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3. pottery

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MILLSHORE POTTERY
NORTHSHORE POTTERY
PORTSOY POTTERY
SPIRAL TIDE POTTERY
Lynn Pitt
Mill of Nethermill, By Pennan
Fraserburgh AB43 6JA
01346 561482
[email protected]
www.nethermillholidays.co.uk
Facebook/Millshore Pottery
Millshore Pottery specializes in hand-thrown
stoneware pottery with emphasis on crystal glazes
and the dramatic effect that glazes have on each
other. Open: Apr-Sept 11am-5pm
Oct-Mar, open by appointment.
Jenny Mackenzie Ross
Mill of Forse, Latheron, Caithness KW5 6DG
01593 741777
[email protected]
www.northshorepottery.co.uk
Studio pottery and sculpture. Open: July/Aug/Sept
Mon-Sat 11-5, Spring/Autumn Tues/Sat 11-5, Jan/
Feb/March appointment only.
Brian Cook Shand
Shorehead, Portsoy AB45 2PB
01261 842404
[email protected]
www.briancookshand.co.uk
Hand thrown domestic, decorative stoneware and
porcelain made on the wheel with alterations and
additions. Specialising in large pieces with brushwork
decoration. Open: Apr-Oct 10am-5pm Mon-Sat.
Winter – various please phone. Potter available most
days and by appointment.
Avesha DeWolfe
13a The Potteries, High Street
Prestonpans, East Lothian EH32 9DS
07725 978775
[email protected]
www.aveshadewolfe.com
Functional and sculptural ceramics influenced by the
Sea. All our pots are handbuilt using soft slabs that
have been textured with shells, custom stamps and
other beloved tools. Open: most Fridays 10am-4pm
and by appointment.
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ST ANDREWS POTTERY
SPRINGFIELD CREATIVE ART
George Young
South Flisk, Blebo Craigs, Cupar, Fife KY15 5UQ
01334 850859
[email protected]
www.standrewspottery.co.uk
Simply designed and beautifully handthrown
functional and decorative stoneware to suit every
occasion. Weekend classes available but please
check my website for details. Open: Studio and
studio shop open all year but please call to confirm
if you wish to visit.
Fran Marquis
4 Springfield Terrace
Arbroath, Angus DD11 1EL
01241 439714 /07973 251986
[email protected]
www.franmarquis.co.uk
Mainly vessel forms, raku-fired turquoise copper
glazed and more subtle functional glazed stoneware.
I work with schools, hospitals and on community
ceramic projects as well as teaching classes
weekdays and some weekends. Commissions,
exhibitions and tailor made workshops all welcome!
Open: Angus Open Studios last weekend in May each
year – open 11am-7pm Thurs-Sun and til 5pm on
Mon, otherwise by appointment.
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Scottish Potters Association
PATRICIA SHONE CERAMICS
MOMENTUM POTTERY
Maria Nordgren
The Willow House, 6 St Andrew Street, Alyth,
Nr Blairgowrie, Perthshire PH11 8AT
01828 632179/07805 038242
[email protected]
www.momentumpottery.co.uk
Wheel thrown, unique vases and bowls and
hand built translucent porcelain. Open: all year
by appointment and Perthshire Open Studios
in September.
Patricia Shone
Cnoc an Eorna, 17 Calgarry
Ardvasar, Isle of Skye IV45 8RU
01471 844321
[email protected]
www.patriciashone.co.uk
Wood fired and raku fired, thrown and hand built,
highly textured pots. Informed by the land of Skye.
Mostly decorative with some forays into functional
ware. Open: most days, 11am-4pm. Always best to
phone in advance as I might be out walking the dogs,
(but there’s a great view if you want to just turn up).
