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Deemouth Artist Studios, Aberdeen.

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Silversmith Designer Maker

It’s lovely to be exhibiting my ‘Echo Vessel’ as part of Holding Conversations: Part Two with Visual Arts Scotland at Custom Lane Gallery, Edinburgh🥃

This copper vessel explores the idea of holding as memory, drawing on the textures and quiet persistence of Pictish mark-making. Though not made for drinking, it’s designed to be touched and passed, activating the object through the shared experience of holding. These themes are being explored by the ongoing Holding Conversations series with @visualartsscotland and will continue to develop throughout the year💭

If you’re in Edinburgh, I’d love for you to experience the exhibition in person. It’s a powerful collection of contemporary vessels that invite a slower, more intimate way of engaging with craft and art⚒️

📷: @robin_mair_photography

#visualartscotland #heritagecraft #scottishmaker #silversmithing

It’s lovely to be exhibiting my ‘Echo Vessel’ as part of Holding Conversations: Part Two with Visual Arts Scotland at Custom Lane Gallery, Edinburgh🥃

This copper vessel explores the idea of holding as memory, drawing on the textures and quiet persistence of Pictish mark-making. Though not made for drinking, it’s designed to be touched and passed, activating the object through the shared experience of holding. These themes are being explored by the ongoing Holding Conversations series with @visualartsscotland and will continue to develop throughout the year💭

If you’re in Edinburgh, I’d love for you to experience the exhibition in person. It’s a powerful collection of contemporary vessels that invite a slower, more intimate way of engaging with craft and art⚒️

📷: @robin_mair_photography

#visualartscotland #heritagecraft #scottishmaker #silversmithing

One of my contemporary textured kilt pin captured during a styled shoot inspired by the haunting folklore of French Kate, a celebration of the wild spirit and natural beauty of the North East🗻

Handcrafted in sterling silver, the piece draws on the textures of ancient Scottish stone and landscape, sitting quietly within the story the whole team created. It was a privilege to collaborate with such a talented group of Aberdeen and Shire creatives, all sharing a love for craft, place and storytelling💭

Photographer @donnamurrayphotography
Photographer assistant @tjchristiephoto
Location @wildbraemar
Stylist @byplatter
Florals @fauna_flower_folk
Hair @michellereidhair
Male Model Hair @andydawsonhair
Content/behind the Scenes @wildandcoral
Dress Designer @poppyperspective
Kilt @ms_mitchellscott
Knitwear @the_croft_house
Silversmith @scottsmith.design
Keara @kearablackhall
James @semajzhou

#heritagecraft #kiltpin #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver

One of my contemporary textured kilt pin captured during a styled shoot inspired by the haunting folklore of French Kate, a celebration of the wild spirit and natural beauty of the North East🗻

Handcrafted in sterling silver, the piece draws on the textures of ancient Scottish stone and landscape, sitting quietly within the story the whole team created. It was a privilege to collaborate with such a talented group of Aberdeen and Shire creatives, all sharing a love for craft, place and storytelling💭

Photographer @donnamurrayphotography
Photographer assistant @tjchristiephoto
Location @wildbraemar
Stylist @byplatter
Florals @fauna_flower_folk
Hair @michellereidhair
Male Model Hair @andydawsonhair
Content/behind the Scenes @wildandcoral
Dress Designer @poppyperspective
Kilt @ms_mitchellscott
Knitwear @the_croft_house
Silversmith @scottsmith.design
Keara @kearablackhall
James @semajzhou

#heritagecraft #kiltpin #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver

Towards the end of last year, I was invited by @qestcraft to take part in their 35th birthday celebrations in Edinburgh, hosted so generously by the team at @johnniewalkerexperience

It was a really special evening celebrating the depth of craft talent across Scotland, with a curated showcase of QEST Alumni work and live demonstrations, a reminder of just how vital it is that traditional skills continue to be supported, invested in and passed forward⚒️

I was also lucky to join an inspiring panel conversation, Craft Your Future: Where Next?, chaired by the brilliant @francesprieststudio, alongside the talented @juju.books and @emmawilkinson___, speaking honestly about pathways into a career in craft, the realities, the rewards and the long, winding journey of building a sustainable practice💭

Thank you again to everyone at QEST and Johnnie Walker for looking after us so well🥃

#QEST #craftskills #silversmithing #scottishcraft #heritagecraft

Towards the end of last year, I was invited by @qestcraft to take part in their 35th birthday celebrations in Edinburgh, hosted so generously by the team at @johnniewalkerexperience

It was a really special evening celebrating the depth of craft talent across Scotland, with a curated showcase of QEST Alumni work and live demonstrations, a reminder of just how vital it is that traditional skills continue to be supported, invested in and passed forward⚒️

I was also lucky to join an inspiring panel conversation, Craft Your Future: Where Next?, chaired by the brilliant @francesprieststudio, alongside the talented @juju.books and @emmawilkinson___, speaking honestly about pathways into a career in craft, the realities, the rewards and the long, winding journey of building a sustainable practice💭

Thank you again to everyone at QEST and Johnnie Walker for looking after us so well🥃

#QEST #craftskills #silversmithing #scottishcraft #heritagecraft

Really enjoyed having my wee dish & spoon part of @objective_studies for @gejstdesign featuring pieces by @elismonsport @standardpractice.co @vhagelund in Copenhagen🇩🇰

Photography by @michaelfalgren
Styling by @maevamassoutier @noura_collective
Production @julieasmus

