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Creating ‘The Red Forest’: a Gaelic Stained Glass Commission in Glasgow

In this article, Gordon Muir, Historic Environment Scotland’s Stained Glass Craft Fellow, shares the inspiring story behind The Red Forest — a stunning new series of Gaelic-themed stained glass windows created for Websters Theatre in Glasgow. Rooted in Scotland’s endangered craft heritage and infused with cultural symbolism, these windows celebrate Gaelic language and artistic traditions through vibrant, elemental designs.

Creating ‘The Red Forest’: a Gaelic Stained Glass Commission in Glasgow