Tall Tales of Fishing for Whales in the Frozen North with Matt Ylitalo
Join us at The Scottish Fisheries Museum for this special event on Wednesday, 7th December to celebrate Scotland’s Year of Stories 2022!
About Tall Tales of Fishing for Whales in the Frozen North with Matt Ylitalo
6.30pm: Optional private (last chance if you haven't seen it already!) viewing of Arctic Ventures: Forgotten Stories of Scottish Whaling in our Scottish Whaling Gallery.
A final chance to see Caroline Hack’s exquisite textile art interpreting this brutal industry played out against the beautiful land and seascapes of the Arctic Circle.
7pm - 8.30pm: Talk by Matt Ylitalo (University of St Andrews), followed by conversation with Matt and Caroline and time for Q&A.
Matt explores the fascinating people, journeys and experiences of Scottish whaling endeavors, drawing inspiration from the museum’s own historic collection.
Free entry but donations welcome. Reserve your ticket on Eventbrite.
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