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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Dan Barker

Scottish artist follows in mother’s footsteps as he is made an MBE

An artist behind the mammoth Great Tapestry of Scotland has said he felt like he was following in his mother’s footsteps as, just like her, he was made an MBE.

Andrew Crummy has worked on a number of large-scale public projects, including designing a 143-metre (469ft) long tapestry which tells the history of Scotland, and has been made an MBE in the New Year’s Honours for services to art and cultural heritage.

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