Callander

Winter

A painting hanging on a wall shows a dark landscape with a large moon, flying birds, and a house. The painting is framed and hanging from a string tied to a hook, with yellow curtains with blue patterns on either side. There is a small potted plant with green leaves and red flowers on the floor below the painting, and a window with a bright sun in a blue sky.

Alongside this, a ‘Window Display’ craft activity pack, dseigned by Orla Stevens, was distributed in Western villages via the library bus service, encouraging people to get creative at home. Bring warmth and colour to your winter windows with this stained-glass inspired paper craft activity. Watch Orla’s video for detailed step-by-step instructions:

Click here to listen to Tracing Light in Darkness

Winter, or the darker part of the year, can be a time for contemplation. Changes in nature such as light and temperature, might encourage us to slow down, rest and reflect.

Covid was an extended time of pause for many. Inspired by Winter’s invitation to slow down, Saffy collaborated with the Stirling Council library bus service as it visited West Stirlingshire villages, and with groups in Callander. She invited people into meditative conversations on the beauty and solace of Winter, nature connection, hope, and gratitude.

These conversations were recorded and blended with field recordings and specially composed soundpiece by Jamie McCarthy. The resulting work, Tracing Light in Darkness, was shared at a ‘Winter Coorie’ event in Callander.

You are invited to relax and enjoy listening to this immersive audio experience. The lenght of the full Tracing Light in Darkness sound piece is 39 minutes and we recommend listening to it with headphones. All participant credits, partners and transcript are available through the link to the sound piece.

A young girl with blond hair, wearing a headband and a fuzzy jacket, stands holding a plush teddy bear. An adult woman wearing glasses, a gray beanie with a pom-pom, and a scarf sits behind her. They are in a cozy room with wooden wall paneling and string lights, possibly at a festive or holiday event.
People gathered around a table in a warmly lit room, engaging in conversation, with cups and a menu on the table. One person is reading the menu, while others are listening or speaking, creating a lively social atmosphere.
A man with glasses and a beard sitting at a table in a dimly lit room with wooden paneling, using a laptop.
Two people, a man and a woman, wearing reindeer antler headbands, are standing behind a counter with holiday decorations. The counter has stacks of paper cups, a large pot, a box of hot chocolate, and various kitchen utensils. They are smiling and looking at something on the counter, possibly preparing for a holiday event.
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A man with glasses and a beard talking to a woman with blonde hair and a coat with a fur-lined hood inside a church or chapel, with stained glass windows depicting religious figures in the background. A red fire extinguisher is visible on the wall.

All photos by Anne Sproul.