Since 2009 Andrew Crummy has designed over 20 embroidered tapestries. From these projects there emerges a Tapestry Trail of artworks, stitchers, and textile heritage sites that stretches across Scotland and out into the wider world.
The Scottish Tapestry Trail tells the story of more than one artist or individual. It is not only about creativity and stitching, but the telling of many stories. Community arts projects like these are an invitation to be creative. The Tapestry Trail is developing and growing, with no end in sight. As always it is a pleasure to play a part and watch it grow. I hope that it is encouraging the tradition of embroidery and storytelling
The creation in recent years of a number of beautiful Scottish tapestries is one of the most exciting developments in the cultural life of the country. These tapestries are not only considerable works of art - they embody the love and affection for the country felt by the many people who have worked together to make them. The Scottish Tapestry Trail will help to ensure that the public gets to know these lovely artistic works.
Currently, there are 18 of his Tapestries on display across the country:
Craigmillar Tapestry at The Hays Hub, Craigmillar Edinburgh;
10 panels from The Highland and Islands Tapestry in Historylinks Museum, Dornoch;
Sections of The Battle of Prestonpans Tapestry and Scottish Diaspora Tapestry at the Battle of Prestonpans Heritage Centre;
Galashiels Interchange Tapestry, train and bus station;
Declaration of Arbroath Tapestry at Arbroath Abbey;
Gordon Highlanders WWI tapestry at Gordon Highlanders Museum Aberdeen;
Kirkcaldy Tapestry Panel at Kirkcaldy library;
People’s Panel at the Scottish Parliament;
Clackmannanshire Tapestry at Alloa visitors centre.
Allermuir Tapestry at The Allermuir Medical Centre, Oxgangs Edinburgh.
Click here to watch the ITV News report on The Scottish Tapestry Trail launch.