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver silverware silversmithing contemporarybritishsilver contemporarybritishsilversmiths contemporarybritishsilverware functionalsilver deemouthartistsudios edinburghassayoffice scottsmithdesign

Really enjoyed having my wee dish & spoon part of @objective_studies for @gejstdesign featuring pieces by @elismonsport @standardpractice.co @vhagelund in Copenhagen🇩🇰

Photography by @michaelfalgren
Styling by @maevamassoutier @noura_collective
Production @julieasmus

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver silverware silversmithing contemporarybritishsilver contemporarybritishsilversmiths contemporarybritishsilverware functionalsilver deemouthartistsudios edinburghassayoffice scottsmithdesign

A slow, snowy start to 2026 in Aberdeen🌨️

I’ve had a gentle return to the workshop after Hogmanay, easing through admin and planning, while and think carefully about how I want to work this year. The city has been beautifully blanketed in snow and there’s something about being forced to slow down that feels appropriate right now.

On 1st January 2026, all four Assay Offices across the UK retired the 2025 ‘A’ and began marking with the ‘B’ date letter, It changes annually with a new typographic alphabet being issued every 25 years. The font, case and shield shape around the letter change once the alphabet has been completed so each letter is unique to a specific year.

While no longer a compulsory mark in the UK, the Date Letter is part of the traditional full UK hallmark, which I include on all of my hallmarked pieces, and tells you in what year an item was hallmarked. A quiet but meaningful marker of time passing and a new chapter beginning💭

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver silverware silversmithing contemporarybritishsilver contemporarybritishsilversmiths contemporarybritishsilverware functionalsilver deemouthartistsudios edinburghassayoffice scottsmithdesign

A slow, snowy start to 2026 in Aberdeen🌨️

I’ve had a gentle return to the workshop after Hogmanay, easing through admin and planning, while and think carefully about how I want to work this year. The city has been beautifully blanketed in snow and there’s something about being forced to slow down that feels appropriate right now.

On 1st January 2026, all four Assay Offices across the UK retired the 2025 ‘A’ and began marking with the ‘B’ date letter, It changes annually with a new typographic alphabet being issued every 25 years. The font, case and shield shape around the letter change once the alphabet has been completed so each letter is unique to a specific year.

While no longer a compulsory mark in the UK, the Date Letter is part of the traditional full UK hallmark, which I include on all of my hallmarked pieces, and tells you in what year an item was hallmarked. A quiet but meaningful marker of time passing and a new chapter beginning💭

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver silverware silversmithing contemporarybritishsilver contemporarybritishsilversmiths contemporarybritishsilverware functionalsilver deemouthartistsudios edinburghassayoffice scottsmithdesign

As the year draws to a close, I want to take a moment to say a genuine thank you🥃

2025 has been a year of change as I finishing my time as a Founding Tenant at the Marchmont Silversmithing Workshop into my new home at Deemouth Artist Studios in Aberdeen. A new space, a new city and a new chapter for my practice⚒️

To everyone who visited my workshop, commissioned work, bought a piece, shared advice, opened a door or simply encouraged me along the way: Thank you. Your support has allowed me to keep making, learning and pushing this craft I love forward. I don’t take it for granted.

Scotland has a long love of heritage and celebration and as we bring in the New Year, I’m raising a (sparkling) dram to what’s ahead. Here’s to new ideas, new silver, new stories and to the community that makes it all possible🥂

As the year draws to a close, I want to take a moment to say a genuine thank you🥃

2025 has been a year of change as I finishing my time as a Founding Tenant at the Marchmont Silversmithing Workshop into my new home at Deemouth Artist Studios in Aberdeen. A new space, a new city and a new chapter for my practice⚒️

To everyone who visited my workshop, commissioned work, bought a piece, shared advice, opened a door or simply encouraged me along the way: Thank you. Your support has allowed me to keep making, learning and pushing this craft I love forward. I don’t take it for granted.

Scotland has a long love of heritage and celebration and as we bring in the New Year, I’m raising a (sparkling) dram to what’s ahead. Here’s to new ideas, new silver, new stories and to the community that makes it all possible🥂

Honoured to have work included in The Thread That Pulls, the winter exhibition at the @royal_scottish_academy with @visualartsscotland

This year I had the pleasure of curating the silversmithing and jewellery selection for the show, a role I’ve really enjoyed developing as part of my continuing work as a VAS Trustee. It’s been inspiring to bring together makers whose craft, technique and material curiosity sit so well within this year’s theme⚒️

The Thread That Pulls
Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh
Runs until: Friday 2nd January 2026
Open daily | Free entry

📷2: Jack Low
📷4: Robin Mair

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #deemouthartistsudios #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

Honoured to have work included in The Thread That Pulls, the winter exhibition at the @royal_scottish_academy with @visualartsscotland

This year I had the pleasure of curating the silversmithing and jewellery selection for the show, a role I’ve really enjoyed developing as part of my continuing work as a VAS Trustee. It’s been inspiring to bring together makers whose craft, technique and material curiosity sit so well within this year’s theme⚒️

The Thread That Pulls
Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh
Runs until: Friday 2nd January 2026
Open daily | Free entry

📷2: Jack Low
📷4: Robin Mair

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #deemouthartistsudios #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

Deemouth Artist Studios - Winter Market🌨️
This weekend!

An interesting morning yesterday being filmed for STV News - A chance to share a glimpse of DAS, my workshop, the incredible creative community here and of course, show off the new haircut…

This weekend is the perfect opportunity to explore our workshops, meet the talented makers who call DAS home and see where all my silver pieces come to life⚒️

Come say hello, browse some gifts (or treat yourself) and support local this festive season🤍

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #deemouthartistsudios #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

Deemouth Artist Studios - Winter Market🌨️
This weekend!

