Picture Perfect at Prestonfield
When thinking about locations for a recent photoshoot, we wanted to have somewhere suitably photogenic and very Scottish. How lucky we were then to be offered the use of the beautiful gardens at Prestonfield House, a striking historic hotel in Edinburgh. Nestling below Arthur’s Seat, a short distance from the city centre, the current building […]
New addition to the “Inspired by Outlander” collection.
A couple of years ago, we introduced our Inspired by Outlander collection and it came about almost by accident! We regularly introduced new tartans to our range of Ailsa tote bags and we were surprised when one new tartan sold much faster than the rest until we realised why. A clue – it was made […]
Travel in Style
We’ve had feedback from a number of our customers over the years about how they use our bags and accessories as luggage while travelling. We thought it would be a great idea to pull it all together for a blog post about how you can travel with a bit of Scottish style. Luggage First off, […]
Wedding accessories
The wedding season is almost upon us and once you have your outfit, your next decision is what handbag to carry on the big day. Traditionally, ladies carry small clutch bags or handbags to weddings, but careful thought needs to go into your choice. As well as making sure it complements your outfit, you need to […]
Christmas gift guide 2017
With less than a month to go until Christmas, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite products that we think would fit beautifully under Christmas trees around the world. Every Dunmore Scotland piece is designed and made in Scotland using locally sourced materials wherever possible. Classic textiles married with modern design for timelessly elegant and […]
Introducing the Arran
Say hello to the Arran, the newest Harris Tweed tote bag from Dunmore Scotland. The Arran is a long-handled version of our extremely popular Ailsa bucket tote. Several customers had asked us to do a version that they could wear over their shoulder and when our customers ask, we listen! The Arran also has a leather […]
Five fabulous Scottish Father’s Day gift suggestions
As Father’s Day rolls around again, it’s time to look for a Father’s Day gift for your Dad. Why not pick something from Scotland this year? Whether he’s a fan of tartan, Harris Tweed or leather, we’ve got something to suit. Prices start at just £17.50 and with free postage to UK addresses, a Scottish Father’s Day […]
Think Pink!
Pink has been back on the fashion radar for a few seasons now and we’re delighted to see that it is continuing to be a trend into 2017. British Vogue says that fuschia is the pink of the season, quoting pieces from collections at Bottega Veneta and Balenciaga as evidence of the trend. They point […]
Tartan ideas for Burns Night
Burns night is an important date on the Scottish cultural calendar, with numerous events to celebrate the Bard, from poetry readings, celidhs and of course the traditional Burns Supper with haggis, neeps ‘n’ tatties on the menu. It’s customary to wear Scottish dress at these events but while the kilt is an easy solution for […]
Introducing the Shetland tote
Say hello to the “Shetland” Harris Tweed tote, a “tote”-ally new design featuring classic Harris Tweed with luxurious leather trim. We’ve used a mixture of classic Harris Tweed patterns and a bright hot pink weave to create this capsule collection of luxurious yet practical totes. Designed to be worn either over the shoulder or carried by […]
