The Great Tapestry of Scotland
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Where Scotland's story begins - a new national visitor attraction in the Scottish Borders based in Galashiels, the heartlands of Scottish textiles
Galashiels, Scottish Borders
Joined February 2012
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Today is #worldembroideryday and what better way to celebrate, than by celebrating our own Tapestry! Although called a Tapestry, our work of art is technically an embroidery and our 165 panels cover millions of years of Scotland’s Story!. What’s your favourite panel?
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Don't miss you chance to join us for the opening event of "Drawing the Great Tapestry of Scotland" curated by Dr. @AndrewCrummy MBE on Monday 19th August at 10.30am! Explore the creation of this masterpiece in its home. Limited tickets so book now:
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Sir Walter Scott was born #OnThisDay in 1771 and features in Panel 82. He is still well regarded today for his novels and poems, but #DidYouKnow he was also involved in the rediscovery of the Crown Jewels of Scotland and the 1822 visit of King George IV to Scotland!
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Don't miss you chance to join us for the opening event of "Drawing the Great Tapestry of Scotland" curated by Dr. @AndrewCrummy MBE on Monday 19th August at 10.30am! Explore the creation of this masterpiece in its home. Limited tickets so book now:
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We’ve just taken a delivery of a fantastic selection of new books so next time you pop into our shop discover the rich flavors and vibrant history of Scotland with these captivating reads! Whether you're a foodie, history buff, or fiction lover, there's something here for you.
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We were pleased to welcome in members of the 51st Pentland Wildfire Explorer Scouts into the gallery earlier this week. The group are taking part in a camp locally and visited the Gallery as part of a treasure hunt around Galashiels!
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Prior to being the Comedian we know today, Billy Connolly worked at a delivery driver, first on his bike delivering books and later in a van, delivering for a bakery, before starting an apprenticeship as a boilermaker for a shipyard. He features in panel 147 “Scottish Comedy”
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Jean Redpath features in Panel 157. Known now as a Scottish Folk Singer, with over 25 albums, she previously worked as an undertaker’s assistant and a driving instructor!
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Sean Connery features in panel 149 and is now well known as an actor in a number of famous roles, including starring as James Bond in 7 films. But #DidYouKnow that before that, he was previously a milk man, a lorry driver, a lifeguard, an artist’s model and a bodybuilder?
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It’s #SQAresults Day! Congratulations to everyone who received their results but remember, this is just one step in your lifelong learning journey - there is #NoWrongPath. Many people in the Great Tapestry of Scotland pursued careers different from their initial plans!🧵.
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Join us today at 10am and 2pm for our final two drop in BookBug sessions as part of our free Scabby Knees Summer Holiday Activities!
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RT @McCallSmith: This week, Tripadvisor recognised @GreatTapestrySc in Galashiels as one of travellers’ favourite businesses around the wor….
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Join us for the opening event of "Drawing the Great Tapestry of Scotland" curated by Dr. Andrew Crummy MBE on Monday 19th August ! Explore the creation of this masterpiece in its dedicated home. Limited tickets available so book now:.
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We are delighted to have been recognised in TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards for 2024. These awards honour businesses that consistently earn great reviews, placing us among the top 10% of listings around the world on Tripadvisor!
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We had so much fun earlier in the week we're doing it all again! Today, Friday 26th join us between 10am – 12pm and 1pm - 3pm where we will have another free Clay Making workshop!
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RT @TomMorganJones: Chuffed to be visiting @GreatTapestrySc tomorrow where I’m running a 3hr Monster Mapping session as part of their Summe….
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We have a handful of places left! Book on today!!
Chuffed to be visiting @GreatTapestrySc tomorrow where I’m running a 3hr Monster Mapping session as part of their Summer Holiday Activities.
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#Onthisday in 1745 Bonnie Prince Charlie first made landfall in Scotland. on the 23rd April 1745, Prince Charles Edward Stuart, accompanied by only seven supporters, landed at Coilleag a Phrionnsa on Island of Eriskay from the French frigate Du Teillay.
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This morning's free clay workshop has finished but drop in anytime between 1pm and 3pm today, to take part in the next one!. For full details of our FREE Scabby Knees summer holiday activities check out
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