Stitched | Online Tour 14th Jan 2025

Can't make it to Dovecot in person? Join us for an online tour with curator Emma Inglis as she takes you through our exciting new exhibition.

In 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.

The collection features everything from ornate armchairs and grand bed hangings to intricate fire screens, tablecloths, cushions, and tea cosies. Each of these finely crafted items, sourced from 18 of the National Trust for Scotland's historic properties, will be displayed alongside histories of the makers and detailed design drawings, weaving together the fascinating stories behind these textiles.

As a result of a two-year research and conservation programme by the National Trust for Scotland, many of these delicate pieces are now in a condition to be on public display for the first time. By presenting these textiles as significant works of art in their own right, Stitched offers a fresh and inspiring perspective on Scotland’s rich heritage of embroidery and domestic interior design.

Please note this tour will be a recording which can be accessed via YouTube. The recording will be available from 10:00 (GMT) on the 14th January 2024 and lasts for one hour. You will have access to the recording for 48 hours to allow you to enjoy the tour in your own time.

Every ticket sold supports the work of The Dovecot Foundation to advance visual art, craft and design in all its forms.

Please note that tickets are non-refundable, non-transferable and may not be exchanged.