An interesting morning yesterday being filmed for STV News - A chance to share a glimpse of DAS, my workshop, the incredible creative community here and of course, show off the new haircut…

This weekend is the perfect opportunity to explore our workshops, meet the talented makers who call DAS home and see where all my silver pieces come to life⚒️

Come say hello, browse some gifts (or treat yourself) and support local this festive season🤍

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #deemouthartistsudios #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

Feeling honoured to have been selected for Objective Studies Drop 002, now showing at the beautiful @astep.design showroom in Copenhagen🌊

This pop-up, curated by @objective_studies, brings together a group of independent designers and makers whose work celebrates slow craft, expressive form and contemporary object culture and I’m delighted to be included alongside such inspiring creatives.

Esplanaden 6, 1263 København
Mon–Fri, 10am–5pm

A huge thank you to Objective Studies for championing emerging voices and creating opportunities like this, it means the world to have my work represented internationally in such a thoughtful context⚒️

Featured alongside:
@iseabalhendry @lottostudio.mb @standardpractice.co @vhagelund @amaliegrauengaard @elismonsport @alexariasm @anniepaxtonstudio

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #deemouthartistsudios #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

Feeling honoured to have been selected for Objective Studies Drop 002, now showing at the beautiful @astep.design showroom in Copenhagen🌊

This pop-up, curated by @objective_studies, brings together a group of independent designers and makers whose work celebrates slow craft, expressive form and contemporary object culture and I’m delighted to be included alongside such inspiring creatives.

Esplanaden 6, 1263 København
Mon–Fri, 10am–5pm

A huge thank you to Objective Studies for championing emerging voices and creating opportunities like this, it means the world to have my work represented internationally in such a thoughtful context⚒️

Featured alongside:
@iseabalhendry @lottostudio.mb @standardpractice.co @vhagelund @amaliegrauengaard @elismonsport @alexariasm @anniepaxtonstudio

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #deemouthartistsudios #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

Winter Markets!

I’m packing up my workshop and taking my silver pieces on the road throughout November and I’d love to see you along the way🌨️

Flock, The Barn, Banchory
14th-16th Nov (This weekend!)

National Galleries Scotland: Portrait, Edinburgh
22nd-23rd Nov

Deemouth Artist Studios, Aberdeen
29th-30th Nov

I’ll have a curated selection of silverware & jewellery alongside this year’s new pieces making their debut⚒️

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver
#deemouthartiststudios #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

Winter Markets!

I’m packing up my workshop and taking my silver pieces on the road throughout November and I’d love to see you along the way🌨️

Flock, The Barn, Banchory
14th-16th Nov (This weekend!)

National Galleries Scotland: Portrait, Edinburgh
22nd-23rd Nov

Deemouth Artist Studios, Aberdeen
29th-30th Nov

I’ll have a curated selection of silverware & jewellery alongside this year’s new pieces making their debut⚒️

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver
#deemouthartiststudios #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

Becoming a QEST Scholar in 2023 opened the door to training with @rodkelly at @southhousesilverworkshop, expanding my skills in advanced chasing and hand fabrication, an experience I’m still incredibly grateful for🤍

@QESTcraft celebrates 35 years of investing in the future of craft this week✨

QEST transforms the careers of talented and aspiring makers by funding their training and education, creating pathways to excellence and strengthening the future of the UK’s craft sector. Celebrating 35 years of impact in 2025, the Charity has granted £7.4 million to almost 900 craftspeople working across the UK in 130 craft disciplines. A thriving craft industry is vital to the UK’s cultural and economic landscape as well as the future world of work. QEST is committed to empowering the next generation to see craft as a viable, fulfilling and sustainable career. Since launching its Partnership Programmes in 2023, QEST has reached over 19,000 young people and children, and supported underrepresented communities to explore craft and conservation career🔬

To mark their 35th anniversary, QEST are hosting an online auction showcasing 35 exceptional items generously donated by QEST Alumni and friends. From sculpture and jewellery to print and decorative art, this collection celebrates the skill, passion and creativity of craftspeople from across the UK. With exclusive one-offs and pieces reflecting skills gained through QEST training, this is a special opportunity to own a piece of UK craft and support the makers shaping its future. Every bid helps QEST champion craft excellence, protect vital skills, and strengthen the future of UK craft🗜️

Donate £35 | Bid Online Until 9 Nov | Discover Makers - Head to @QESTcraft to find out more⚒️

📷 @jaccobmonk @francesprieststudio @ashandplumb @hopewoodbaskets @amy.goodwin.signwriter

#QEST #futureofcraft #craft #making #conservation #contemporarycraft #uk #craftinnovation #craftexcellence #donate

Becoming a QEST Scholar in 2023 opened the door to training with @rodkelly at @southhousesilverworkshop, expanding my skills in advanced chasing and hand fabrication, an experience I’m still incredibly grateful for🤍

@QESTcraft celebrates 35 years of investing in the future of craft this week✨

QEST transforms the careers of talented and aspiring makers by funding their training and education, creating pathways to excellence and strengthening the future of the UK’s craft sector. Celebrating 35 years of impact in 2025, the Charity has granted £7.4 million to almost 900 craftspeople working across the UK in 130 craft disciplines. A thriving craft industry is vital to the UK’s cultural and economic landscape as well as the future world of work. QEST is committed to empowering the next generation to see craft as a viable, fulfilling and sustainable career. Since launching its Partnership Programmes in 2023, QEST has reached over 19,000 young people and children, and supported underrepresented communities to explore craft and conservation career🔬

