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The Great Tapestry of Scotland visitor centre recognised among the top 10% of visitor attractions around the world

September 17, 2025 No Comments

The Great Tapestry of Scotland has been recognised among the top 10% of visitor attractions worldwide, as it was named a winner of the Tripadvisor®

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Great Tapestry of Scotland Highly Commended at SBBEA Award

September 4, 2025 No Comments

The Great Tapestry of Scotland has been recognised with two Highly Commended awards – for Community Impact and Environmental Impact – at The Scottish Borders

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300 Words 2025: The Finalists Event

June 18, 2025 No Comments

On Saturday 14th June the finalists of the 300 Words Story Writing Competition gathered at the Borders Book Festival for an exciting event to discover

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European first: Acclaimed Chinese art exhibit brings vibrant Chinese New Year celebrations to Scotland’s textile heartland as it makes its UK debut

December 18, 2024 No Comments

Never before seen outside of Asia, a highly acclaimed textile exhibit celebrating part of China’s intangible cultural heritage will make its UK debut when it goes on display at a leading Scottish visitor attraction from 17 January until 22 March 2025. Its opening at the award-winning Great Tapestry Scotland visitor centre in one of Scotland’s historic textile heartlands, will be marked with a vibrant programme of events and workshops celebrating the cultural ties between Scotland and China in the lead up to Chinese New Year 2025.

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Leading Scottish visitor attraction praised for making history, heritage and culture accessible to all

November 18, 2024 No Comments

As it celebrates its third year, a national visitor attraction which is ranked in the top 10 per cent of Tripadvisor listings around the world

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The Unveiling of the Borders Railway Tapestry Panel in Galashiels

September 27, 2024 No Comments

The Borders Railway Community Partnership (BRCP) has unveiled a new Tapestry panel at the Galashiels Interchange to celebrate and promote the Borders Railway, which links

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Andrew Marr’s visit to The Great Tapestry of Scotland

September 9, 2024 No Comments

‘Very moving, very beautiful… What I love about this, all of it, is it is proper art. I mean the colour and Andrew’s design is

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National Lottery Awards for All supports the development of young artists in creative Borders hub

September 3, 2024 No Comments

An inspiring programme of free events delivered by leading artists, singers and artisans supported the development of over 360 future young Borders creatives and visitors

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Maths Activities

August 29, 2024 No Comments
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Maths Week Scotland

August 28, 2024 No Comments
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