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Today is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day and the longest night in deepest, darkest winter. This event was once so important, those who lived in Scotland thousands of years ago had to mark it in some way. That's one of the theories behind our ancient stone circles. They're found all over Scotland, from the oldest in Orkney to the Western Isles, Aberdeenshire, Fife and of course Kilmartin Glen. Some seem to align with other crucial events, others are still a mystery. All are incredible to witness. Even the passageways of burial cairns like Maeshowe or Clava point towards the midwinter sun. Maybe today is the day when we're closest to those who came before us. What we do know is that from tomorrow, the days begin to stretch again, bringing the warmth of spring ever closer. I still haven't managed to organise myself to actually be at any of the locations aligned with the midwinter sunrise or sunset, next year I promise! So, instead, this video is a mishmash of some of my favourite Standing stones and cairns from around Scotland, regardless of their alignment. Here are all of the locations of the video in order: 1 - Ring of Brodgar - Orkney 2 - Jarlshof - Shetland 3 - Skara Brae - Orkney 4 - Lundin Standing Stones- Fife 5 - Standing Stones of Stenness - Orkney 6 - Aikey Brae Stone Circle - Aberdeenshire 7 - Nether Largie - Kilmartin Glen 8 - Nether Largie again 9 - Maeshowe - Orkney 10 - Clava Cairns - Inverness 11 - Calanais Stones - Isle of Lewis #Scotlandisnow #VisitScotland #StandingStones #StoneCircle #Midwinter #Solstice #Yule

Join us for a miniature painting workshop with visual artist Fatima Zahra Hassan.

If you're making plans for the new year or perhaps thinking of gift experiences for your loved ones, we're excited to announce that booking is now open for a day of miniature painting with Fatima Zahra Hassan of FZH Atelier.

Fatima specialises in Asian and Middle Eastern manuscript painting and will lead this workshop. You'll be given a tour of our latest exhibition, William Morris and Art from the Islamic World by curator Rowan Bain and then guided by Fatima to create your own miniature painting.

+ Sunday 26 January
+ 10.30am to 4.30pm
+ Tickets: £55 (£25 concessions)

More info and booking: https://www.wmgallery.org.uk/event/miniature-painting-workshop/

Image: Painting by Fatima Zahra Hassan