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The best of independent Art & Craft businesses on the Isle of Arran

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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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Janette MacLeod
Janette studied at the Glasgow School of Art and in her career worked as an art teacher in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, and Stirling. She has exhibited in galleries throughout Central Scotland and also the Royal Scottish Academy with RSW, SSWA and VAS. Awards include the Flora Wood Award in 1999 and 2014, the GSWA Award 2000, and the Barclay Lennie Award… …

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Fees Photography
Landscape photographer based in Whiting Bay. Also specialize in pet photography, and photo shoots for occasions, such as engagements, weddings, children etc. …

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Saltwater Studio and Gallery
Working studio of seascape artist Senja Brendon and gallery of Sea and Arran inspired original art, limited edition prints, and gifts. …

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Handmade on Arran
I am a beader….. I take all sorts of beads, crystals and pearls to make all manner of decorative items. I make all types of jewellery, beaded accessories, decorated Christmas baubles – my repertoire is very varied. Alongside my ready-made items, I can make any item to order. Whether it’s to a favourite colour to match or a particular design you li… …

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Arran Studio
Heather Macleod works from her Studio in Whiting Bay creating vibrant, colourful landscapes. The Studio offers a professional, bespoke picture framing service. Candles, eco-dyed textiles, and gift ideas are available too. …

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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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Arran Tides
Hello, I am Susie the designer and creator behind ArranTides, a shop I made to sell jewellery I have been making. I was born and raised on Arran and have always had a love for the sea and coast I was surrounded by growing up. A lot of my recent designs feature sea glass and pottery which I have collected on many beautiful beach walks along the coa… …

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Honest Coffins Limited
Using timber that’s been grown and processed on Arran I make signs with Scottish sayings and Arran benches. A donation is made from every bench sold to the Glen Rosa rewilding project. …

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