Scotland Welcomes the World for the Commonwealth Games
Glasgow is hosting a fantastic Commonwealth Games, and thanks to National Lottery players we are able to celebrate the occasion in style here in Prestonpans, home of the Scottish Diaspora…
USA 250 – a new nation arises!
Whilst East Lothian might seem an unlikely place for people to gather to mark 250 years of the USA, our new temporary exhibition explains why it is fitting. After all,…
Double Dutch!? “New” Veere panels on display in Prestonpans
Today, Veere is a charming, tranquil town in the Zeeland region of the Netherlands. For centuries, however, it was a busy and prosperous trading hub and home to a substantial…
Forty Panels head to the Hebrides
Where: Museum nan Eilean, Lionacleit, Benbecula When: 14 February – 23 May 2026 : please see here for our opening hours The Scottish Diaspora Tapestry Exhibition – Outer Hebrides Heritage…
Gothenburg Exhibition proves a treat!
What a week! Our volunteers welcomed 150 visitors to the Prestoungrange Gothenburg, who immersed themselves in the stitching and the stories of the Scottish diaspora. We are grateful to all…
To the Gothenburg!
We posted previously that an opportunity had emerged to hold an exhibition at the much-loved local pub and arts hub in Prestonpans, The Prestoungrange Gothenburg. This was due to a…
Spring & Summer 2025 Exhibition of Scottish Diaspora Tapestry in Prestonpans
The opportunity has arisen to exhibit the Scottish Diaspora Tapestry in all its glory at the Prestoungrange Gothenburg this Spring and Summer. The proposal is that it will be displayed…
Tapestry returns to Scotland for East Lothian “safari!
After a wonderful couple of months at the fantastic town of Veere in the Netherlands, the Scottish Diaspora Tapestry has been safely returned to Prestonpans. Now the final preparations get…
Dalkeith Palace Exhibition clustered panels by diaspora activities rather than by country
This was a long awaited but very welcome first at Dalkeith Palace. The APP has been updated to provide ready access as well and some amendments made. The volunteers team…
Tapestry on display in Veere until June 6th
The exhibition of the full tapestry is now underway in Veere for the second time led by Wim Meijer; it was there nine years ago too as it began its…