To mark their 35th anniversary, QEST are hosting an online auction showcasing 35 exceptional items generously donated by QEST Alumni and friends. From sculpture and jewellery to print and decorative art, this collection celebrates the skill, passion and creativity of craftspeople from across the UK. With exclusive one-offs and pieces reflecting skills gained through QEST training, this is a special opportunity to own a piece of UK craft and support the makers shaping its future. Every bid helps QEST champion craft excellence, protect vital skills, and strengthen the future of UK craft🗜️

Donate £35 | Bid Online Until 9 Nov | Discover Makers - Head to @QESTcraft to find out more⚒️

📷 @jaccobmonk @francesprieststudio @ashandplumb @hopewoodbaskets @amy.goodwin.signwriter

#QEST #futureofcraft #craft #making #conservation #contemporarycraft #uk #craftinnovation #craftexcellence #donate

Earlier this year I had the pleasure of being part of a styled shoot inspired by the haunting folklore of French Kate, a story deeply rooted in the wild spirit of the North East. Every creative involved is Aberdeen/Shire based, like-minded and driven by a shared desire to explore new, authentic avenues into the North East wedding scene🍁

My silverware was used in place of a traditional quaich, emphasising the shoots whimsical and natural atmosphere, the perfect setting for today’s date… I’ll share more images soon of a truly magical collaboration🍂

Photographer @donnamurrayphotography
Photographer assistant @tjchristiephoto
Location @wildbraemar
Stylist @byplatter
Florals @fauna_flower_folk
Hair @michellereidhair
Male Model Hair @andydawsonhair
Content/behind the Scenes @wildandcoral
Dress Designer @poppyperspective
Kilt @ms_mitchellscott
Knitwear @the_croft_house
Silversmith @scottsmith.design
Keara @kearablackhall
James @semajzhou

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

Earlier this year I had the pleasure of being part of a styled shoot inspired by the haunting folklore of French Kate, a story deeply rooted in the wild spirit of the North East. Every creative involved is Aberdeen/Shire based, like-minded and driven by a shared desire to explore new, authentic avenues into the North East wedding scene🍁

My silverware was used in place of a traditional quaich, emphasising the shoots whimsical and natural atmosphere, the perfect setting for today’s date… I’ll share more images soon of a truly magical collaboration🍂

Photographer @donnamurrayphotography
Photographer assistant @tjchristiephoto
Location @wildbraemar
Stylist @byplatter
Florals @fauna_flower_folk
Hair @michellereidhair
Male Model Hair @andydawsonhair
Content/behind the Scenes @wildandcoral
Dress Designer @poppyperspective
Kilt @ms_mitchellscott
Knitwear @the_croft_house
Silversmith @scottsmith.design
Keara @kearablackhall
James @semajzhou

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

A lovely wee commission to create the new IWSC UK Sommelier of the Year lapel pin🍾

Each year, this pin will be awarded to the winning sommelier at the UK Sommelier of the Year competition, now proudly hosted by the IWSC in partnership with the UK Sommelier Academy. It celebrates the very best in the industry, those whose skill, knowledge and passion elevate the experience of wine and dining across the country.

It’s been a real honour to create a piece that marks such an achievement and connects the craft of silversmithing with the craft of service.

You can read more about this year’s winner, Maria Boumpa and relive the 2025 final via the @theiwsc website🥂

Plating & Polishing: Colin Golder
Engraving: @edinburghassayoffice

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

A lovely wee commission to create the new IWSC UK Sommelier of the Year lapel pin🍾

Each year, this pin will be awarded to the winning sommelier at the UK Sommelier of the Year competition, now proudly hosted by the IWSC in partnership with the UK Sommelier Academy. It celebrates the very best in the industry, those whose skill, knowledge and passion elevate the experience of wine and dining across the country.

It’s been a real honour to create a piece that marks such an achievement and connects the craft of silversmithing with the craft of service.

You can read more about this year’s winner, Maria Boumpa and relive the 2025 final via the @theiwsc website🥂

Plating & Polishing: Colin Golder
Engraving: @edinburghassayoffice

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

I’m so excited to share that I’ve won the 2025 Inches Carr Craft Development Award✨

This year-long bursary will allow me to focus on a new chapter of my practice, making my own chasing tools to capture the textures of Pictish stones and translate them into a new body of silverwork. I’ll also be working with mentors to strengthen the business and partnership side of my practice so my studio can thrive for years to come⚒️

A huge thank you to @visualartsscotland, the Inches Carr Trust and judges James Stephens @bard.scotland, Stephen Jackson @nationalmuseumsscotland, and Joanne MacFadyen @teagreenevents for this incredible opportunity🥂

You can see my work and supporting material at ‘One From the Cutting Room Floor’ @custom_lane until 29th September, a brilliant look into the processes of all nine shortlisted makers. Now to get making… 🗜️

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

I’m so excited to share that I’ve won the 2025 Inches Carr Craft Development Award✨

This year-long bursary will allow me to focus on a new chapter of my practice, making my own chasing tools to capture the textures of Pictish stones and translate them into a new body of silverwork. I’ll also be working with mentors to strengthen the business and partnership side of my practice so my studio can thrive for years to come⚒️

A huge thank you to @visualartsscotland, the Inches Carr Trust and judges James Stephens @bard.scotland, Stephen Jackson @nationalmuseumsscotland, and Joanne MacFadyen @teagreenevents for this incredible opportunity🥂

