The second part of The Great Tapestry of Scotland, a stunning record of Scotland's history created by over 1000 volunteer embroiderers, is due to go on display in Dundee on Saturday August26.
Between August and October, Verdant Works, Dundee's social history museum, will host 82 previously unseen, beautifully detailed panels from the largest community art project ever to take place in Scotland. The full tapestry consists of 160 panels and, at 143 metres, is the longest tapestry in the world.
The immensely popular first exhibition at Verdant Works, took place last year between March and May, and attracted almost 8,000 visitors during its run.
This new display will showcase the rest of the panels, which depict important historical events such as the Vikings' 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, ‘The Discovery Sails from
Dundee' and ‘Dundee: Jute, Journalism' - both stitched by local volunteers.
Generous sponsorship from Dundee solicitors Blackadders LLP and The Alexander Moncur Trust has enabled Dundee Heritage Trust, which operates Verdant Works, to initiate this unique opportunity for visitors to see the other half of this stunning exhibition.
Paul Jennings, Executive Director of Dundee Heritage Trust, commented:
"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."
Marjory Knowles, Chair of The Alexander Moncur Trust said:
"The Alexander Moncur Trust is delighted to help support Dundee Heritage Trust bring the other half of The Great Tapestry of Scotland back to Dundee. The Tapestry is an extraordinary celebration of Scottish history and a wonderful community endeavour that has really captured the public imagination. We hope that many local people plus tourists from far and wide will visit the impressive exhibition in the stunning surroundings of the High Mill at Verdant Works."
Nicola Porter, Director of Marketing from Blackadders added:
"Blackadders are delighted to support the second half of The Great Tapestry of Scotland exhibition coming to The High Mill at Verdant Works, Dundee. The success of the exhibition last year was fantastic and we are extremely proud to be associated with this high-profile exhibition."
When: August 26- October 22, 2017. Open to all ages.
Where: High Mill, Verdant Works, West Henderson's Wynd, Dundee DD1 5BT
Cost: Included in admission to Verdant Works
For more, visit www.verdantworks.com