Journal

A Handmade Christmas on Skye

A Handmade Christmas on Skye

In Scotland, winter has always been a season of making and gathering. Long before the sparkle of modern festivities, people marked the winter solst...

Christmas Clootie Dumpling with The Hebridean Baker

This weekend is Stir Up Sunday, a tradition which became popular during the Victorian era when families would gather together to prepare their Chri...

Corncrake Calling: Preserving rural Scottish wildlife

Here at Òr, we love to collaborate with new makers and artists, and occasionally we come across craftspeople who we create special, exclusive desig...

Meet Ryvoan, Timeless Scottish Knitwear with a Highland Spirit

When we think of the Highlands, it’s often the landscapes that come to mind first, sweeping moorland, rugged mountains, shifting skies. But woven t...

A Conversation with Skye Weaver Laura Cunningham

At her croft here on Skye, Laura transforms home-grown willow into beautiful, functional weaves that draw on Scottish basketry traditions and natur...

Isle of Skye’s Local Folklore Inspired by the Shore

On Skye, stories often begin within the mist of the haar, a place where land meets sea. It's where makers and artists turn to wildlife, weather and...

From Sketch to Shelf: Our Exclusive Ceramic Collaboration with Pantry Pots

At Òr, we’re always looking for wonderful new makers and artists whose work resonates with our community. This guides everything we do, from the id...

A Gardener's Guide to Skye

Gardening might not be the first thing that comes to mind when we think of the Isle of Skye. With its wild winds, salty air and beautifully rugged ...

A Conscientious Guide To Skye

There's something about Skye that stays with you long after the ferry leaves or the car curves inland. For those visiting, it might be akin to a se...

How to Make a Cyanotype with Wee Norrag

We're truly overjoyed to introduce you to Angela Macmillan, founder of Wee Norrag, an incredibly talented printmaker who captures the rural beauty ...

Celebrating Summer Solstice on Skye

The summer solstice usually falls around 21st June and brings the longest day of the year, marking the moment when the sun sits at its highest. In ...

A Conversation with Abbie Lois: Folklore, Printmaking, and the Magic of Scotland

Abbie Lois is a printmaker and illustrator based in Glasgow who creates work shaped by ancient Scottish folklore, the natural world, and the roles ...

Creating Handmade Paper: A Spring Project with Gail McGregor-Mason

At Òr, we celebrate slow, intentional craftsmanship - pieces made with care, infused with creativity, and brought to life with a mindful approach t...