The Scottish Diaspora Tapestry, a unique international community artwork chronicling the impact of Scots throughout the world, has returned to the UK following a global tour during which its panels doubled in number to over 300. It is now being exhibited in its entirety for the first time in Westminster Hall at the Houses of Parliament, London from 20 March to 29 April 2017.
From the ten Scots who have held the office of Prime Minister at 10 Downing Street, to the Scots who blazed a trail in the world of football by introducing the sport to Argentina and Brazil, the many stories of the Scottish diaspora’s achievements have been brought to colourful life in the embroidered panels.
Designed to encourage Scots everywhere to celebrate Scottish influence, the tapestry has gathered support and momentum by touring Europe, the Americas, Australia and New Zealand. Every aspect of Scottish culture and heritage - food and drink to politics, exploration to innovation, military prowess to medicine, and more - is represented by tales embroidered in 34 countries by over 1,000 named volunteers.
The Scottish Diaspora Tapestry is on public display until Saturday 29 April between 9am and 5.30pm (closed on Sundays and public holidays, 14 and 17 April 2017). Entrance is via the Cromwell Green entrance where exhibition tickets will be issued. Visitors are advised to avoid busy periods, notably between 3pm and 5.30pm on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons.
The Houses of Parliament is one of the world’s busiest parliament buildings with more than one million visitors passing through its doors each year. Visitors are also welcome to watch debates and committee hearings or take one of the audio or guided tours.
Further information is available at www.parliament.uk/visit.
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