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PEINN MOR POTTERY
MOYRA STEWART
Moyra Stewart
Balquhidder Gallery, Auchtermuchty Cupar
Fife KY14 7HP
01337 828454
[email protected]
www.moyrastewart.com
Large Vessels platters and dishes, handbuilt and
fired in Naked Raku Technique. Open: open year
round by appointment please and for North Fife
Open Studios first weekend in May.
Location map
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Keith and Beryl Dawdry
The Old School, Pinmore
Girvan, Ayrshire KA26 0TR
01465 841662
[email protected]
www.peinnmor.co.uk
Light, airy gallery and studios, full of unique,
imaginative, wheelthrown and handbuilt pots for
special occasions, all made by us. Well signposted,
excellent parking, lovely views and a warm welcome.
Open: we are usually about, but we would prefer
visitors to phone or email us to book an appointment
to view.
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SHORELINE STONEWARE
Louise Cook
Rockside, Locheport, North Uist HS6 5EU
01876 580372/07786 718527
[email protected]
www.shoreline-stoneware.com
Hand-crafted stoneware pottery. Natural beachweathered sea fragments, abandoned at the high tide
line provide the delicate textures on the clay. Unique
peat-fired tiles. Local beach sands and clay glazes.
Open: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. Sun 2pm-5pm, or when
sign is up and OPEN.
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ORKNEY ISLANDS
Alan Freestone
The Pier, Uig, Isle of Skye IV51 9XX
01470 542421
[email protected]
or [email protected]
www.uigpottery.co.uk
Decorative, functional and unique pottery for
everyday use. Wide variety of attractive decorations.
All made in high fired reduced stoneware. Celtic
knotwork range including quaichs. Online shop.
Open: all year, Summer 9am-6pm, Winter 9am-5pm.
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STROMNESS
UIG POTTERY
KIRKWALL
SOUTH
RONALDSAY
FERRY
SCRABSTER
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ISLE OF
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STORNOWAY
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DORNOCH
ULLAPOOL
GAIRLOCH A835
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NAIRN
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PORTREE
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FERRIES
A851
KYLE OF
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MALLAIG
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A830
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BRAEMAR
FERRY
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CRIEFF
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PENICUIK POTTERY
Jane Kelly
Valleyfield House, 17 High St
Penicuik EH26 8HS
01968 677854/07745 095541
[email protected]
www.kosmoid.net/pottery
Individual domestic pots and small sets, high fired
in my gas kiln. I run pottery classes throughout the
year at my well equipped studio in the heart of old
Penicuik. Open: Sat 10am-12pm, or by appointment
all year.
SIMON THORBORN
AT ARRAN CERAMICS
Simon Thorborn
The Old Byre, Machrie, Isle of Arran KA27 8EB
01770 840627
[email protected]
www.arranceramics.com
My work is thrown decorative domestic stoneware
and Raku or you can come and decorate your own
piece. Open: Mar-Nov 10am-5pm seven days.
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DUMFRIES
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A697 COLDSTREAM
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A698
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JEDBURGH
STRANRAER
SPEYSIDE POTTERY
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A74
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Please note: this map is to help give an idea of members’ locations. It should not be used for navigation
purposes. Please call individual members for additional directions should you need them.
WATERGAW CERAMICS
Fiona Duckett
4 Chapel Street, Whitehills, Banff AB45 2NB
01261 861090
[email protected]
www.watergaw.com
A wide range of domestic, decorative pottery
including jewellery is available in the small shop
that’s part of the pottery. All pieces are finished
with my unique reduction lustre glazes. Open:
Tues-Sat 10am-5pm and by appointment. Please
phone first if coming far or check website for up
to date information.
THE SCOTTISH POTTERS
ASSOCIATION (SPA)
BUCKHAVEN
M9
M74
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A714
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IRELAND
Sylwia Kolasinska
16 Montrose Terrace, Edinburgh EH7 5DL
07923 853033
[email protected]
www.mudstation.co.uk
Facebook/MudStationPottery
Pottery studio in a heart of Edinburgh city, adapted
to sell unique, handmade pottery in gallery part,
further inside there is plenty room to experience
work with clay. Small groups, friendly atmosphere
and individual approach to each participant. Open:
Mon-Thurs 10am-2pm and during workshops any
other time on appointment.
