Arts, Crafts & Gifts

From the Scottish Highlands

Issue no. 4 April/May 2010

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Loch Broom Pottery www.lochbroompottery.co.uk

Lochbroom Pottery has a unique, ethnic flare unlike any other. Every
piece shows individual character created by traditional craft
techniques and skill, gained from years of experience, focusing on
functional pieces such as dinner sets, crock pots, teapots, mugs, and
so much more. (All pieces can be used in the oven, dishwasher,
freezer and microwave).
We also make gift items, locally being well known for our wall
plaques, ornamental pieces and gifts. Our range continues to evolve
with passing time as new glazes and styles are added to our
collection.
Each piece is individually hand signed by Emma Bisson.
Commissions welcome. Visit the Loch Broom Pottery website for more
information.

Emma Bisson, Loch Broom Pottery

T: 01854 655349 E: lochbroompottery@hotmail.co.uk

Ripples Crafts www.ripplescrafts.com

Ripples Crafts is an independent yarn dyeing business based in
the North West Highlands of Scotland. Helen Lockhart hand-
dyes all the yarn herself, gathering her inspiration from the
colours, landscapes and traditions surrounding her home in the
crofting community of Assynt. The yarns are dyed in small
batches and the colour combinations are many and varied, from
multiple shades to simpler variations in colour.
Helen loves her work, enjoying the creativity and thriving on the
sense of connection with her customers, many of whom return
time and time again to acquire hanks of yarn which are unique
and individually dyed.

Helen Lockhart, Ripples Crafts Tel: 01571 855361 E: ripples@ripplescrafts.com

Retailers: visit Helen at the Aviemore Trade Show (trade only) from the 25-27 April - register for your free
ticket online at www.aviemoretradeshow.co.uk or contact Helen direct.

Anna Macneil www.annamacneil.co.uk

All Anna Macneil products are individually designed and therefore unique, and
range from purses, bags, belts, scarves to cushions, wall hangings and even
Christmas decorations.

Furthermore, with over 100 tweeds in stock it is virtually guaranteed that there
is a colour-way to suit all tastes - although should any client request tweed not
currently held in stock, this is not a problem, it can usually be sourced quickly.

Take at look at the ranges available on the Anna Macneil website.

Ruth Black, Anna Macneil T: 01463 250576 E: ruth@annamacneil.co.uk

Retailers: visit Anna Macneil at the Aviemore Trade Show (trade only) from the 25-27 April - register for your
free ticket online at www.aviemoretradeshow.co.uk or contact Anna Macneil direct.
 Eoghain Maclean Photography
www.eoghainmacleanphotography.co.uk

I have lived in Wester Ross for 47 years and have worked on

the Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve for the past 24
years… In my daily life I am fortunate to see the wildlife and
landscapes of Wester Ross in all the different seasons, and
am in a position to record this with my camera. I produce,
from my home, prints (A5, A4 and A3) plus letter cards
(A5), which can be framed to order in all these sizes. I aim
to change my picture bank regularly in order to give
customers a wide choice of pictures. Pictures of most local
mammals, birds and landscapes can be obtained upon
request.

Eoghain Maclean, Eoghain Maclean Photography

T: 01445 760230 E: eoghain.maclean@btinternet.com

Skyelight Candles www.skyelight.co.uk

Skyelight Candles, on the Isle of Skye, make beautiful, individually
hand crafted candles with a heather scent. They have ranges such as
the Staffin Bay, Quiraing and Red Cuillin but that is just the tip of the
iceberg!

The range is truly extensive and it includes other scents,

candle holders, jams and marmalades and hand made cards.

The website shows you what is available at the workshop in Staffin at

the north end of the island - and you can order online.
Bring the scent of the highlands into your home
with a Skyelight Candle.

