Scottish Seaweed - For People and the Planet

Beautiful hand drawn seaweed botanical print, by Sarah Jane Humphrey @sarahgalerie @botanical.atelier www.botanicalatelier.co.uk

A heartfelt 'Thanks for 'Kelping' us' email.

A big THANK YOU A heartfelt 'Thanks for 'Kelping' us' email.

Crùbag is a community where artists, scientists and thinkers come together to celebrate, discuss and save the ocean. Our mission is to reveal our planet's unseen beauty, inspire a deeper connection with nature and promote marine science education through art and textiles paired with ocean literacy as a medium. www.crubag.co.uk

A5 seaweed themed artistic collage, by TANG tangscot.co.uk

The book has four strands: an account of seaweed species that flourish here; a discussion of our use of seaweed over time, and in regional cookery; an assessment of the physical properties of seaweed and how they might contribute to a healthful diet; and a set of recipes.

Crùbag is a community where artists, scientists and thinkers come together to celebrate, discuss and save the ocean. Our mission is to reveal our planet's unseen beauty, inspire a deeper connection with nature and promote marine science education through art and textiles paired with ocean literacy as a medium. www.crubag.co.uk

Crùbag is a community where artists, scientists and thinkers come together to celebrate, discuss and save the ocean. Our mission is to reveal our planet's unseen beauty, inspire a deeper connection with nature and promote marine science education through art and textiles paired with ocean literacy as a medium. www.crubag.co.uk

Seaweed Pendant by TANG www.tangscot.co.uk

Unique seaweed sculpture (approx 10 x 15cm) www.tangscot.co.uk

40g bag of our very own seaweed for you to try !

In this short, exquisitely illustrated portrait, the Dutch poet and artist Miek Zwamborn shares her discoveries of its history, culture and use, from the Neolithic people of the Orkney Islands to sushi artisans in modern Japan.