Dyed Heather Stems
Bundles of dyed heather stems drying on racks. Once completely dry they will then be used to make blocks of heather and finally beautiful pieces of Heathergems jewellery.
Year of Natural Scotland 2013
Scotland’s renowned arts and crafts industry produces a fantastic range of authentic products using traditional methods. From jewellery to glassblowing, textiles to pottery, now is the perfect time to explore these unique creations and visit the country’s many workshops and studios for a chance to see how they are made.
Come and see Heathergems being handcrafted in our workshop. This unique and fascinating process has been around since the second world war.
From natural heather stems to beautiful pieces of jewellery and gift ware. Our factor shop has many shop specials and discounted items.
Heathergems Short Film – Our Staff Talk about the Process
Watch a short clip of our staff at Heathergems talking about the unique process of making Heathergems , for the Comment magazine.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=UsZ43wHRUmM
New Heathergems for 2012
New Heathergems available now on our website.
All handcrafted in Scotland with some lovely new designs to choose from.
From a beautiful celtic mechanical watch to this eye catching triple ring pendant below.
Handcrafted Heathergem Pendant
Beautiful Heathergems hammered pewter disc pendant, a stunningly unique piece sure to make you stand out from the crowd!
Pitlochry Highland Night Season 2012…
Back for Summer 2012 Pitlochry Highland Night is an evening of traditional entertainment, full of Scottish Music and Dance. This outdoor production is performed weekly in Pitlochry during the summer months by local artists for the residents and many visitors of Pitlochry: in the heart of Highland Perthshire.
Little Shop of Horrors at Pitlochry Festival Theatre
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Freshly dyed heather bundles at our Heathergems Factory, Pitlochry
A selection a heather fresh out the dying chambers, they will be left for a few days to dry then 4 bundles will be picked to be made in to a block.
Heather bundles ready for the dying chamber
The heather bundles after its has been cut and cleaned, ready for the dying chamber…
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