A group of five people, including a young boy, a woman, a man, and two women, standing outdoors on a sunny day near a bed of yellow flowers, possibly daffodils. They are dressed casually and are equipped with cameras and binoculars, suggesting they are birdwatching or nature observation. There's a wooden signpost with directions to the village center and a castle.

Doune Together

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About the Project

Storefront with the sign 'Harvey Mapmakers' and window displays of maps and outdoor gear.

Artists Amanda Edmiston, Peter Yates, Frankie Burr, and Roberta Pederzoli worked with the pupils at Doune Primary School during the Autumn term 2022 on a creative project called ‘A Child of Their Time’. Pupils from all classes experimented creatively with storytelling, drawing, painting, metal working, collaging, mapmaking and visual composition. The result was an exciting body of work that was displayed across 13 venues in Doune, starting from Sunday 25th September, as part of a village-wide exhibition trail. After the exhibition, the artwork was installed for permanent display within the school.

Participating venues included: Information and Heritage Centre, Woodside Pharmacy, Willow Houseplants, MOYA Soul &Skin, The Collective Hair & Beauty, Woodlane of Doune, Simply Sarah's, The Natural Choice, Harvey Maps, The Desirable Curio, Co-op, Roots Cycles, Doune Ponds

Two women having a conversation in a forest, with a child in colorful clothes digging in the background.

As creative leads for Scene Stirling, Artlink Central developed a series of explorative creative projects in Doune, led by a group of creatives based locally or with a particular interest in the area

Artlink Central were engaged by Historic Environment Scotland to engage the local community and business in Doune and Deanston around place based plans for area, exploring the impact of tourism and Doune Castle on the town centre in particular. The engagement generated a range of recommendations, many of which were then taken forward by the community themselves, alongside public sector partners.

Building on the success of the project, a network of local artists were supported to test and develop meaningful creative activities leading to the ‘Doune Together’ community celebration. The co-designed project evolved into a collaboration with Doune Primary School for a joint creative project and an exhibition trail, with a community day of free activities for everyone.

Participants were able to follow the Doune Primary School exhibition trail, take part in a photography and storytelling walk, and try some painting, metal working and creative mapmaking, with activities taking place between the Rural Hall and Moray Park.

Documentation

View some of the creative projects from the Doune Together project.