Crafts Venues
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| Bonhoga Gallery Shetland Arts,
| | Bonhoga means 'my spiritual home' and we hope this will become a home for the arts in Shetland. This is the first purpose built gallery in Shetland showing a varied programme of local, national and international work. Exhibitions in the main gallery change monthly and run all year round. There is a sale area with a monthly changing exhibition of applied art by some of Britain's leading craftsmen. A design lead selection of handmade cards, gifts, books and prints are also on sale. There is also a cafe situated on the ground floor over looking Kergord Burn. The interesting selection of fresh food, using much local produce is complimented by a good range of teas and coffees. | Tel Main: 01595 830400
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| Skyelight Candles,
| | Hand crafted candles inspired by and made on the beautiful Isle of Skye. Each candle is hand made, therefore no two candles are identical. Our heather scented candles become mini landscapes and you can see the glory of the settings reflected in the layers of multi-coloured wax. Many other styles of candles and candle holders are available and the web site is always being updated with the new arrivals. We send orders worldwide and also have a gift wrapping service. So, whether it’s for that special gift or simply for your own home - Skyelight Candles will bring a hint of the Highlands into your home. | |
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| Peter Tyler - Woodturner,
| | The craftshop is located in Strathnairn, six miles west of the A9 and nine miles south of Inverness, in a scenic rural location. A traditional stone-built steading houses the shop and a woodturning workshop. The stock includes wooden products from the workshop (eg. bowls, dishes, boards, stools, tablelamps, vases etc) and other local handmade crafts including pottery, willow basketware, weaving, framed prints, soaps and stationery. | |
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| Kilmorack Gallery,
| | Kilmorack Gallery is the largest private gallery in the Highlands. We specialise in contemporary sculpture and paintings by leading Scottish artists. | |
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| Castle Gallery,
| | The Castle Gallery is one of the foremost private galleries in Scotland. It has an enviable reputation for the quality of its artists and innovation of its shows. The gallery exhibits figurative, landscape and abstract work by artists from Scotland and throughout Britain. Our constantly changing exhibitions feature contemporary paintings, sculpture, handmade prints, ceramics, glass, wood, furniture, textiles and designer jewellery. With work by established artists and emerging talent, the gallery has something for everyone. | |
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| Edinbane Pottery,
| | Workshop and gallery. Specialists in both woodfired and salt glazed handmade functional pottery. Open all year. | |
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| The Workshop,
| | The Workshop is a craft producers' co-operative situated in the picturesque village of St Margaret's Hope in Orkney. / It was set up in 1978 for the benefit of local craftspeople and now specialises in high quality knitwear and crafts. / | Tel Main: 01856 831587
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| Woodcarving Shop,
| | The Woodcarving Shop is contained within the Old Station Visitor Centre in the village of Strathpeffer. / / All types of woodcarving are undertaken. High relief panels and 3 dimensional carvings to order from the very small to the largest tree trunk. / / Specialist in traditional foliage and figurative carving in lime, oak and sycamore. / / Woodcarving Shop has hand carved small items on display and for sale. | Tel Main: 01997 421618
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| Shetland Collection,
| | Knitwear/Craft shop based in the South Mainland of Shetland, adjacent to Sumburgh Airport. The knitwear is designed by Doreen Brown and is classed as being amongst the finest in the Islands for its distinctive designs and highest quality. Our classic collection includes a beautiful range of natural, undyed garments some of which are hand spun in beautiful shades from the native Shetland sheep. As our garments are individually knitted we can provide a personal made to measure service where we can adapt styles and colour to our customers requirements. | |
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| Carrbridge Artists Studio,
| | Studio/Gallery displaying pottery, sculpture, raku and ceramic jewellery by Potter/Sculptress Alice Buttress, specialising in one-off unique pieces. Also exhibiting original watercolour paintings and prints of wildlife and the Highland landscape by Jeff Buttress. The mainly decorative range of pottery and sculptures, handthrown and handbuilt in stoneware and porcelain, encompasses both traditional and contemporary styles with reflections from historic cultures and the surrounding Scottish Highlands. Handmade porcelain jewellery radiates beautiful colours created by reactive glazes. Sculptures of cats, animals, figure and head studies also on display. | |
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| Christina Sargent Felt & Print Artist,
| | Felt & print studio on small organic farm on island off South Ronaldsay on Orkney. The felts are colourful wall pieces made from sheeps fleece and depict fluid designs inspired by life and movement. Largest size is 4' x 6'. The prints are strong images mainly of wildlife on silks and cottons ranging from cards to large pieces. | |
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| John Struthers Stoneware Ceramics,
| | John Struthers' Stoneware Pottery and sculptural Ceramics are highly collectable and a visit to his Orkney studio is a joy. (Open all year). Functional and decorative his pottery also reflects his local enviroment which is seeped in pre-history and world famous for it's archaeological interest. His work is represented in many contemporary ceramic collections worldwide. | |