You can see my work and supporting material at ‘One From the Cutting Room Floor’ @custom_lane until 29th September, a brilliant look into the processes of all nine shortlisted makers. Now to get making… 🗜️

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

One from the Cutting Room Floor opens tonight at @custom_lane 🥂

I’m so proud to be one of the nine shortlisted artists for the 2025 Inches Carr Craft Development Award with @visualartsscotland and to have the chance to share not just my finished silverwork but also the behind-the-scenes processes that brought it to life⚒️

This exhibition celebrates the quiet world of making. The sketches, the tools, the experiments, the ideas that didn’t make it and the textures that became stepping stones for what’s next🌊

Custom Lane, Edinburgh
24th–29th September
Preview & Awards Ceremony: Tonight, 6–8pm

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #marchmontsilversmithingworkshop #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

One from the Cutting Room Floor opens tonight at @custom_lane 🥂

I’m so proud to be one of the nine shortlisted artists for the 2025 Inches Carr Craft Development Award with @visualartsscotland and to have the chance to share not just my finished silverwork but also the behind-the-scenes processes that brought it to life⚒️

This exhibition celebrates the quiet world of making. The sketches, the tools, the experiments, the ideas that didn’t make it and the textures that became stepping stones for what’s next🌊

Custom Lane, Edinburgh
24th–29th September
Preview & Awards Ceremony: Tonight, 6–8pm

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #marchmontsilversmithingworkshop #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

I’ve absolutely loved welcoming so many of you into my new space at @deemouthartiststudios as part of @northeastopenstudios, sharing my work and meeting so many new faces who are as passionate about craft and design as I am⚒️

If you haven’t made it along yet, there’s still time! I’ll be open Saturday & Sunday so come by, see what I’ve been working on, explore the tools and techniques behind my silversmithing and maybe find a new favourite piece to take home.

I can’t wait to welcome more of you into the workshop and continue these great conversations about craft, heritage and making🗜️

Deemouth Artist Studios, Torry, Aberdeen
Venue 245
10am - 4pm, 13th - 21st Sept

#neos2025 #northeastopenstudios #aberdeen #deemouthartiststudios #heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

I’ve absolutely loved welcoming so many of you into my new space at @deemouthartiststudios as part of @northeastopenstudios, sharing my work and meeting so many new faces who are as passionate about craft and design as I am⚒️

If you haven’t made it along yet, there’s still time! I’ll be open Saturday & Sunday so come by, see what I’ve been working on, explore the tools and techniques behind my silversmithing and maybe find a new favourite piece to take home.

I can’t wait to welcome more of you into the workshop and continue these great conversations about craft, heritage and making🗜️

Deemouth Artist Studios, Torry, Aberdeen
Venue 245
10am - 4pm, 13th - 21st Sept

#neos2025 #northeastopenstudios #aberdeen #deemouthartiststudios #heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

It’s been such a pleasure welcoming people into my new space at Deemouth Artist Studios as part of @northeastopenstudios, sharing my process and connecting with both familiar faces and new clients. There’s something really special about seeing people engage with the work in person and chatting about the inspiration behind each piece⚒️

I’m looking forward to the rest of the week here at @deemouthartiststudios with plenty more silver, tools and sketchbooks to see if you haven’t popped by yet🌊

Deemouth Artist Studios, Torry, Aberdeen
Venue 245
10am - 4pm, 13th - 21st Sept
(Closed Wednesday 17th)

#neos2025 #northeastopenstudios #aberdeen #deemouthartiststudios #heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

It’s been such a pleasure welcoming people into my new space at Deemouth Artist Studios as part of @northeastopenstudios, sharing my process and connecting with both familiar faces and new clients. There’s something really special about seeing people engage with the work in person and chatting about the inspiration behind each piece⚒️

I’m looking forward to the rest of the week here at @deemouthartiststudios with plenty more silver, tools and sketchbooks to see if you haven’t popped by yet🌊

Deemouth Artist Studios, Torry, Aberdeen
Venue 245
10am - 4pm, 13th - 21st Sept
(Closed Wednesday 17th)

#neos2025 #northeastopenstudios #aberdeen #deemouthartiststudios #heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

North East Open Studios starts tomorrow🥂

This is a fantastic opportunity to visit me in my new workshop at Deemouth Artist Studios, see what I’ve been working on and explore some of my latest silver pieces up close. From sketchbooks to finished silverware, I’ll be sharing the full journey of my practice⚒️

I’m really looking forward to opening the doors, meeting new faces and becoming part of the North East’s vibrant art and design community🗜️

Deemouth Artist Studios, Torry, Aberdeen
Venue 245
10am - 4pm, 13th - 21st Sept
(Closed Wednesday 17th)

#neos2025 #northeastopenstudios #aberdeen #deemouthartiststudios #heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

North East Open Studios starts tomorrow🥂

This is a fantastic opportunity to visit me in my new workshop at Deemouth Artist Studios, see what I’ve been working on and explore some of my latest silver pieces up close. From sketchbooks to finished silverware, I’ll be sharing the full journey of my practice⚒️

I’m really looking forward to opening the doors, meeting new faces and becoming part of the North East’s vibrant art and design community🗜️

Deemouth Artist Studios, Torry, Aberdeen
Venue 245
10am - 4pm, 13th - 21st Sept
(Closed Wednesday 17th)

#neos2025 #northeastopenstudios #aberdeen #deemouthartiststudios #heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

