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World Textile Day
SashikoFest Scotland – Bridge of Allan
23rd May 2026, 10 am – 4 pm
Bridge of Allan Parish Church of Scotland, 12 Keir St, Bridge of Allan, FK9 4NW
FREE ENTRY to our exhibition and sale of all things sashiko, kogin and boro
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Bridge of Allan has always been a special World Textile Day for us, but this year, the WTD are taking a short break and handing the event over to our sister event, SashikoFest. We know your wanted a SashikoFest in Scotland, because you asked for one! Susan Briscoe has taught sashiko all around Scotland, but especially the central belt, and we are hoping to get some of her former students involved too.
See www.sashikofest.co.uk for more info.
It’s a really easy venue to get to from both Edinburgh and Glasgow. But guess what? Those textile-fanatic Scots come from as far away as The Borders, Aberdeen and Inverness. Now that’s dedication! Here are some pix of previous outings with World Textile Day. Enjoy!
Our confirmed World Textile Days
2026
World Textile Day South East
Saturday 11th April
East Horsley Village Hall, Surrey
Venue and event details
World Textile Day East
Saturday 9th May
Mundford Village Hall, Norfolk
Venue and event details
SashikoFest Scotland
Saturday 23rd May
Bridge of Allan Parish Church, Stirling
Venue and event details
SashikoFest England
Saturday 20th June
Meppershall Village Hall, Meppershall, Beds.
Venue and event details
World Textile Day South South East
Saturday 27th June
Trinity Church, Lewes BN7 1JA
Venue and event details
World Textiles Market
Saturday 26th September
Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
Venue and event details
World Textile Day West
Saturday 3rd October
Saltford Hall, Saltford, Bristol
Venue and event details
Traders -
Janice Gunner
Japan Crafts
Retro Japan
Susan Briscoe Designs
Textile Traders
Talks - to be announced
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Demos - to be announced
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Make and takes - to be announced. Teachers include Rosemary Muntus and Steve Rowley.
Exhibition of sashiko, kogin, and boro, old and new, traditional and innovative.
​And we had delicious onsite catering and refreshments all day!
Venue info
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Bridge of Allan Parish Church of Scotland, 12 Keir St, Bridge of Allan, FK9 4NW. Tel: 01786 835155
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Link to venue: www.bridgeofallanparishchurch.org.uk
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Disabled access
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Free parking near by
Rail info
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Station – Bridge of Allan
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From Edinburgh – 45 minutes
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From Glasgow – 40-60 minutes
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From Inverness – 2 hours, 45 minutes
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10 minute walk from Bridge of Allan station to venue
Road info
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From Edinburgh via M9 – 60 minutes
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From Glasgow via M80 – 40 minutes
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From Inverness via A9 – 1 hour, 45 minutes
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