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| Dandelion Designs,
| | A fine selection of our own distinctive hand decorated woodcrafts, wall plaques, clocks, boxes and a range of other items. Each piece bears an original and unique handworked design or illustration utilising a mixture of techniques ranging from the ancient art of pyrography to conventional painting. Images Gallery presents a collection of contemporary and modern art accompanied by more traditional work portraying the landscape and atmosphere of the Hebrides. Most of the work is by established local artists or regular visitors. | |
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| Linton House,
| | If you are looking for either a traditional mirror with character; framed in mellow; time-worn; natural wood; or a more contemporary sculptural art mirror which incorporates the beautiful organic shapes of the branches and roots of ancient Highland trees; then we have them at our attractive country studio near Nairn. Designed and handcrafted by Tony Hinde. Comprehensive web-site; mail order and commissions available | |
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| JAC Woodworks,
| | Handmade furniture made to customer’s designs in solid native and imported hardwoods. A design service offering 3-dimensional drawings is available. All domestic furniture and fire surrounds are produced, plus domestic and commercial display equipment. Styles range from antique reproductions to ultra modern. Traditional furniture restoration using French polishing or varnishing can be performed as required. The showroom offers easy disabled access and adequate parking. On display are a selection of representative pieces from small gift items to larger furniture and photographs of past commissions. | |
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| Carron Pottery, Crafts & Art Gallery,
| | This is a working pottery specialising in a wide range of hand-thrown tableware and commissioned pieces. The various processes may be seen at different times. Try our pottery in use at the restaurant next door. The Craft shop is where you will find not only our pottery but also the very best of Scottish crafts, other ceramics, jewellery, wood, glass and much more. The Gallery displays paintings in a wide mix of styles from local and Scottish artists, also prints, sculptures, wooden and glass bowls. | |
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| North Lands Creative Glass,
| | North Lands Creative Glass is a centre of excellence in the art of glass making and is situated in Lybster on the North East Coast of Scotland. North Lands is open both to glass artists and to painters, sculptors, architects and designers wishing to explore the technical and artistic potential of glass, either on its own or in combination with other materials. North Lands programme includes masterclasses, an annual conference and residencies. The studio is available for hire to groups or individuals. | |
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| The Studio Gallery,
| | The Studio Gallery is the Highland showcase for fine jewellery and fine art, a family run independent gallery owned by Scottish goldsmiths Susan and Stephen Plowman and their team of qualified jewellers. The foremost contemporary gallery in the Highland capital showing everchanging exhibitions of the best Scottish artists' work in a fabulous setting. Abertarff House is the oldest house in Inverness built in 1593. The lovely homely atmosphere makes our cafe the perfect place to relax with speciality coffees, teas and homebaking. The only cafe in Inverness with a garden to enjoy during the summer months. | Tel Main: 01463 250999
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| The Studio,
| | The Studio Jewellery Workshop, Gallery & Cafe in Achnasheen is the original Highland showcase for fine jewellery and fine art. Jewellery made in our own workshop by award-winning goldsmith Susan Plowman and her team of qualified jewellers, is on display in the gallery area alongside work by other professional Scottish artists. We have the largest selection of contemporary jewellery in the Highlands with handmade cards, original paintings, prints, ceramics, glass and woodcarving.
Our cafe serves speciality coffees and teas, snacks and lunches. | Tel Main: 01445 720227
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| Countrymans Sticks,
| | My location is in the village of Strontian, 25 miles south west of Fort William, where you will find my workshop and outlet.
Different styles and types of walking stick can be seen. I also make sticks to your requirements and specifications using wood, horn and some liquid plastics. | Tel Main: 01967 402346
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| Lyth Arts Centre,
| | Independent arts organisation with studio theatre and gallery. The annual programme includes an international mix of touring drama, dance and music and exhibitions of fine art, photography and craft. | |
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| Uig Pottery,
| | Distinctive and unique pottery with decorations inspired by the local land and seascape. Celtic knotwork range available which includes the Quaich. Attractive and functional ware making each pot suitable as a gift or a reminder of a special place. | Tel Main: 01470 542421
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| Isle of Skye Crafts,
| | Scottish Counted Cross Stitch Kits - we produce a range of Scottish Counted Cross Stitch kits designed and produced on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. Knitting wool, and needlecraft supplies are also avilable. | |
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| Laurence Broderick Sculpture,
| | A trip to Isle Ornsay on the Isle of Skye in 1978 inspired Laurence Broderick's first stone carving of an otter, where he now holds his annual summer exhibitions. He was able to see otters swimming in the bay below the Gallery An Talla Dearg and learned of Gavin Maxwell - author of 'Ring of Bright Water' - who dedicated much of his life to looking after and writing about these rare and fascinating creatures.
