OPEN JUNE 29TH - JULY 13TH | UPSTAIRS IN MADE IN STIRLING STORE | MON-SUN, 10-5PM

Through weekly Outdoor Learning experiences, Primary 1 and Primary 2 at Allan’s have been celebrating ‘The Lost Words’ written by Robert MacFarlane. The learners were considering the impact of losing this language from our conversations - if we don’t speak of them will they become invisible? This nurtured a sense of responsibility to keep them ‘alive’ in our chat, our minds, our songs, and our hearts.

Enabled by support from Creative Scotland, the learners worked alongside incredible local artists, who shared their skills, passions, and stories of nature. Inspired by their meetings, learners set to work to investigate, create, and play, resulting in these special pieces. The hangings are a celebration of Allan’s 5C’s collaboration, curiosity, communication, creativity, and critical thinking. They capture and highlight some of the precious ‘Lost Words’ in nature, allowing them to honour and share their beauty and importance with others.