Valda and Da Makkins
Tuesday, October 20th 2026 - Saturday, December 19th 2026
Upper Foyer, Shetland Museum & Archives
A small display of knitted textiles inspired by Valda Grieve, who lived in Whalsay with poet Hugh MacDiarmid from 1933 to 1942. Featuring Valda’s original hand-annotated notebook, photographs, swatches, and replica knitted pieces, the display highlights Shetland’s rich knitting traditions and women’s textile knowledge