The Aberlemno Stone Vase: Hand-raised in sterling silver, this piece takes its inspiration from a visit to the iconic carved Pictish stones at Aberlemno, Angus. The chased surface marks echo ancient patterns, symbols of memory, lineage, and place, reimagined here through the lens of contemporary silversmithing⚒️

Its textured silver body is punctuated by deep-chased detailing, creating a dialogue between Scotland’s past and present traditions of craftsmanship🪨

This vase will be on display as part of @northeastopenstudios (NEOS), which begins this weekend. It’s a wonderful opportunity to see the piece in person, alongside other new works fresh from my bench🌊

@deemouthartiststudios, Torry, Aberdeen
Venue 245
10am - 4pm, 13th - 21st Sept
(Closed Wednesday 17th)

Polishing & Plating: Colin Golder
Tuition: @silversculpture
Photography: @shannontofts

#neos2025 #northeastopenstudios #aberdeen #deemouthartiststudios #heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

The Aberlemno Stone Vase: Hand-raised in sterling silver, this piece takes its inspiration from a visit to the iconic carved Pictish stones at Aberlemno, Angus. The chased surface marks echo ancient patterns, symbols of memory, lineage, and place, reimagined here through the lens of contemporary silversmithing⚒️

Its textured silver body is punctuated by deep-chased detailing, creating a dialogue between Scotland’s past and present traditions of craftsmanship🪨

This vase will be on display as part of @northeastopenstudios (NEOS), which begins this weekend. It’s a wonderful opportunity to see the piece in person, alongside other new works fresh from my bench🌊

@deemouthartiststudios, Torry, Aberdeen
Venue 245
10am - 4pm, 13th - 21st Sept
(Closed Wednesday 17th)

Polishing & Plating: Colin Golder
Tuition: @silversculpture
Photography: @shannontofts

#neos2025 #northeastopenstudios #aberdeen #deemouthartiststudios #heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

I’m taking part in @northeastopenstudios for the very first time🥂

This is a fantastic opportunity to visit me in my new workshop at @deemouthartiststudios, see what I’ve been working on and explore some of my latest silver pieces up close. From sketchbooks to finished silverware, I’ll be sharing the full journey of my practice⚒️

I’m really looking forward to opening the doors, meeting new faces and becoming part of the North East’s vibrant art and design community🗜️

Deemouth Artist Studios, Torry, Aberdeen
Venue 245
10am - 4pm, 13th - 21st Sept
(Closed Wednesday 17th)

#neos2025 #northeastopenstudios #aberdeen #deemouthartiststudios #heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

I’m taking part in @northeastopenstudios for the very first time🥂

This is a fantastic opportunity to visit me in my new workshop at @deemouthartiststudios, see what I’ve been working on and explore some of my latest silver pieces up close. From sketchbooks to finished silverware, I’ll be sharing the full journey of my practice⚒️

I’m really looking forward to opening the doors, meeting new faces and becoming part of the North East’s vibrant art and design community🗜️

Deemouth Artist Studios, Torry, Aberdeen
Venue 245
10am - 4pm, 13th - 21st Sept
(Closed Wednesday 17th)

#neos2025 #northeastopenstudios #aberdeen #deemouthartiststudios #heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

I’m delighted to have taken part in the Inches Carr Showcase at the historic Dalkeith Palace this month, a stunning venue where the light and architecture felt perfectly suited to showing my silverware. It was a real privilege to see all nine shortlisted artists’ work brought together in such a setting⚒️

The Inches Carr Award has a rich history of supporting contemporary makers in Scotland. I’m now looking ahead to September, when the final judging takes place at Custom Lane, Edinburgh. Two winners will be awarded a bursary, mentoring and an exhibition opportunity later this year💭

A huge thank you to @visualartsscotland for the opportunity, support and for placing this showcase in such a historic venue🌱

#inchescarraward #vasmember #visualartsscotland #heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

I’m delighted to have taken part in the Inches Carr Showcase at the historic Dalkeith Palace this month, a stunning venue where the light and architecture felt perfectly suited to showing my silverware. It was a real privilege to see all nine shortlisted artists’ work brought together in such a setting⚒️

The Inches Carr Award has a rich history of supporting contemporary makers in Scotland. I’m now looking ahead to September, when the final judging takes place at Custom Lane, Edinburgh. Two winners will be awarded a bursary, mentoring and an exhibition opportunity later this year💭

A huge thank you to @visualartsscotland for the opportunity, support and for placing this showcase in such a historic venue🌱

#inchescarraward #vasmember #visualartsscotland #heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

Before I sign off my @teagreenevents Takeover, I want to share why I do what I do💭

For me, silversmithing is about continuing Scotland’s heritage of craftsmanship, honouring the techniques and traditions of the past while creating objects that feel relevant today. I’m inspired daily by Scotland’s history, culture and landscapes, from the intricate beauty of Pictish carvings to the strength and stillness of standing stones.

My move to Deemouth Artist Studios this summer marks the start of a new chapter - a chance to grow my collections, explore new ideas and connect more deeply with my North-East roots.

If you’d like to see my work in person (and maybe take some home), I’ll be at:

📍 Aberdeen Art Gallery
🗓️ Sat 16th & Sun 17th August
🕙 10–5pm & 11–4pm

Come and say hello, I’d love to see you there!

