, Elizabeth D, Elizabeth M, Jessy and Louis who gave their time, skill and energy to completing a fantastic artwork for their area.
If you would like to see the panel up close and admire the detail of their work, please look out for the panel at an exhibition near you soon. To find out more, follow Inverness Castle Experience on Facebook for all the latest updates on the Tapestry of the Highlands and Islands and the new visitor experience in Inverness, open 2025.
