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Highland Hiddle at the Royal Highland Show

10 May 2022

Highland Hiddle is going "offline" for the first time in our short history and will be showcasing many of our makers with a stand at this year's Royal Highland Show on 23rd - 26th June. Read our blog to find out more about what our plans are.

Double Silver for Highland Hiddle in the SCDI Highlands and Islands Business Excellence Awards

25 June 2021

The Origins of Highland Hiddle

11 June 2021

Highland Hiddle Founder and Director, Harriet Fletcher, recently gave an exclusive insight into the story behind launching her online marketplace to Scotland in Four Seasons Magazine.

Handmade Jewellery to Treasure Forever

27 April 2021

There are many different techniques to make handmade jewellery. In this article we look at the different techniques used by our makers and how the skill, care and attention required to make them means they are pieces to treasure forever.

The Return of the Woodturner

9 April 2021

In the second of our articles explaining something of the history and current practice of heritage crafts we turn our focus on the artisan skill of woodturning.

Promoting the Heritage Craft of Weaving

16 March 2021

The craft of weaving is part of the Highlands and Islands cultural heritage, in this blog we explore a brief history of weaving and look at why it's an important skill to keep alive given the quality of the product and environmentally friendly production methods.

Could 2021 Be the Year of Handmade Goods?

1 January 2021

Traditionally, as we enter a new year we make resolutions: perhaps to give us a sense of purpose; something to work towards, or a new goal to achieve. Whatever they are, these resolutions often centre around changing our behaviour for the better. In this day and age our resolution may well be to try and work towards reducing our carbon footprint. As consumers we have more power than perhaps we realise as this blog explores.

Why Highland Hiddle is Opting Out of Black Friday Deals

26 November 2020

Black Friday is detrimental to small, independent retailers who don't have the luxury of large margins and simply cannot compete with the discounts given by high street retailers. Therefore, Highland Hiddle is opting out of Black Friday discounts.

The Early Bird Gets the Worm

10 November 2020

2020 has been a turbulent year for many, if not all. This Christmas we encourage you to show your support for the small, independent businesses hardest hit. When shopping with small, independent makers, it's worth bearing in mind the need to shop early, as this blog explains.

The Importance of Buying From Small, Independent Makers

22 September 2020

Today there is a plethora of highly talented independent makers, artists and crafters in the Scottish Highlands and Islands who create beautiful products. There are several reasons why it is important to support these small, independent makers. You can make a real difference to the individual makers and the environment, while, at the same time, helping to keep craft skills and creativity alive.

The Importance of Sustainable Retail

14 August 2020

Highland Hiddle is passionate about sustainable retail and supporting small, independent makers. We care about the environment and champion the benefits of buying handmade products rather than those which are mass produced.

Why is Highland Hiddle Needed?

13 August 2020

The Scottish Highlands and Islands covers a vast area and its magnificent yet remote landscape has few cities or big towns. Artists and crafters in the region are limited to small, local outlets meaning they are more often than not hidden from a wider audience.