
ARRAN MAKERS
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The best of independent Art & Craft businesses on the Isle of Arran
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Crofters Larder
In the true crofting tradition, Crofters Larder specializes in enhancing simple, authentic locally grown, and sustainably foraged ingredients from the Isle of Arran.
Using time-tested techniques, we ferment, pickle, and preserve to create exciting and tasty artisan larder staples such as tomato ketchup, brown sauce, piccalilli, sauerkraut, marinad… …

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Ballarie Designs
An Arran farmer creating farm/country-themed homeware, clothing and accessories from coloured pencil drawings.
All products are hand printed at Ballarie HQ. …

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Arran Soaps
I craft & design soaps inspired by the colours and nature of the stunning Isle of Arran using the melt & pour technique. The soap base I use is derived from vegetable sources and leaves a smooth skin feel. …

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The Arran Poet
Nix Moretta is The Arran Poet, based on the stunningly beautiful, Scottish Western Isle of Arran. Nix is a former Cambridge University English lecturer, whom has also run children’s riding schools, and makes goats’ milk soap with milk from her own goats! Nix’s literary work is born out of a lifetime of love, and immersion in the therapeutic benefi… …

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Seaspray Designs
I’m a maker of Art Clay Silver jewellery, often they are “one-off” pieces that I design. I also create fabric items and fabric kits which may include embroidery. I screen print some fabric that I use to make bags and cushions.
I create decorative mixed media works, and also produce handmade books and journals. I enjoy variety in my work!
I try to… …

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Karebell Designs
If you are looking for something a little bit different and unique, then you have come to the right place. Come and discover a wide range of original artworks by Karen of Karebell Designs. I am an artist based on the Isle of Arran, making hand-cut pictures out of either a single layer of paper or multiple layers of toned paper. Whether you are loo… …

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Lambies of Arran
Traditional Scottish Milk Tablet made with the Islands very own Arran Milk. Other hand-made sweets also available. …

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Orca Krafts
At Orca krafts in the shop and online we sell original paintings at affordable prices created on the island along with bespoke gifts made with local materials such as driftwood and sea glass.
We also up-cycle furniture and take commissions for paintings or artwork to be added to your furniture.
We extended in 2019 to make a larger classroom where… …

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Little Things
Hello, I’m Eleanor of Little Things.
All my Jewellery, Knitted, and Crocheted items are all handmade on Arran by myself.
My Jewellery is all made using semi-precious stones, pearls, and beads and I have a selection available for adults and children.
I also have an excellent selection of Knitted hats, Headbands, and Crocheted Baby Blankets in the s… …






































