From Printmaking Meltdown, Studio Magic, and a Slice of Cake I set off from my home in North Uist on Tuesday morning (7th April) after what has been feeling like a never-ending winter—wind, rain, and general greyness—and somehow travelled into… actual sunshine ☀️ 18 degrees, blue skies, and a ferry crossing that felt like aContinue reading “A Tapestry of Connection Phase II”
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A Tapestry of Connection
Day Twenty 23 05 25 12.30 pm, on my last walking day of on-site field work research for my project “A Tapestry of Connection”. I turned up the path towards Blathaisbhal hill and was greeted by a cuckoo perched on a post, its presence as clear as day. I’ve been serenaded by its distinctive callContinue reading “A Tapestry of Connection”
Tapestry of Connection
Day Thirteen 14 05 25 6 PM The Day was so beautiful I decided to take an evening walk starting at 6 pm. On this walk, along the mile long stretch of the Hebridean Way I heard a deep, unsettling sound in the distance, which might be related to military operations happening in South Uist.Continue reading “Tapestry of Connection”
Tapestry of Connection
Day Eight 07 05 25 Tuesday at 11:45 AM, I set out on my usual mile-long route. The air felt thick and humid, with only a light, quite cold breeze – maybe a 0.7 out of 10 on my personal monitor. There was a cold dampness in the air that made me glad I’d putContinue reading “Tapestry of Connection”
A Tapestry of Connection
Day Six, 05 05 25 I found this helpful web link to identify the little flowers I came across on my walk Flowering plants in Scotland Flowers and foliage I came across on my walk: Heath Milkwort: Polygala Serpyllifolia Lousewort: Pedicularis Sylvatica Butterwort: Pinguicula Vulgaris Tormentil: Potenilla Erecta Red Clover: Trifolium pratense moss: Sphagnum capillifolium ssp.rubellum I have downloadedContinue reading “A Tapestry of Connection”
A Tapestry of Connection
Day Five, 02 05 2025 Today, the weather took a turn for the worse. A cold wind from the northwest is whipping through the landscape —about 3.4 out of 10 on my personal monitor. As I sat in the familiar spot, just as I did on April 30th, 2025, I found myself grappling with myContinue reading “A Tapestry of Connection”
A Tapestry of Connection
Day Three 30 04 25 Today, I spent time sitting in the landscape. The weather was fair, a bit breezier than yesterday but still warm, with a slight mist and more cloud coverage. The ground felt drier compared to the previous day. I dressed appropriately for the conditions, wearing a light windproof jacket, a jumper,Continue reading “A Tapestry of Connection”
A Tapestry of Connection
Day Two 29 04 25 Today’s walk was completely different to yesterday’s experience. There was a hazy mist lingering on the horizon, giving the landscape an ethereal quality. The air felt warm and inviting, and made me feel alive. Light clouds drifted lazily across the sky, merging with the mist. The landscape was transformed intoContinue reading “A Tapestry of Connection”
A Tapestry of Connection
Welcome to my blog! Today, April 28, 2025, I started my project by walking a mile that I will be observing. I recorded an audio piece in an Open Country style to share my experience during the walk. As I begin on my journey along a mile long section of the Hebridean Way, I amContinue reading “A Tapestry of Connection”
A Tapestry of Connection
An Immersive Journey of Belonging Over Ten Weeks Beginning May 2025… 07 04 25 The Hebridean Way, is a celebrated walking route in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides, it offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore the intricate relationships between human activities and ecological sustainability. This blog will serve as a chronicle of my project, “The Tapestry ofContinue reading “A Tapestry of Connection”
Nicola Neate 