02 March 2017
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Great Tapestry of Scotland
The Great Tapestry of Scotland, which covers more than 1,000 years of Scotland's history, is to return to Dundee for a two-month exhibition.
The Great Tapestry of Scotland, which covers more than 1,000 years of Scotland's history, is to return to Dundee for a two-month exhibition.
The artwork, which at 143 metres is the longest tapestry in the world, was exhibited at Verdant Works in Dundee last summer, where it attracted more than 8,000 visitors.
In 2017, a new display at the same venue will will exhibit 82 detailed panels depicting historical events such as the Viking invasion of Scotland, the massacre at Glencoe, the first Edinburgh Festival, the miners' strike in the 1980s and the founding of Scottish Rugby with the first Scotland v England rugby match.
Verdant Works will also be redisplaying seven of the most popular panels from last year including the two sections highlighting the history of the city of Dundee: ‘The Discovery Sails from Dundee' and ‘Dundee: Jute, Journalism' - both stitched by local volunteers.
Paul Jennings, Executive Director of Dundee Heritage Trust, said: "It is fantastic to have the second part of the Great Tapestry of Scotland at Verdant Works this year. It was such a successful event last year and The High Mill is the perfect venue for it. We are extremely grateful to Blackadders LLP and The Alexander Moncur Trust for supporting this prestigious exhibition."
Event details
Verdant Works, W Henderson's Wynd, Dundee DD1 5BT; tel: 01382 309060; website.
Runs 26 August to 22 October 2017. Entry included within the price of admission to Verdant Works.
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