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BALLATER
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PITLOCHRY
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HUNTLY
GRANTOWNON-SPEY BANCHORY
AVIEMORE
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TOBERMORY
FRASERBURGH
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INVERNESS
SOUTH
UIST
MUD STATION
POTTERY STUDIO
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TARBERT
ISLE OF
SKYE
FERRIES
NORTH
UIST
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FERRY
A859
WICK
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PETER WAREING CERAMICS
MUIRYHILLOCK ARTS
Nic Whitehouse
Muiryhillock Arts, Portsoy AB45 2XX
07929 301535
[email protected]
A wide variety of work thrown and modelled in
earthenware, specialising in mix clay techniques.
Functional and decorative tableware, contemporary
sculpture and smaller collectable items. Open:
usually available, but please ring in advance.
Peter Wareing
16/18 George Street, Whithorn
Dumfries & Galloway DG8 8NZ
01988 500633
[email protected]
www.peterwareingceramics.co.uk
Peter’s work consists mainly of thrown earthenware
pots decorated with imagery based on natural forms.
Occasionally interpretations of the human figure
are included. Open: most weekends during the
summer from 11am-5pm. Other times during the
week by appointment. Please check before making
a special trip.
Thomas Gough
Ballindalloch, Banffshire AB37 9BJ
01807 500338
[email protected]
www.speysidepottery.co.uk
Woodfired, domestic, stoneware. All pottery
handthrown. Open: Easter-Oct 10am-5pm
Winter occasional (phone first).
The SPA was founded in 1974 and is a members’
run organisation aiming to promote all aspects
of ceramics (hand made pottery and ceramic
sculpture) and is open to anyone with an interest
in the subject. Linking Scotland’s geographically
remote potters it offers an informal source of
information and advice on everything connected
to clay. It aims to raise the standards and
awareness of the craft whenever possible.
This map was compiled by asking all the members
in early 2014 that have a workshop or shop open
to the public in Scotland to give us their opening
details. Please be aware that many potters work
on their own and sometimes have to close their
workshop at short notice, so it is always advisable
to call ahead and check opening times.
The SPA members enjoy a varied programme
of activities including a residential weekend
of demonstrations, workshops, newsletters
and e-bulletins. The SPA’s website
www.scottishpotters.org is the place for more
information about the SPA and how to join.
Fiona Duckett contact details number 49 on
the map will happily answer any queries.
Fiona Duckett
SPA Map co-ordinator
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THE ADAM POTTERY
BEECHGROVE POTTERY
CARRBRIDGE STUDIO
CULROSS POTTERY
HAWKSGROVE ARTIFACTS
Janet Adam
76 Henderson Row, Edinburgh EH3 5BJ
0131 5573978
[email protected]
www.adampottery.co.uk
Handthrown stoneware and porcelain, high-fired in
colourful reduction glazes. Individual yet functional
pieces for indoors and out. Other potters/ceramists
share the gallery and workspace here. Open:
Jan-Mar 11am-6pm: Mon-Sat. Apr-Dec 11am-5pm:
Mon-Sat. Please phone to confirm if travelling far.
Willie Primrose
80 Beechgrove Terrace, Aberdeen AB15 5EY
01224 638411
[email protected]
I enjoy developing a range of thrown and
figurative stoneware and am beginning to
experiment with ‘natural’ glazes.
Open: by appointment only.
Alice, Amy and Jeff Buttress
Main Street, Carrbridge, Nr Aviemore
Highland PH23 3AS
01479 841328 or 01479 841247
[email protected]
www.carrbridgestudios.com
Gallery and workshop producing inspiring original
pieces of handbuilt and wheel thrown pottery,
sculptures and jewellery in stoneware and porcelain
as well as Raku fired and wall mounted pieces. Open:
all year – usual hours 10am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am2pm Sat. Advise phoning to confirm if coming far.
