An artwork depicting the history of the Scottish nation will be made available to Aberdonians today.
Aberdeen Art Gallery will put The Great Tapestry of Scotland on display, beginning a week of free events at the gallery.
The work is the biggest ever Scottish community arts project, consisting of 160 panels stitched by more than 1,000 volunteers across the country.
The panels – which convey pivotal moments in Scottish history – were designed by author Alexander McCall Smith, historian Alistair Moffat and artist Andrew Crummy, and adapted for stitch work by stitch co-ordinator Dorie Wilkie.
Aberdeen Art Gallery and Museums manager, Christine Rew, said: “We are delighted to host The Great Tapestry of Scotland at Aberdeen Art Gallery, especially as more than 80 people from the north-east of Scotland participated in making this outstanding work. I am sure it will attract many visitors.
“Alongside this incredible piece of needlework we are running a programme of talks and workshops including an opportunity to join Inverdon Stitchers who stitched panel 142 of The Great Tapestry and to hear how the Granite Quoins and Kelly’s Cats groups helped create other panels.”
Among the historical landmarks depicted are the death of King Alexander III, which was the first in a series of events leading to the Scottish wars of independence.
Other significant moments are the Pictish defeat of the Angles at Dunnichen, the Battle of Bannockburn and the coming of the Vikings.
Mr McCall Smith said: “I am delighted that people in Aberdeen and the north-east of Scotland will now be able to see this wonderful work of art.
“Volunteers from the area helped to create this, now they and their families will be able to enjoy the tapestry during its stay in Aberdeen.”
The embroidered tapestry itself is 459ft in length.
Fiona Mair, learning manager at the gallery, said: “All the activities and events are free of charge thanks to the generosity of our creative partners, giving their time and expertise voluntarily.”