Esther Rutter in conversation with Dr Karen Buchanan

Join knitting historian and author Esther Rutter for a 45-minute exploration of the important role knitting has played in the cultural and economic life of the Highlands, drawing on knitwear from the collections of Gairloch Museum, Wick Heritage Museum and the Highland Folk Museum.

Covering everything from ganseys to Gairloch stockings, if you’re interested in knitting and its history then this talk is not to be missed. Part of the John O’Groats Book Festival.

For tickets, click the link below
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