The Bayeux Tapestry depicting events leading up to the Battle of Hastings and the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, will be loaned to the British Museum in London from September 2026 to July 2027. This 70-metre-long tapestry is cherished by all who know it, throughout the world. The Great Tapestry of Scotland visitor centre […]

(Knowing of course that he will see him very soon) Yesterday historian, broadcaster and festival director, Alistair Moffat MBE stepped down from his role at the head of Borders Book Festival in Melrose, Scotland. The occasion was marked by a glorious brunch for 90 people at Bowhill House in the Scottish Borders. Hosted by The […]

The Great Tapestry of Scotland tripping the light fantastic Alexander McCall Smith was delighted to hear that – for the second year running – The Great Tapestry of Scotland centre in Galashiels in the Scottish Borders, has been awarded a place in Tripadvisor’s Top 10% of Attractions WORLDWIDE. This is a massive achievement. Huge congratulations to Sandy Maxwell […]

Alexander was delighted to receive the news that his great friend Alistair Moffat had been awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours. The award was given for services to literature and culture. Alistair Moffat MBE, an award-winning writer and historian, is author of more than 30 books mostly on aspects of Scotland and Scottish […]

Congratulations to Dr Andrew Crummy MBE on his first TEDx TALK, delivered in Mexico Alexander’s great friend and one of the trio behind The Great Tapestry of Scotland, artist Dr Andrew Crummy, has delivered his first TEDx Talk, in Mexico. The talk was smooth in delivery, rich and moving in content – outstanding, inspirational and […]

Sir Alexander enjoyed a busy weekend at the inaugural St Andrew’s Book Festival in London over the St Andrew’s Day weekend. He spoke at two events: the first a Black Tie dinner held at the Caledonian Club and the second, an in-coversation event with Georgina Godwin in the main sanctuary of St Columba’s Church. Both […]

From the archive… ‘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 real art but at the same time it is popular art – proper and popular art at the same time. Everyone can understand it. Everyone can relate […]

Andrew Crummy’s exhibition at The Great Tapestry of Scotland is now open and runs until 22 September. The exhibition introduces the rarely seen sketches and drawings behind the finished, embroidered panels. And brings one of the figures to full-scale plus! Don’t miss it. Find out more on the Great Tapestry of Scotland website.

Today, Tripadvisor recognised The Great Tapestry of Scotland in Galashiels as one of travellers’ favourite businesses around the world, based on reviews and rating collected over 12 months. The award-winning attraction in the Scottish Borders is in the Top 10% of things to do WORLDWIDE! Huge congratulations to Sandy Maxwell Forbes and her outstanding team in Galashiels. […]

Dr Andrew Crummy MBE, the artist behind The Great Tapestry of Scotland, is giving a talk at Edinburgh Napier University, to student nurses and midwives, Tuesday 4 June (12.15pm). If that sounds a little strange, fear not – he is not sharing his nursing expertise, rather introducing the RCM (Royal College of Midwives) Centenary Tapestry […]

On 6 July 2023, His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty Queen Camilla toured The Great Tapestry of Scotland in its purpose built gallery in Galashiels. They were introduced to Alexander McCall Smith, Alistair Moffat and artist Andrew Crummy who all worked on the project along with Jan Rutherford, project director for the initial […]

Andrew Crummy MBE, will receive an honorary degree from the University of Dundee at a Summer Graduation ceremony. Andrew, the artist who stole the heart of the nation with his work for The Great Tapestry of Scotland, is an alumnus of the University. Professor Iain Gillespie, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University, said Andrew had […]