A womens snood is a perennial go-to for neck and shoulder warmth. Neater and more versatile than a scarf, they are easy to pop on over any outfit. They are ideal for keeping those winter draughts and chills away. We love how they can come up over your ears and nose when frost hits! OurRead more ⟶
Author: Rhoda Meek
Find the ultimate Harris tweed bag
A Harris tweed bag has to be the champagne of quintessentailly Hebridean gifts. Woven through with the culture, landscape and history of the Isle of Harris, every 100% pure new wool warp and weft of this glorious fabric reflects the wild land and seascape palette of our beautiful Western Isles. Harris Tweed really is likeRead more ⟶
Gifts for wild swimmers
Gifts for wild swimmers can be hard to find! After all – who knows what costume or towel is best, and they probably have a favourite already… Fear not! We have the perfect selection of ideas for people who are wild about the water – and you are sure to know one! Wild swimming hasRead more ⟶
Gifts inspired by nature
The Scottish islands are filled with incredible natural resources, wildlife and plants as well as lochs and beaches and of course, mountains! Here’s a wee pick of our favourite items made using natural or found resources! Perfect for the nature lover in your life.
20 stunning pieces of silver!
If you are looking for a shiny piece of jewellery, look no further! The isle20 magpies have gathered a few of the best Scottish silver jewellery for you to choose from – all from independent makers in the islands of Scotland!
Tea and a yarn with Rhoda
isle20 founder and owner of Tiree Tea and The Angry Triangle. Intrigued? Read on! Hi folks! Well, I guess it makes sense for me to be the first Guest Blogger on isle20… I’m a Digital Consultant living in the Isle of Tiree. I came back to Tiree in 2013 and set about renovating the familyRead more ⟶
30 under £30
We’ve been busy finding the best options for you – under £30. If you’re looking for a wee gift, or a treat yo’self, there are a world of great options here from across the Scottish Islands!
The Book of Skye – John Alexander Howie
The Book of Skye Vol.1 – Landscape Photography Book of the Isle of Skye.
An A4 Glossy Hardback Landscape Photo Book, featuring 100 pages of large scale panoramas and portraits of the Isle of Skye and its amazing landscapes.
Canna Campsite
Canna Campsite has brought together everything that you need for a great holiday on Canna.
Come camping, glamping, stay in a caravan or grab your pals and book into our bunkhouse
Come and visit our great little Island with fantastic views and wildlife.
Pauline Prior-Pitt Poetry
Pauline Prior-Pitt is a poet and performer who has been living on the Isle of North Uist for the last 22 years. She has published seven collections and four pamphlets. ‘North Uist Sea Poems’ won the Callum MacDonald Award. She writes a lot about women. Her poems, alternately funny and poignant beautifully reflect their preoccupations and the juggling lives they lead.
South Uist Beach Crafts
candles, melts, diffusers, liquid hand soap and hand and body lotion, driftwood pieces
Quirky Creatures
Distinctive scraper board illustrated cards with quirky animal facts. Blank inside. size 7×5 inches. £2.50 per card including envelope.
Wee pick me ups!
Wee pick me ups! Sometimes you just need a wee treat, or tell someone you are thinking about them. Here are a few of our favourite items to cheer you up without breaking the bank! These products, from across the Scottish islands are all made with love – and every purchase supports a small business.
10 Unique Scottish gifts under £10
Are you looking for a wee treat, or a gift idea that won’t break the bank? Look no further. We’ve got 10 great choices under £10 – and all from small businesses based in the Scottish islands. Every penny you spend goes directly into the pockets of folks who pay their taxes!
Isle Develop…
Isle Develop… It’s been just over 4 months since I tweeted about a web directory, and it’s been pretty much non-stop ever since. It’s been incredibly humbling to watch isle20.com grow and develop. I’ve learnt so much in the process that my brain hurts. If you’re on twitter at all, you might have come acrossRead more ⟶
Susie Lamb Art
Original pastel painting and mixed media inspired by the landscape and wildlife of Scotland
Scotland Correspondent!
Scotland Correspondent! Scotland Correspondent is a free digital magazine focussing on all things Scottish. This month as well as being a great read, it’s featuring an advert from isle20.com, and a great article on one of our vendors – Modren! Check out page 146 for Modren‘s feature and page 162 for our advert!
Island Meats ( Arran & Mull )
Butchermeat and meat products, sourced from Mull, Arran and Argyll, including: Beef, Lamb, Pork, Venison,Sausages, Bacon Burgers.
Our own make Blackpudding and Haggis. Retail and Wholesale orders catered for.
AniMac Design
An eclectic mix of wearable jewellery designs for women who like to make a statement.
Roundabout Shetland
Our Islands – Yours to Discover. Guided tours of Shetland by a fully-qualified Shetland-born tour guide – history, culture, scenery.
Carol Leslie Designs
Orkney scene cards, bookmarks, magnets & key rings
Inspirational mantra gifts with quote cards – key rings, charms, tokens
Photographs
Glansin Glass
Fused glassware, including jewellery, tableware, hangers and art pieces.
Iona Pebbles Arts & Crafts
Welcome to Iona Pebbles Arts & Crafts. Our Isle of Iona Lambs’ Wool is100% lambs’ wool spun using the first fleeces shorn from our own lambs. All our Iona Pebbles jewellery is hand crafted, on Iona, using only genuine Iona Marble, Serpentine, Quartz and other pebbles that we collect from the island’s beautiful beaches.
Hayden Jewels
Handmade silver plated and titanium jewellery featuring ceramic and resin designs inspired by the natural colours of the Hebridean landscape. I also produce small resin artworks, prints and greeting cards.
R.A.M Knitwear
Unique Knitwear, snoods, scarves, wraps, ties, socks, hats and wristwarmers!
Angela Elliott-Walker-Arran
My unique landscape paintings reflect work our beautiful island. Prints, cards and tableware are available. Commissions are very welcome.
Oystercroft
Slàinte Sauces – cocktail inspired drizzles with a pop of colour and awesome flavours including gin, tequila, port and rum. Bringing the celebration to your table, perfect to pour over salmon, chicken, prawns, salads and desserts. Each wee bottle contains nearly 2 measures of your favourite tipple making it a unique gift for a the special people in your life.
Elaine Ward Knitwear
Hand-framed knitwear designed and made in Orkney. A range of accessories knitted in Supersoft 100% Pure New Wool and a Lambswool Cotton Blend.
CH Jewellery
Working with silver, gold and platinum I make and sell contemporary jewellery. Alongside creating my own collections I carry out repairs, commissions and can melt and remodel your existing pieces.
Threads of Iona
Handwoven shawls, scarfs, wall hangings, accessories and crochet hats.
Cally Yeatman Artist
Uist based artist, making works about the place I live. Moor and shore, time and tide, peat and salt. Paintings and prints
Jane Taylor
Whisky distillery prints of Islay, Jura and Arran from original acrylic paintings and linocut prints of villages, wild life and distilleries of Islay.
Sally Bruce Richards Art
Magical Gilded artworks of Hares and other woodland animals
Island Meats ( Arran & Mull )
Butchermeat and meat products, sourced from Mull, Arran and Argyll, including: Beef, Lamb, Pork, Venison,Sausages, Bacon Burgers.
Our own make Blackpudding and Haggis. Retail and Wholesale orders catered for.
Isle of Mull Baskets
Mini willow & wool activity packs for children (and adults) Each pack has two mini sculptures, mix of wool & beads and full instructions.
Fancy Fish, Dreamy Catcher, Wizzy Wands & Super Stars.
