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Stitched: Scotland’s Embroidered Art - Curator’s Tour

Be one of the first to see Stitched: Scotland's Embroidered Art, with a special opening-day tour with Curator Emma Inglis from National Trust for Scotland.

Stitched: Scotland’s Embroidered Art - Curator’s Tour

About Stitched: Scotland’s Embroidered Art - Curator’s Tour

Be one of the first to see Stitched: Scotland's Embroidered Art, with a special opening-day tour with Curator Emma Inglis from National Trust for Scotland.

Dovecot Studios is thrilled to present a captivating new exhibition that unveils Scotland’s hidden textile treasures. In an exciting collaboration with the National Trust for Scotland, this exhibition brings together an extraordinary collection of their embroidered textiles, many of which are being showcased for the very first time.

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