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Below is an alphabetical list of the arts and crafts' businesses in the Lochcarron area. Please take the time to scroll down the list to view all the businesses.

Do you run an arts and crafts' business within the vicinity of Lochcarron, Strathcarron, Applecross or Shieldaig? Get listed on this site!

Asgard Crafts

Jim Glazzard
Lochcarron
Strathcarron, Ross-Shire, IV54 8YS
Tel: 01520 722722
Fax: None
Mobile: None
E-Mail: sales@asgardcrafts.co.uk
Website: http://www.asgardcrafts.co.uk
Manufacturers of jewellery based on Viking and Pictish designs and retailers of fairtrade gifts and clothing. Our shop is open from 10.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday throughout the year.

Balnacra Arts

Vicky Stonebridge
3, Kirkton Road
Lochcarron, Ross-Shire, IV54 8UF
Tel: 01520 722724
Fax: None
Mobile: None
E-Mail: pottery@balnacra.com
Website: http://www.balnacra.com
Vicky Stonebridge was trained in Ceramics at Edinburgh College of Arts. She set up the Business of Balnacra Pottery at the now demolished site of ‘The Gates’ at Balnacra, Achnashellach. This moved to her studio adjacent to the Smithy in 2001. Since the pottery’s closure in 2005, Vicky is no longer producing Pottery but She has worked on many community art projects, produced an animation which was shown at an international film festival and worked as a art-worker with a Young Carers Charity. She is also on call over 120 hours a week with the Lochcarron Fire and Rescue Service. Vicky draws inspiration for her paintings from her own passions, interests & experiences. These include images of fire fighting, as well as the more traditional landscape art. She also regularly produces Comic strip art for a range of UK independent comics & magazines. Vicky enjoys working on a freelance basis with people, teaching and running workshops, creating recycled art and working in Schools. For her CV, further details or to buy Art prints please contact her.

Carron Pottery, Crafts and Art Gallery

Rob Teago
Cam Allt
Strathcarron, Ross-Shire, IV54 8YX
Tel: 01520 722321
Fax: None
Mobile: None
E-Mail: robteago@ukonline.co.uk
Website: http://www.carronpottery.co.uk
Craft shop selling our own Stoneware pottery, and an extensive range of quality Scottish Crafts. Our Gallery exhibits original paintings, and works of art by Scottish and local professional artists.

Lochcarron Weavers

Joy Moran
North Strome
Lochcarron, Ross-Shire, IV54 8YH
Tel: 01520 722 212
Fax: 01520 722634
Mobile: None
E-Mail: lochcarronweavers@lochcarron.com
Website: http://www.lochcarronweavers.co.uk
Tartan Weaving Factory and Shop. We are the world's largest manufacturer of authentic tartans and have a wonderful selection of Knitwear, Cashmere, Kilts, Highland Dress, Scarves, Rugs and quality Gifts.

Michael Stuart Green

Michael Stuart Green
Corrack, Main Street
Lochcarron, Ross-Shire, IV54 8YB
Tel: 01520 722797
Fax: None
Mobile: None
E-Mail: info@michaelstuartgreen.com
Website: http://www.michaelstuartgreen.com
A contemporary Scottish painter and printmaker whose subjects encompass landscape, architecture and the figure.

NW Highlands Painting Weeks

Mrs Gillian Pattinson
Brynaport, Kishorn
Lochcarron. Ross-Shire, IV54 8XB
Tel: 01520 733227
Fax: None
Mobile: None
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Art and painting courses; picture gallery.

Schoolhouse Pottery

Susan Duncan
Schoolhouse
Lochcarron, Ross-Shire, IV54 8YS
Tel: 01520 722417
Fax: None
Mobile: None
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A unique selection of functional stoneware and porcelain with an emphasis on simple, classic form. All high-fired and mostlu wheel thrown. Browse in the showroom and visit the workshop.

Shards Stained Glass

Muirne Buchanan
The Old Schoolhouse, Arrina
Shieldaig, Ross-Shire, IV54 8XU
Tel: 01520 755231
Fax: 01520 755231
Mobile: None
E-Mail: enquiries@shardsstainedglass.co.uk
Website: http://www.shardsstainedglass.co.uk
Stained glass workshop offering a unique range of designs inspired by nature and local wildlife. Open all Year. Mail order brochure available. Come and have a look!

Terry Hitchen - Wood turner

Terry Hitchen
Craganour, Colonel's Road
Lochcarron, Ross-Shire, IV54 8YG
Tel: 01520 722599
Fax: None
Mobile: None
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Working wood-turning studio. Wide variety of gifts in mainly native hardwoods. Demonstrations avialable. B&B Accommodation, 1 double, 1 twin, 2 singles.

West Highland Cottages

Graham and Alison West
Shepherd's Cottage, Nostie
Kyle of Lochalsh, IV40 8EQ
Tel: 01599 555268
Fax: None
Mobile: None
E-Mail: info@west-highland-cottages.co.uk
Website: http://www.west-highland-cottages.co.uk
West Highland Cottages - provide comfortable, high quality accommodation in traditional highland homes. Whether you are staying for just a short time or for a week or two - looking for a rural hideaway or the convenience of a small village - we can provide the right place to relax and enjoy the stunning beauty of this area. A warm welcome awaits you at either our home for Bed & Breakfast or one of our two Self Catering cottages. In addition, Alison continues to develop her range of beautiful textile and hand knitted craft gifts. These include, scarves, knitted flower brooches and of course her unique tartan bears. Do view our web site, or email us for more information; we look forward to hearing from you.