Camilla Garrett-Jones
Sandhaven, Culross, Fife KY12 8JG
01383 882176
[email protected]
www.culrosspottery.com
Reduction fired stoneware, handbuilt and thrown
using found objects and plants from her local Fife
coastline to impress onto the clay. BA(Hons) from
Glasgow School of Art. Open: 10am-5pm, 7 days
a week.
Grace Mclean
Hawksgrove, 16/18 Grove Road
West Ferry, Dundee DD5 1JL
01382 775079
[email protected]
www.angusopenstudios.com
My lifelong interest in the natural world and all
of its inhabitants, and sculpture training from DJCA,
has allowed me the facility to create creatures in
Ceramics, capturing their essence. Open: times vary
please phone to confirm.
LOCH NESS CLAY WORKS
POTTERY AND CAFÉ
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BERNIE ROWEN
@KIRKNEWTON POTTERY
ALAN AITCHISON POTS
Alan Aitchison
Kaimhill, Langstilly Road
Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire PA12 4DR
01505 843308
[email protected]
Mainly wheel-thrown, sculpted or hand-built in
high-fired reduction stoneware (some porcelain)
to 1300˚C (2372˚F). Mostly vessel based, form
is crucial, whether complex, simple or irregular.
Influences – Scottish landscape, Oriental ceramics.
Open: by appointment only.
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Bernie Rowen
Overton Cottage, Overton Farm
Kirknewton EH54 8RD
07736 067227
[email protected]
www.kirknewtonpottery.com
Domestic stoneware and decorative porcelain
as well as decorative sawdust fired pots.
Open: by appointment, although there is
usually someone at the studio.
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EDINBANE POTTERY
CLAYSONGS CERAMICS STUDIO
Vera Bohlen
521 East Whins, The Park, Findhorn
Forres, Morayshire IV36 3TH
07783 932622
[email protected]
www.verabohlen.com
Individually handbuilt coilpots, sculptures and
figurines inspired by our surrounding nature. I work
with stoneware clay and rustic finishes of smoke-,
raku- or occasionally, woodfirings. Some wheel
thrown work. Open: most days from 12-4.30pm
and by appointment.
Stuart and Julie Whatley
Edinbane, Isle of Skye, IV51 9PW
01470 582234
[email protected]
www.edinbane-pottery.co.uk
We are specialists in both wood-fired and salt-glazed
handmade functional stoneware pottery which is both
functional and decorative. Our work is inspired by the
land, sea and wildlife of Skye. Open: all year. Mon-Fri
9am-6pm (7 days Easter-Oct).
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Rebekah Allan
Bunloit, Drumnadrochit, Highland IV63 6XH
01456 450402
[email protected]
www.lochnessclayworks.com
Colourful domestic, ornamental and garden
stoneware of all descriptions for sale direct from
the gallery and to commission. Open: 10am-6pm
all year. Best to ring if the weather is bad. Other
times by appointment.
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JARDINE GALLERY
AND WORKSHOP
MANSEFIELD STUDIOS
POTTERY & GALLERY
Julian Jardine
45 New Row, Perth PH1 5QA
01738 621836
[email protected]
www.julianjardine.co.uk
Julian has been creating wildlife ceramic sculptures
for the last 20 years. Each piece captures the character of the animals he portrays. Open: Mon/Thurs
9.30am-3pm, Tues/Wed/Fri 9.30am-5pm,
Sat 10am-5pm.
Fiona Butcher
Arrochar, Loch Long, Argyll & Bute G83 7AG
01301 702956/07958 771106
[email protected]
www.mansefieldstudios.co.uk
Tom Butcher produces functional stoneware
tableware from his studio on the shores of Loch
Long. The adjoining Gallery offers a wide range
of quality Scottish craft and gifts. Open: Mon-Sat
10.30am-5.30pm. All Year.
