Rowan’s travels have taken her through a Conservation Biology degree at Aberdeen, a Journalism Post-graduate course in Glasgow, an illustration course and, most recently, a Horticulture course at Oban Argyll College.
Gift boxes galore
How organised are you? As December marches on, panic starts to set in, and we all begin to frantically look for that ‘unique’ Christmas gift. Don’t panic! We’ve scoured our shop to find the perfect island gift boxes and bundles on sale in the isle20 Shop. Here are a few of our favourites:
Moongazing hares
We’ve got a lot of moongazing hares, and other hare-related items for sale on isle20! It is alleged that the Celts considered hares to be magical, mystical creatures. They were never eaten. Rather, they were accorded great respect. They were symbols of growth, new-beginnings and prosperity. In Europe the hare became synonymous with moon-related deities.Read more ⟶
Stocking fillers!
Get ready for Christmas with the isle20 stocking fillers guide. We’ve scoured our shop to find the best gifts for your loved one, sure to put a smile on their face this Christmas. Not only are these fantastic gifts, but it also supports island makers and island economies – what’s not to love there? IfRead more ⟶
Luxury gift ideas
Sometimes you just need a bit of luxury! And other times you need a luxury gift. Well, whether you need luxury gifts for her, for him, or for you, we’re confident that we have something to fit the bill. Our independent makers from across the Scottish islands produce an incredible range of luxury items. We’veRead more ⟶
Gifts under £20
We’re all looking to cuts cost this year. So what if we told you that you can cut costs, and still support independent makers with our guide to gifts under £20?
Gifts for under £10
Whether you are looking to cut costs, or on the hunt for a secret santa present, our gifts for under £10 are bound to help!
Eco-friendly gifts
isle20 is made up of incredible small businesses from across the Scottish islands. That means that our product range is more sustainable than most! As islanders we know how important it is to keep plastic to a minimum, and to recycle as much as possible. We have a wide selection of eco-friendly gifts just waitingRead more ⟶
30 Gift ideas under £30
When it comes to gifts under £30, we’ve been busy finding the best options for you. Yup, 30 gifts ideas under £30!
The Island Life Calendar Competition Winners – 2023
Thank you to everyone who took part in our Island Life calendar competition! We’ve been blown away by all the brilliant entries! The judges had some hard choices to make, and in the end we decided that two images should appear for each month – a main image, and a smaller inset one. Without furtherRead more ⟶
From Barra to Lewis and back
My mission was to travel from Barra to Lewis interviewing artists, artisans, crafters, producers on behalf of isle20 and the Scottish Islands Passport.
Join me on my journey to meet these incredible Island Makers – from Barra to Lewis and back!
Corinna Krause – Sollas Bookbinding, North Uist
By Julia Welstead As I park alongside a sleek woodclad house, home to Sollas Bookbinding, a woman flits past the window, ushering me in with a welcoming wave. I walk into a familiarly busy kitchen scene: children, puppy, baking, washing, breakfast, homework, games, projects, ringing telephones….all ably orchestrated and overseen by the woman I haveRead more ⟶