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Cochno Stone Comic Brings Prehistoric Rock Art to New Audience

  • Submitted by: Gil Paterson, Clydebank and Milngavie, Scottish National Party.
  • Date lodged: Monday, 28 September 2020
  • Motion reference: S5M-22851

That the Parliament recognises the continuing work of the archaeologist Dr Kenny Brophy, of the University of Glasgow, to enhance understanding, awareness and the importance of Scotland’s pre-historic rock art sites; notes that this includes the production of the country's first rock art comic book, The Cochno Stone; understands that it was developed as a way to engage school pupils aged from six to 11 years old with their local heritage in a memorable way; acknowledges that it was designed by artist Hannah Sackett and funded by Being Human Festival and the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland; notes that it tells the story of the Cochno stone from prehistory to the present day with a focus on the eccentric stories told about the stone by the late Ludovic Mann; understands that the comics are used in schools in conjunction with workshop materials, so that the pupils have the chance to design their own comics and eclipse monsters; notes that it has been used in several schools across Central Scotland, and hundreds of children now know the story of the Stone; commends this innovative and creative approach to inspire the next generation of amateur and professional archaeologists.


Supported by: Clare Adamson, Colin Beattie, Annabelle Ewing, Alison Johnstone, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Fulton MacGregor, Ruth Maguire, Gillian Martin, Stuart McMillan, Stewart Stevenson, David Torrance, Maureen Watt, Sandra White