An Lanntair

This banner represents the diverse range of women who came together to create it. On a backdrop of Harris Tweed, each participant created squares representing women who have inspired them. In the centre of the banner is depicted the Goddess Brid, from whom the Hebrides take their name. She represents the strong women who live and work there. Over the blocks climb small women figures, helping one another upwards, using the work of inspirational women to help them onwards. The text, ‘No Woman is an Island’, is written in English and the group’s native Gaelic.

An Lanntair is an arts centre in the town of Stornoway in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. The centre is home to a cinema, and art gallery. Previously located in the Town Hall, in September 2005 An Lanntair