V&A Dundee Tartan exhibition quick thoughts

Enjoyed the V&A Dundee Tartan exhibition, though as a historian I was exasperated that the historical context was only covered in detail about 3/4 through, and viewers really needed that to understand earlier stuff. Also a shortage for Borderer me on the making of tartan, and early worldwide examples. It was wonderful to see many of the artefacts on display though, especially for me pre-1850 ones. Though both me and Martin struggled to understand some of the reference labels and figure out which item was what. Clear numbers were only used in one particular set of exhibits. But we did enjoy!

We also got some lovely nibbles while out, both at the V&A and at a coffee shop we love (parked outside at a table - bitterly cold! - with my wheelchair). And we spent too much in the V&A shop.

Unexpected Who

Something I did not expect in the V&A Dundee was getting into a mutual appreciation chat with 2 ladies at the shop till about the new Doctor in Doctor Who. Prompted by my buying a Scottish LGBTQ+ magazine with Ncuti Gatwa on the cover. But still not expected! But good.

View to Fife

Photo from Martin today. Taken in the V&A Dundee's walkway. The view is looking over the River Tay towards Fife.