A STITCH IN TIME AS THE TAPESTRY OPENS

The new purpose-built Great Tapestry of Scotland gallery, visitor centre, cafe and workshop space has opened in its permanent home in Galashiels. The official opening took place on 26 August. The tapestry was completed as Alexander McCall Smith, whose idea it was to create a tapestry telling the history of Scotland, carefully positioned the 160th and final tapestry panel in place with chief stitcher Dorie Wilkie. The design of the panels is based on a narrative written by writer and historian Alistair Moffat. www.liveborders.org.uk