The Great Tapestry of Scotland

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14-20 High Street
Galashiels, Scotland TD1 1SD
Scotland's textile traditions are just as important as its highlands and lochs. You can learn all about the craft at The Great Tapestry of Scotland. Here, a community of 1,000 native weavers came together to hand-stitch a tapestry that tells the tale of Scotland, spanning centuries of local lore and history. Even more impressive: 300 miles of wool were used to make it—that's enough to stretch the entire length of Scotland. The piece is on permanent display at Scottish Borders, where there's a visitors center, café, store, and weaving workshop.

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Excellent visit
11/29/2024

Wonderful to see this unique tapestry with outstanding design and stitching. The cafe is excellent s...

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A lot to take in!
11/1/2024

Admission to see the Great Tapestry is not cheap. There is a lot to see and read here, and your tick...

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A stitch in time was well worth it
10/28/2024

This is an exceptional visit that we enjoyed. You really need to set aside a couple of hours or so t...

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