Declaration of Arbroath Tapestry

Designer/artist

Opened August 2021

Arbroath Abbey Visitors Centre

Frame designed and constructed by Angus Ross

Historic Environment Scotland

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Opened in August 2021 in the new visitors centre at Arbroath Abbey. Stitched by 9 stitchers from an Arbroath stitchers

group, Frame created by Angus Ross. To celebrate the 700th anniversary of a key document in Scottish history.

The project was led by Linda Walker and the stitchers, supported by many in the community including Hospitalfield.

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https://www.angusross.co.uk/journal/arbroath-tapestry-collaboration

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https://www.historicenvironment.scot/about-us/news/declaration-of-arbroaths-story-retold-through-new-exhibition/

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Documentary featuring Tapestry

https://vimeo.com/401599947

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Tapestry design and drawing copyright © Andrew Crummy

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