@teagreenevents @teagreen.marketplace @abdnartmuseums

#teagreentakeover #teagreeninthemaking #heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #aberdeen #deemouthartiststudios #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

Before I sign off my @teagreenevents Takeover, I want to share why I do what I do💭

For me, silversmithing is about continuing Scotland’s heritage of craftsmanship, honouring the techniques and traditions of the past while creating objects that feel relevant today. I’m inspired daily by Scotland’s history, culture and landscapes, from the intricate beauty of Pictish carvings to the strength and stillness of standing stones.

My move to Deemouth Artist Studios this summer marks the start of a new chapter - a chance to grow my collections, explore new ideas and connect more deeply with my North-East roots.

If you’d like to see my work in person (and maybe take some home), I’ll be at:

📍 Aberdeen Art Gallery
🗓️ Sat 16th & Sun 17th August
🕙 10–5pm & 11–4pm

Come and say hello, I’d love to see you there!

@teagreenevents @teagreen.marketplace @abdnartmuseums

#teagreentakeover #teagreeninthemaking #heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #aberdeen #deemouthartiststudios #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

Today, as part of my @teagreenevents Takeover, I’m sharing more about what I make and how I bring each piece to life🔨

Every design begins with research, sketching and modelling inspired by Pictish hoards, ancient stone carvings and Scotland’s rugged coastlines. From there, silver sheets are coaxed into form usually using the slow, methodical rhythms of raising, planishing and chasing. These traditional hammering techniques are centuries old but I use them to create pieces with clean, contemporary lines.

Surface is key in my work. I love the tactile quality of heavily planished silver, its shimmering texture echoing the stone and metalwork of Scotland’s past. Each mark records a moment in the making, a conversation between silver and steel.

This weekend, I’ll have a range of tableware and jewellery, each piece telling a small part of that story, ready to be held, used and treasured⚒️

📍 Aberdeen Art Gallery
🗓️ Sat 16th & Sun 17th August
🕙 10–5pm & 11–4pm

@teagreenevents @teagreen.marketplace @abdnartmuseums

#teagreentakeover #teagreeninthemaking #heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #aberdeen #deemouthartiststudios #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

Today, as part of my @teagreenevents Takeover, I’m sharing more about what I make and how I bring each piece to life🔨

Every design begins with research, sketching and modelling inspired by Pictish hoards, ancient stone carvings and Scotland’s rugged coastlines. From there, silver sheets are coaxed into form usually using the slow, methodical rhythms of raising, planishing and chasing. These traditional hammering techniques are centuries old but I use them to create pieces with clean, contemporary lines.

Surface is key in my work. I love the tactile quality of heavily planished silver, its shimmering texture echoing the stone and metalwork of Scotland’s past. Each mark records a moment in the making, a conversation between silver and steel.

This weekend, I’ll have a range of tableware and jewellery, each piece telling a small part of that story, ready to be held, used and treasured⚒️

📍 Aberdeen Art Gallery
🗓️ Sat 16th & Sun 17th August
🕙 10–5pm & 11–4pm

@teagreenevents @teagreen.marketplace @abdnartmuseums

#teagreentakeover #teagreeninthemaking #heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #aberdeen #deemouthartiststudios #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

Hello, it’s @scottsmith.design on the @teagreenevents Takeover today! I’m a contemporary silversmith based at the vibrant @deemouthartiststudios in Aberdeen🌊

I grew up in the beautiful landscapes of North-East Scotland, outside the historic fishing village of Portsoy. That deep connection to my heritage has never left me and it continues to shape my work as I explore links to my Pictish ancestors.

My pieces are designed to feel at home both on the dining table and in the wild Scottish landscapes that inspired them, a blend of function and quiet sculpture.

This weekend at Tea Green in Aberdeen Art Gallery, I’ll be bringing a selection of handcrafted tableware and jewellery, each made using traditional hammering techniques such as raising, planishing and chasing⚒️

📍 Aberdeen Art Gallery
🗓️ Sat 16th & Sun 17th August
🕙 10–5pm & 11–4pm

@teagreenevents @teagreen.marketplace @abdnartmuseums

#teagreentakeover #teagreeninthemaking #heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #aberdeen #deemouthartiststudios #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

Hello, it’s @scottsmith.design on the @teagreenevents Takeover today! I’m a contemporary silversmith based at the vibrant @deemouthartiststudios in Aberdeen🌊

I grew up in the beautiful landscapes of North-East Scotland, outside the historic fishing village of Portsoy. That deep connection to my heritage has never left me and it continues to shape my work as I explore links to my Pictish ancestors.

My pieces are designed to feel at home both on the dining table and in the wild Scottish landscapes that inspired them, a blend of function and quiet sculpture.

This weekend at Tea Green in Aberdeen Art Gallery, I’ll be bringing a selection of handcrafted tableware and jewellery, each made using traditional hammering techniques such as raising, planishing and chasing⚒️

📍 Aberdeen Art Gallery
🗓️ Sat 16th & Sun 17th August
🕙 10–5pm & 11–4pm

@teagreenevents @teagreen.marketplace @abdnartmuseums

#teagreentakeover #teagreeninthemaking #heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #aberdeen #deemouthartiststudios #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

Delighted to be part of the Icons of Scottish Jewellery exhibition at @aetla alongside such an inspiring lineup of makers from across Scotland. Huge thanks to @keirawraaestewart & @amy_wilson_pr for the kind invitation and continued support of independent Scottish jewellers and silversmiths⚒️

If you’re in Edinburgh for the Fringe, make sure to stop by the gallery and explore the incredible curation of work including a selection of my silver pieces reflecting Scottish material culture and contemporary craft💭

