The full Diaspora in Crieff
Tapestry to go on show at festival
Organisers behind plans to bring the world famous Scottish Diaspora Tapestry to Crieff have spoken of their delight that a stolen panel has been returned in advance of this summer’s exhibition in the Strath capital.
The Kirk panel, which was stitched in the Netherlands, went missing earlier this month while on display in Edinburgh.
It has since been handed in to the police with a letter of apology.
Created in 2014 - the Year of Homecoming, 2014 - the Scottish Diaspora Tapestry project brings together stories from migrated Scots communities all over the world, documenting their Scottish connections in more than 300 embroidered panels.
The entire tapestry will be exhibited at Morrison’s Academy between July 22 and August 12. The event is a Crieff Arts Festival project, supported by Crieff BID and Morrison’s Academy, and is part of the Crieff Remembers programme of events.
Neil Combe, manager of Crieff ’ s BID said: “The Scottish Diaspora Tapestry is a remarkable and heart- felt homage to the determination, courage and achievement of Scottish migrants and their descendants across the centuries.
“It’s great news that the stolen panel has been recovered, and that visitors to the Crieff exhibition can enjoy the full experience when it visits this summer.”
Crieff Remembers is an ambitious programme of events to mark 100 years since the 3rd Battle of Ypres: Passchendaele. Local artist June McEwan has helped plan many of the events, which include performances, talks and an exhibition of local history.
She commented: “Crieff is the creative heart of Strathearn, with a thriving arts scene, craft shops and galleries contributing to the vibrant community.
“We are incredibly proud of our local heritage too and are looking forward to welcoming the Scottish Diaspora Tapestry here for our residents and visitors to enjoy.”
For more information visit www.visitcrieff.scot/events