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KAREN HANVIDGE
CERAMICS
MARIANNE’S POTTERY
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BLACKHILLS POTTERY
Moira Ferguson
Aldersyde, Shore Road, Kilmun
Dunoon, Argyll PA23 8SE
01360 840158/07711 039528
[email protected]
My current work includes garden planters and
sculptural forms – frost-proof, functional and
decorative, hand-built or thrown. Inspiration comes
from mythology, mediaeval carvings, including the
Green Man form... and chickens!
Open: by appointment, phone or email.
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ELMSLEA POTTERY
THE CLOUD POTTERY
Juliet Macleod
Middle Cottage, Mid Anguston
Peterculter, Aberdeen AB14 0PP
01224 733294/07769698150
[email protected]
www.julietmacleod.com
Wheel thrown stoneware pottery for functional
and decorative use. I am influenced heavily by my
surrounding marine environment and the naturally
occurring patterns that I find there.
Open: by appointment only.
Neil and Sandra Halley
Elmslea, 40 Fountain Place
Loanhead, Midlothian, EH20 9DU
0131 4401860
[email protected]
Domestic and decorative stoneware and porcelain,
including planters and our popular bird feeders.
Open: By appointment from pottery. Also from
Penicuik Community Arts Centre, 4 West Street,
Penicuik EH26 9DL. Mon-Sat 10am-4pm.
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BORGH POTTERY
Hugh MacTavish
Barcaldine, By Oban, Argyll PA37 1SQ
01631 720503
[email protected]
www.argyllpottery.co.uk
We produce a full range of domestic stoneware.
All pots are handthrown and woodfired to a high
standard with function at their heart.
Open: Mon/Fri 10am-6pm.
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ARGYLL POTTERY
Pam and Alun Dyson
Address changing, please call for details
07880895771
[email protected]
www.beantighe.co.uk
Beantige is fantasy sculpture and slab-work.
Dragons, goblins, ‘smoky’ incense burner boxes and
much more! Open: by appointment only.
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FINDHORN POTTERY
CRAIL POTTERY
Sarah Mills
75 Nethergate, Crail, Fife KY10 3TX
01333 451212
[email protected]
www.crailpottery.com
The Grieve Family produce a diverse range of
stoneware, terracotta planters, raku and brightly
coloured handpainted earthenware. Every piece is
hand thrown, decorated, glazed and fired here in
our workshops. Open: all year, weekdays 9am-5pm,
weekends 10am-5pm.
Belia Biesheuvel
273 Pineridge, The Park, Findhorn IV36 3TZ
01309 691601
[email protected]
www.findhornpottery.com
Practical and decorative pottery, hand made on
the premises. Reduction fired stoneware, creating
subtle, strong, chip resistant pottery. Dishwasher
and microwave friendly. Only natural materials
used, making our pottery food safe. Open: every day
10.30am-5.30pm (Wed and Sun 12.30-5.30pm).
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BEANTIGHE
Marianne Finlayson
31 Earlston Road, Stow, Galashiels TD1 2RL
07947 821297
[email protected]
www.mariannespottery.co.uk
Stoneware pottery that takes its theme from
the Scottish Borders countryside. My sheep
and Snowdrop range has become a favourite
with tourists and collectors alike. Open: I’m almost
always open, but please phone ahead just in case!
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Sue Blair
Fivepenny House, Borgh
Isle of Lewis HS2 0RX
01851 850345/01851 850370
[email protected]
www.borghpottery.com
Facebook/borghpottery
Handthrown and handmade stoneware pottery in
a wide range of beautiful glazes. Decorative and
domestic ware are displayed in our attractive shop,
alongside a selection of lovely gifts. Dinner sets are
made to commission. Open: Mon-Sat 10.30am5.30pm. Closed Jan and Feb.
