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Scottish crafts, textiles & design
From jewellery to glassblowing, textiles to pottery, Scotland’s thriving arts and crafts industry produces a fantastic range of authentic products, with many artisans using traditional methods. Visit Scotland’s many workshops and studios for a chance to see how they are made, and perhaps even have a go yourself.
How to explore Scottish crafts and textiles
Visit educational attractions...
Scotland is home to many attractions that delve into the world of crafts, textiles and design, from ancient traditions, to modern creations.
Follow along a Scottish Craft Trail
One way to discover the diversity of local crafts is by following Scotland's many craft trails which run from as far afield as Kirkcudbright, Orkney and Shetland.
Attend a Scottish Craft Event
Scotland's towns, cities, creative venues and open spaces host a range of interactive arts & culture events throughout the year. Spring Fling in Dumfries & Galloway is a vibrant visual art and craft open studios event and is highly regarded as one of the UK’s most successful contemporary craft events.
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