Special Stromness mural to be unveiled at Stromness Primary

A new mural depicting the history and built heritage of Stromness is due to be unveiled at Stromness Primary School tomorrow, Monday.

The mural, created by the current P7 class at the school and staff from the Stromness Museum, is a follow on from the town’s 200th anniversary celebrations in 2017.

Funding from the project came from the Co-op community development scheme — with just over £6,000 secured by Stromness Museum to fund a partnership project with the local school to look into the history of the town’s main streets.

Janette Park, curator at Stromness Museum, said: “The P7 class had a lot of involvement in last years Per Mare celebrations and so we felt it fitting that they take a lead on the mural.

“Alongside our museum staff, the pupils took a walk around the main street in Stromness. They were encouraged to look at Stromness in a new way and consider the particular features and characteristics that make it such a special place to live.

“In the current days of Instagram and other social media platforms, the photos they are taking of their hometown are here one day and gone the next — with this mural they have created something long lasting which the town can enjoy for years to come.”

Neil McIntosh, headteacher at Stromness Primary School, added: “Our pupils played a huge part in the Per Mare celebrations last year learning a great deal about their hometown and its incredible history. The current partnership with the Stromness Museum allows us to delve into this. We’re delighted with the mural and looking forward to more work with the museum in the next school year.”