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About Watermarks Today Scotland Island and the water access communities of West Pittwater are home to almost 1000 children, parents, professionals, tradespeople, artists, writers, musicians, sailors, pirates and a few fairies. But listen to our tale.... For thirty thousand years, the indigenous Guringai people have been creating art, weaving their Dreamtime stories, and performing music along the shores of Broken Bay and Pittwater. Their ancient stories are etched on rock platforms and lyre birds dance and sing their songs, while the spotted gum trees whisper their secrets throughout the National Park. Since European settlement began 200 years ago when freed convict Andrew Thompson built his house on the island and named it “Scotland” Island after his homeland, many artists, writers, film-makers and musicians have been drawn to live in this secluded paradise. All draw deeply from its energy and beauty. Many find inspiration, others are healed and some find family. Individually, some have created nationally acclaimed artworks, while others create for the pure joy of self expression. Together this diverse artistic community have produced film festivals, theatre, musical concerts, art exhibitions and happenings on Scotland Island and surrounding bays for many years. This September they invite you into their homes and studios to share their stories, listen to their tales, and see the work of their hands. Come and celebrate our special place with us as we launch the inaugural
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