I had a great experience at the Islander workshop! There were so many different options to choose from and you could upgrade your bag if you wished with no fuss. Isaac was friendly and made the buildi... See more
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Islander® is an Edinburgh-based brand specialising in footwear and accessories. We create distinctive, beautifully crafted designs for men and women using Scotland’s finest Harris Tweed®. We have seven stores in Edinburgh, and one in St. Andrews. Please see a list of our locations below. Islander Flagship - 95 West Bow, EH1 2JP Islander Workshop - 42 Candlemaker Row, EH1 2QE Islander 54 - 54 Candlemaker Row, EH1 2QE Islander Cafe - 37 Marshall Street, EH8 9BJ Islander Canongate - 6 Sibbald Walk, EH8 8FT Islander Arches - Arch 10, East Market St, EH8 8FS Islander Stockbridge, 63 Raeburn Place, EH4 1JF Islander St Andrews - 120 Market St, KY16 9PD. The Islander Handbag Experience offers customers to create their very own bespoke Islander Satchel, during our 1-hour workshop, now open 5 locations in Edinburgh: Islander Workshop - 42 Candlemaker Row, EH1 2QE Islander 54 - 54 Candlemaker Row, EH1 2QE Islander Cafe - 37 Marshall Street, EH8 9BJ Islander Canongate - 6 Sibbald Walk, EH8 8FT Islander Arches - Arch 10, East Market St, EH8 8FS And also in St Andrews.
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11a Bankhead Crossway N, EH11 4DT, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- 01314536160
- service@islanderuk.com
- islanderuk.com
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Lovely and really simpatic class
Lovely and really simpatic class
Jane was amazing explaining the process and we had so much fun!
Amazing experience for birthdays
Amazing experience, my amazing daughter brought me hereas a birthday gift! The staff were great especially Lucy and Annalise!!
The handbag making workshop was amazing and well worth it
The handbag making workshop was amazing! loads of fun and super straightforward, Lucy and Annalise were awesome and super helpful!!
An ABSOLUTE MUST DO!! <3
Had the MOST AMAZING Experience with Gill, Elly, Beatrice! Loved making our handbags and the expert help of them helping us design them! It was so fun and made friends at the table!! A must do!
Gill, Elly, and Beatrice
Gill, Elly, and Beatrice are amazing in this workshop experience! Make sure to request them specifically. We had the best time! Thank you, Ladies. Can’t wait to use our handbags.
Wonderful experience!
Wonderful experience!! The staff was very helpful & personable. Special shout out to Jane for assisting me with my handbag assembly :-)
Had a lovely experience with Heather…
Had a lovely experience with Heather and Michelle
Annalise was so fun to work with today!
Annalise was so fun to work with today. We were there with a group of four. Her demeanor was playful, yet professional and made the step-by-step process seamless. What fun! This was my second time at this location while visiting from Texas. She was my host at both workshops. Thank you, Annalise!
10/10 Would Recommend
My family was visiting from out of the country, and we thought this might be a fun little activity to do together. It was so worth it!! We had a blast! There are so many styles and colors to choose from, it truly was a one of a kind experience.
Annalise was our host and she was so funny, charismatic, and informative. We learned so much about the materials and their origins, as well as the clan tartans. We will definitely be back.
Excellent class
Isaac and Cameron were excellent teachers, were very patient with us, engaging and gave great local suggestions. They made the experience even more amazing and fun, and the bags we made came out amazing!
Issac and Cameron were both absolutely…
Issac and Cameron were both absolutely amazing and helpful and made it a wonderful experience
Second workshop and it was fab
Second workshop and it was fab! Heather & Michelle were great and helped when the screws didn’t want to play nice!! Had a great time - thanks Ladies!!!
Great experience!
Great workshop lead by Heather and Rebecca. No rush, very helpful and clear explanations. Would recommend!
Absolutely wonderful experience
Absolutely wonderful experience ! Isaac was a great teacher and very helpful :) (his outfit was super stylish to) 100% would recommend ! The purses and options were great ! Can’t wait to wear my creation around!
Great experience!
Great experience - beautiful bags! Isaac was amazing! We have such gorgeous purses to remember our trip by! And you can buy extra pieces if you are indecisive (like me)!
Must do!
I had a blast making my bag! Jane lead our workshop and was so sweet and helpful with everything. Absolutely must do for Edinburgh!
Isaac and Chris were extremely helpful…
Isaac and Chris were extremely helpful and knowledgeable! I loved getting to learn new information about Harris Tweed, like how it’s made and what makes it so special. The store also had great choices!
It was really great!!
It was really great!!! Chris and Isaac were very helpfull en funny! They made us feel at ease. The bags look beautyfull!
Great experience
Our hosts Cameron and Heather were great. Also interacting with the other people was great.
Fiona and Jane were wonderful help and…
Fiona and Jane were wonderful help and gave very clear instructions. Anna and Sarah made a delicious Chia Latte. Definitely something to do if you are a tourist, but this would be fun for locals also!
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