Tour & Talk: Scotland’s Whale Road
22nd February
2pm
Pay what you can
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Dive into Scotland’s whaling past with Caroline Hack (artist), Matt Ylitalo (PhD, University of St. Andrews) and the Discovery Point team!
Take in a tour of Scotland’s Whale Road exhibition, with an opportunity to hear more about the many intricate textile works on show in the exhibition and created by Caroline Hack; bringing stories from ancient whaling practices and RRS Discovery‘s whaling connections to life.
The exhibition tour will be followed by a Q&A with Hack and Ylitalo, offering a fascinating opportunity to hear more about the history of whaling and how the industry shaped Dundee’s ports, ships and future.
The Scotland’s Whale Road exhibition and programme at Discovery Point has been kindly supported by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
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