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Introducing Megan Fatharly: The Artist Behind Our Isle of Skye Tin Decorations

Introducing Megan Fatharly: The Artist Behind Our Isle of Skye Tin Decorations

If you're a fan of Òr, there’s a good chance you’ve spotted Megan's beautiful work, whether browsing online or visiting us in-store. We've been pro...

Why Shopping Small Makes a Big Impact

Being a small business owner is a delicate dance of late nights, endless cups of tea, and plenty of juggling. It’s not always glamorous, but it’s i...

Meet Aimee Holt, the Talent Behind Carrick

Aimee Holt is the creative force behind Carrick, and we're really excited to share her work with you at Òr. The name Carrick—meaning "rock"—is ins...

Meet Chris Viviani, the Talented Artist Behind Clod & Pebble…

We thought it was about time we introduced you properly! After years of office jobs in Edinburgh, Chris found himself yearning to get his hands di...

Explore A Favourite Òr Walk Right On Our Doorstep

Here’s how you can explore Òr’s beautiful home on Skye, the Portree harbour. Our rainbow-coloured buildings by the sea are one of the prettiest and...

Jewellery Inspired By The Landscape Of The Cuillin

Set in the heart of Skye against the backdrop of the jagged Cuillin mountains, Òr was established by jewellery designer Jen Carter Pearson in 2016...

A Tradition That May Make Couples Think Twice About Getting Married In Skye

Wedding season is upon us and we think that the Scottish ritual of ‘blackening’ will be the maddest and muckiest romantic tradition you’ll come acr...

Foraging In Skye With Native Chef Calum Munro

If you've been following us for a while, you may well remember the time when we decided to channel our inner forager and explore the wild culinary ...

Our Guide to Swimming in Skye

As you stand on the wild (and often windy) edge of the world and stare out into the beautiful abyss that is the Atlantic, you could be forgiven for...

Freya Im & Her Fun Free Flowing Creative Energy

The fabulous Freya Im makes beautiful brass jewellery that’s stylish, playful and a little bit cheeky… Inspiration I was inspired by growing up wit...

Skye's Landscape & Legends Explored Through Art

Scotland and her islands are brimming full of enchantment, and Skye, with her mist-shrouded mountains, dramatic coastlines, and moody lochs, embod...

7 Reasons Why You Simply Have To Visit Our Pretty Little Town

If you’re planning to visit Skye, it’s decided; you simply have to visit Portree. Sitting right in the middle of the island, Portree (Port Rìgh in...

Linocuts and Landscapes by Hannah Farthing

As the long summer days grace the Isle of Skye, there's no better time to take a seaside stroll (midges notwithstanding), and one artist at home wi...