Karen Hanvidge
Unit 3, Container Parks
115 Abercorn St, Paisley PA3 4AT
07429 042355
[email protected]
Facebook/Karen Hanvidge Ceramics
My ‘Pieces of Me’ bowls are inspired by the vibrancy
of peacocks, juxtaposed against an imperfect world.
I have a fascination of things once vibrant, now faded
and slightly deteriorated over the years. Open: by
phone appointment only.
THE MEADOWS POTTERY
Jane Woodford
Lomond View, Kinnaird,
by Inchture, Perthshire PH14 9QY
01828 686371
[email protected]
www.kirakiraceramics.com
Contemporary In-glaze Reduction Lustre ceramics
for your home... bowls, tiles, sculptural vase-forms.
Commissions welcome. Open: Easter-Oct open
10am-6pm (closed Mon) Winter, phone first if coming
from afar!
Paul Tebble and Junko Shibe
11a Summerhall Place, Edinburgh EH9 1QE
(Next to the Summerhall arts venue)
0131 6624064
[email protected]
www.themeadowspottery.com
Diverse, traditional, hand-thrown pottery and
contemporary ceramics using high-fired stoneware
and porcelain. All work is made exclusively by Paul
or Junko. Exhibition during the Edinburgh Fringe.
Commissions welcome. Open: Mon-Sat 10am-6pm.
See our website for regular late opening. Limited
opening between Christmas and New Year.
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LOCH-AN-EILEIN
MICHELLE LOWE
KINNAIRD CERAMICS
FIONA BYRNE-SUTTON
BRAESIDE STUDIO
Morag McGee
Braeside Cottage, Ellon AB41 8PH
07800 535211
[email protected]
www.moragmcgee.com
Morag specialises in intricate figurative work
based on local people and working traditions,
she also makes the Doric Delft porcelain range
and her new Raku range of work. Open: strictly
by appointment only please.
CROMARTY POTTERY
Barbel Dister
48A Shore Street, Cromarty
Ross-shire IV11 8XL
01381 600701
[email protected]
www.cromarty-pottery.com
Hand thrown decorative slip-trailed earthenware
for domestic use. Commissions undertaken and
welcome. Work by other potters and craftspeople
also exhibited. Open: start of Feb till Christmas
10am-5pm, sometimes closed on Mon.
Fiona Byrne-Sutton
353 Mosspark Boulevard, Glasgow G52 1JH
07904 491649
[email protected]
www.fionabyrnesutton.co.uk
Vessels expressive of geological processes and
embedded with Scottish clays and flora. Each is
unique. Work can seen and bought here and from
exhibitions. Open: by appointment and for pottery
workshops/classes.
www.scottishpotters.org
Penny Weir
Rothiemurchus, Aviemore PH22 1QP
01479 810837
[email protected]
www.penspots.co.uk
Terracotta domesticware, specializing in mugs, large
breakfast cups, goblets and decanters, large bowls
and dishes; predominantly glazed in blue and greens
and a rich turquoise.Open: from late Mar until late
Oct, visits by appointment or just by chance.
Michelle Lowe
29 Blackford Glen Rd, Edinburgh EH16 6AD
07817 496279
[email protected]
www.michellelowepottery.co.uk
Hand thrown earthenware pots with lively fun slip
decoration. A range of tableware and ovenware is
always available and I undertake commissions for
special occasions and personalised pieces.
Open: by appointment.
Designed by Juliet Macleod, The Cloud Pottery
MOIRA FERGUSON POTTERY
John Christie
Blackhills House, By Elgin, Moray IV30 8QU
07780 680748/01343 842223
[email protected]
www.blackhillspottery.co.uk
Sturdy wood-fired pottery with a bias towards
functional ware for cooking and serving food and
drink. The ash glazes are soft and muted, reflecting
the Scottish countryside. Open: daily but phone
first please.