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Skyeskyns stories
Sustainable Luxury
Sheepskins in their most basic form are a by-product from the food and wool industries. We spend ten days transforming these specially selected waste skins to luxurious, beautiful and functional sheepskin rugs and throws using the traditional craft of tanning. Leather too is a natural product with special characteristics making…
February 20, 2014 -
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Very Sad News
It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Clive Hartwell. He died on Sunday 27 April after a very short illness with his family beside him. Clive founded the business here in rural Skye in 1983 developing the tannery to make good use of the native supply…
February 5, 2014 -
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Skye leads national Dark Skies initiative
Dark Sky Discovery, a pioneering new national and regional partnership of astronomy and environmental organizations, has just unveiled a series of Dark Sky Discovery Sites throughout the UK. Led by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) the partnership aims to pinpoint the great range of local spots that people…
November 24, 2011 -
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5* visitor attractions grading awarded to SkyeSkyns
VisitScotland has awarded Skyeskyns the 5* Visitor Attraction grading. The grading report highlighted “exceptional customer service” awarding maximum marks for warm welcome, attitude and efficiency of staff. The report also commented on the “high quality, informative brochure” and “impressive, easy to navigate website”, both of which created an “excellent first…
September 1, 2011