The Scottish Tourist Board have awarded the gallery, An Talla Dearg with three stars in recognition of the very high standard of the sculpture exhibition. | Tel Main: +44 (0) 1767 650 444
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| Shilasdair Yarns ,
| | Traditional dyeing from Scotland using local dye plants together with indigo, madder, cochineal and logwood produce our vibrant yarns and contemporary range of handknitted designer sweaters, some handspun, and accessories such as socks, felted hats and scarves. Predominately Scottish wool with added luxury in the cashmere, angora, alpaca and silk blends chosen to complement the wool in our yarns, handknit garments and knit kits. See the shop, dyehouse, dyegarden, dyecraft exhibition and spinning workshop. | Tel Main: 01470 592 297
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| John O'Groats Pottery and Gallery,
| | John O'Groats Pottery and Gallery is run by husband and wife team Sally and David Body. The pottery produces and retails Individual ceramics, stoneware, tableware, porcelain puffin mugs, jugs and puffin models as well as our range of Croft and Wall vases. All produced in our workshop in John O'Groats. Along side our own extensive ranges we also stock crafts art and prints by other Scottish artists and makers.
The pottery is located on the main John O'Groats car park at the 'End of the Road'. (A99) | |
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| Crafts & Things,
| | A wide variety of quality crafts representing the best of Scottish creativity. A haven of rare, unusual and beautiful items for all the family. | Tel Main: 01855 811 325
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| Museum nan Eilean,
| | Museum nan Eilean, the local authority museums service for the Western Isle is dedicated to the collection and preservation of material and evidence relating to all aspects of the rich and varied history and environment of the Western Isles and to the widest dissemination of this through exhibition, display and interpretative programmes to encourage a deeper awareness of its physical, cultural and economic environment for both the islands' communities and their visitors. | Tel Main: 01870 602864
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| Heaven's Ocean,
| | Emma Siedle-Collins works from her studio, Heaven’s Ocean, with driftwood and found objects to create functional pieces such as mirrors and lamps and also textile collage, incorporating organic and reclaimed materials. She also makes handmade cards which are simple collages using handmade paper, pressed flowers and feathers collected from all over the Island as well as wire shapes, inked stamps, beads and pendants which can be detached from the cards and worn as jewellery. | |
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| Sunbeam Crafts,
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| GLASSTORM Contemporary Glass Studio,
| | GLASSTORM has been recently been established by the creative duo Brodie Nairn & Nichola Burns. Both have firmly established themselves within the glass art scene in The Netherlands, Italy, Switzerland, Germany and The Netherlands. Returning back to Scotland they have put their new Tain based glass studio on the map by creating works in glass that reach the foremost in contemporary glass design and elegance. The studio workshop is not a demonstration studio and glassblowing is not guaranteed but visitors are welcome to view the creative glassblowing process when it is taking place or by arrangement prior to visit. | |
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| The Studio,
| | The Studio in Fortrose opened in 2004 in addition to the highly successful Studio in Achnasheen which has been established for over 25 years and has built a reputation for having the largest selection of quality jewellery, fine art and crafts in the Highlands. | Tel Main: 01381 622 331
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| Westray Studios,
| | The Gallery exhibits oil and watercolour landscape paintings created in the adjacent studio by artist Peter Needham, together with prints and hand-made cards. | Tel Main: 01857 677 786
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| ASF Shetland,
| | ASF Shetland is an educational establishment for weave and textiles, at the Centre for the Creative Industries in Yell, Shetland Islands
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| Half-A-Moon,
| | Half-A-moon designs and manufactures stained and fused glass. The studio is full of pieces read to buy and take home. You can also commission a piece which would be a design unique to you.
The studio also has a wide range of crafts by other makers, most of whom live in the Highlands, this is an everchanging selection.
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| Loch Morar Crafts,
| | Locally made crafts by the proprietors. Traditional methods used; pottery, hand painted glassware, photography and picture framing. Hand spun functional woollen accessories and garments using wool from the owners sheep and other indigenous Scottish wools. The hand painter has studied bird flight and produces superb images of birds in flight as well as other plant and animal species. The studio is themed mainly on imagery from the natural world. | Tel Main: 01687 462 235
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| Inchmore Gallery,
| | On the outskirts of Inverness, a rare opportunity in the Highlands to view representational to abstract 2D and 3D works by some of the areas best artists and makers. Inchmore Gallery also offers a considered choice of other works by reputable British artists in ceramic, bronze and textile works. A sympatheticaly designed gallery combined with a genuine, friendly atmosphere and knowledgable and enthusiastic staff. | |
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| Da Clann, The Gallery of Highland Crafts,
| | Da Clann is the first on-line gallery offering unique hand-made crafts product created by artist living and working in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. | Tel Main: 01349 881 385
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| An Lanntair Arts Centre,
| | An Lanntair's shop brings you a wondorous variety of both traditional and contemporary gifts, cards, crafts, jewellery and works of art at a range of affordable prices. So if you are looking for traditional crafts and gifts or something that little bit more unusual, An Lanntair's shop is the place for you! We also stock a variety of CDs and books in English and Gaelic for both adults and children. | |
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| Ms,
| | An online shop showcasing Shetland's creativity. Browse our ever-increasing range of art, crafts and music "designed in Shetland". See what our little island in the middle of the North Sea has to offer! | Tel Main: 01595 810 865
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| Celtic Cross Stitch,
| | Cross Stitch Kits, Charts and Digital Downloads from the Isle of Lewis. Celtic, Pictish, wildlife, Clan Crests, Castles and more. General designs, American country inspired and more. Monthly Free chart and competition. | Tel Main: 01851 870 598
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