Please feel free to download the materials we have produced about the Turkey Red printing and dyeing industry in the Vale of Leven. This information, provided by the Cultural Services Team, supports a creative projects in schools led by Glasgow Print Studio.
Turkey Red means a great deal to a good many people in West Dunbartonshire - not least the citizens of the Vale themselves. Without this industry it is unlikely that the towns and villages along the banks of the River Leven would have existed at all.
The pack aims to explore the rich history and traditions of the area, celebrating a cultural heritage on our very doorstep. However the pack as it evolves also aims to stimulate creative activity, allowing us to fully understand the skills and techniques, stories and legends upon which Turkey Red is founded. The pack also aims to provide pointers to other sources of information about Turkey Red - if like us you become fascinated by this local tale with its international twist you'll only find that the pack offers up more questions than it answers ...
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