Skyelight Candles
T: 01470 562738 E: admin@skyelight.co.uk

Going With Gabriel, a novel by Bryan Islip

Extract of a review by
author Michelle Frost:
There are no stereotype
"good guys" and "bad guys"
in this story, no clear black
and white, only our flawed
humanity mirrored in an
equally complex lead
character - Gabriel the
wandering musician.
Gabriel's secret fears are not the stuff of
fantasy, they are based on genuine concerns
facing this planet as we sit here reading. That's
what makes this book more than merely an
enjoyable adventure story - the research that
Bryan Islip has used to place his fiction upon a
foundation of fact. Whether you agree with
Gabriel's choices or are appalled by his decisions
this book is bound to change the way you look
at the world... and that, in my opinion, is the
sign of a really good story.
Thought-provoking and provocative in its theme
and theories, 'Going with Gabriel' is definitely
worth reading.
Buy Going With Gabriel online at
www.bryanislip.com, from Amazon, or contact
the author direct.
Read the first chapter for free by visiting:
http://tinyurl.com/ykbob4x (on Scribd.com)
Download, print, or read online - and enjoy!

Bryan Islip, Author T: 01445 731322 E: bryan@bryanislip.com

Handcrafted handbags, clothes, jewellery, wooden items,

artwork, soap, and lots more!

www.craftsandcraftspeople.com

Arts, Crafts and Gifts fairs at the Ledgowan Lodge Hotel, Achnasheen:
26 June, 11 September, 4 December
Fairs sponsored by Skyelight Candles www.skyelight.co.uk

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 Millinery by Andrea Butcher

I love designing and making hats, fascinators and tiaras.

My hats are hand blocked using traditional methods.

Hand blocked hats have quality and charm all of their own.

I can offer a bespoke service or adapt my designs to

suit the personal requirements and
budget of the customer.

Call me to discuss your requirements.

Andrea Butcher
T: 07895 042831 E: andrea@saval.plus.com

Laura’s Cottage Kitchen www.laurascottagekitchen.com

Traditional and gluten free home baking with an
Italian flair.
Laura says “Try my melt-in-the mouth shortbread, or the
gooey chocolate brownies, and discover that gluten free
items can be tasty and delicious if home-baked and not
mass produced. Don’t stop there, try all of my products; like
sticky toffee pudding, almond and cherry cake, pecan pies
and a lots more. Something savoury? Try my pasta sauces
or traditional Italian pickles!
Call me if you need to organise a small party, or if you just
want to invite friends for a meal. Relax and enjoy your time
with your guests, and let me do the cooking…”
New! SHORTBREAD WEDDING FAVOURS.

Laura Gauna, Laura’s Cottage Kitchen T: 07724129690 E: laura@laurascottagekitchen.com

Coaster Crafts
Sisters Freda Matheson and Elizabeth (Tooty) MacKenzie
between them run Coaster Crafts.

Freda and Tooty have a wide range of beautiful hand knitted

items (including Aran's) for adults and children alike, together
with fancy scarves, hats, handbags, jewellery and soft
furnishings.

In addition, they have a large selection of handmade cards for

all occasions.

Freda Matheson and Tooty MacKenzie, Coaster Crafts

T: 01445 781334 E: tooty_frooty@hotmail.co.uk

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Pictures and Poems www.picturesandpoems.co.uk

The Pictures and Poems range covers numbered

and signed prints, greetings cards, mini cards and
booklets, together with, each year, a calendar of
selected pictures each with their own poem.
“… these paintings are not intended necessarily as
photographic representations but hopefully they do bring
together the fundamental 'life' of my subjects. The
composing and then the execution of the painting will
suggest a theme for the verse that I invariably compose
whilst painting my picture.” Bryan Islip

Bryan and Delia Islip, Pictures and Poems

T: 01445 731322 E: bryan.islip@btopenworld.com

Button Bothy Jewellery www.buttonbothy.co.uk

If you are looking for that unique piece of jewellery that
is a little bit different then look no further.
Necklaces, Chokers, Bracelets, Charm Bracelets,
Earrings, Studs, Kilt Pin Brooches, Bag Charms, Hair
Clips, Rings, Children's Jewellery and more, there's
something for everyone. All pieces are hand made by
myself, using buttons from my vast collection.
From the very old to the new, my collection of buttons
includes glass, mother of pearl, abalone, bakelite,
casein, wood and many others. Vintage, art deco, 40's,
50's, 60's through to the modern day button.
Visit my website to buy on-line, or email me for details

Alison Rushbrooke, Button Bothy T: 0790 0602765 E: Alison@buttonbothy.co.uk

Retailers: visit Alison at the Aviemore Trade Show (trade only) from the 25-27 April - register for your free
ticket online at www.aviemoretradeshow.co.uk or contact Alison direct.

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