Our recent circular tour from Portree via Ullapool to Lewis and back through Harris to get our new exclusive Harris Tweed from Shawbost Weavers for our Saltire Harris Tweed Hip Flask see link for map of our journey:
http://t.co/RpmZE8gLfv
We had no idea that the ferry from Uig, Isle of Skye would be so busy on it's first Saturday of the summer timetable as we promised to take Andrew with us we decided that there was nothing for it but get up really early and drive to Ullapool and catch the ferry there to Lewis. (3hr drive) and come back via Uig which was only 20 minutes to home!
It was really well worth the trip and we had a great time, lots of fun and laughs along the way.
Our new Harris Tweed
Boarding the ferry at Ullapool
Leaving Ullapool with our grandson Andrew
Doreen and Andrew
Duncan and Andrew
Leaving Ullapool
Duncan and Doreen - enjoying some rest after getting up so early to reach Ullapool by 9am!
Andrew on the loom at Shawbost Weavers!
Yes, I had to buy some of this tweed that is on the loom!!
Haven't quite decided what to make with it yet - it is a gorgeous mini McIver tartan.
It's been a long, cold and very wet winter here on the Isle of Skye! So it is with an immense feeling of relief that we are finally getting to see the first signs of Spring appearing on our beautiful Island.
The colours and textures that we see all around us on this rugged, yet beautiful Island are very reminiscent of the textures and tones in the many different tweeds that we work with for our creations. The bright, spring like weather has been echoed in our bright, bold colourful range of saddle bags. These quirky, yet practical bags will give you a spring in your step and definitely make you forget about the dark winter days!