• Ætla, 46 St Stephen Street, Edinburgh
• 1st - 25th August
• Venue 336

@grainnemorton @malcolmappleby46 @ellismhairicameron @alisonmacleodjewellery @kristinamerchant_ @fraserhamiltonjewellery @balintsamad @ebbagoring @sarahbrownjewellery @stefaniecheong @scottsmith.design @edfringe

🥃: @wovenwhisky @distillara

#iconsofscottishjewellery #aetla #edinburghfestival #edfringe #heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

Delighted to be part of the Icons of Scottish Jewellery exhibition at @aetla alongside such an inspiring lineup of makers from across Scotland. Huge thanks to @keirawraaestewart & @amy_wilson_pr for the kind invitation and continued support of independent Scottish jewellers and silversmiths⚒️

If you’re in Edinburgh for the Fringe, make sure to stop by the gallery and explore the incredible curation of work including a selection of my silver pieces reflecting Scottish material culture and contemporary craft💭

• Ætla, 46 St Stephen Street, Edinburgh
• 1st - 25th August
• Venue 336

@grainnemorton @malcolmappleby46 @ellismhairicameron @alisonmacleodjewellery @kristinamerchant_ @fraserhamiltonjewellery @balintsamad @ebbagoring @sarahbrownjewellery @stefaniecheong @scottsmith.design @edfringe

🥃: @wovenwhisky @distillara

#iconsofscottishjewellery #aetla #edinburghfestival #edfringe #heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

Final week in Sheffield as part of my South House Silver Workshop Trust scholarship with Brett Payne and Chris Perry⚒️

It’s been an incredible month of learning, making and refining while I’ve gained so much from being in these workshops, surrounded by generous expertise, good humour, and constant inspiration🗜️

This week I’m tying up a few projects: refining a new quaich, fabricating some alternative handle designs and finishing assembly on a scored silver box. It’s been full-on and deeply rewarding💭

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

Final week in Sheffield as part of my South House Silver Workshop Trust scholarship with Brett Payne and Chris Perry⚒️

It’s been an incredible month of learning, making and refining while I’ve gained so much from being in these workshops, surrounded by generous expertise, good humour, and constant inspiration🗜️

This week I’m tying up a few projects: refining a new quaich, fabricating some alternative handle designs and finishing assembly on a scored silver box. It’s been full-on and deeply rewarding💭

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

Had a wonderful evening last night at the Forfeit Feast at Cutlers Hall, hosted by the Company of Cutlers in Hallamshire in the County of York🍴

The tradition of imposing fines, or forfeits, on Members for non-attendance at meetings or misdemeanours committed at meetings can be traced back to the seventeenth century. During the eighteenth century, the term “forfeit” was also used to describe the fines imposed on cutlers for the late payment, or even non-payment, of their Mark Rents. These were collected in the last week of July and from about 1729, Mark Rent Day was celebrated with a dinner, often referred to as the Searchers’ Feast. This Feast was not held in the Cutlers’ Hall, but at one of the local taverns and it was partly funded by the forfeits. By 1806 this dinner was known as the Forfeit Feast and since 1834 it has been held in the Cutlers’ Hall.

In 1920, the fine for non-attendance at Company meetings was raised to one shilling and the money thus raised is still put towards the cost of the Forfeit Feast💭

Huge thank you to Brett and Kat for so generously inviting Shinta and me as your guests, It was a pleasure to share the evening with so many brilliant supporters of craft⚒️

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

Had a wonderful evening last night at the Forfeit Feast at Cutlers Hall, hosted by the Company of Cutlers in Hallamshire in the County of York🍴

The tradition of imposing fines, or forfeits, on Members for non-attendance at meetings or misdemeanours committed at meetings can be traced back to the seventeenth century. During the eighteenth century, the term “forfeit” was also used to describe the fines imposed on cutlers for the late payment, or even non-payment, of their Mark Rents. These were collected in the last week of July and from about 1729, Mark Rent Day was celebrated with a dinner, often referred to as the Searchers’ Feast. This Feast was not held in the Cutlers’ Hall, but at one of the local taverns and it was partly funded by the forfeits. By 1806 this dinner was known as the Forfeit Feast and since 1834 it has been held in the Cutlers’ Hall.

In 1920, the fine for non-attendance at Company meetings was raised to one shilling and the money thus raised is still put towards the cost of the Forfeit Feast💭

Huge thank you to Brett and Kat for so generously inviting Shinta and me as your guests, It was a pleasure to share the evening with so many brilliant supporters of craft⚒️

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

Three weeks into my South House Silver Workshop Trust scholarship and the hammering continues. After a brilliant fortnight with Brett Payne, I’m now working with Chris Perry in his busy workshop⚒️

This week I’ve been working on planishing, drafting ideas for contemporary quaichs and some brass turning to create a threaded element for a scoring tool which we’ll use on a silver box project soon🗜️

Really enjoying diving deeper into design, precision, and process💭

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

Three weeks into my South House Silver Workshop Trust scholarship and the hammering continues. After a brilliant fortnight with Brett Payne, I’m now working with Chris Perry in his busy workshop⚒️

This week I’ve been working on planishing, drafting ideas for contemporary quaichs and some brass turning to create a threaded element for a scoring tool which we’ll use on a silver box project soon🗜️

Really enjoying diving deeper into design, precision, and process💭

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

Excited to share that I feature in the latest episode of @designexhibitionscotland podcast DES Talks, recorded at my previous workshop at @hugoburgefoundation in the Scottish Borders🎧

It was a real joy to chat with @susanna_beaumont alongside fellow silversmith @katiewatsondesigns head gardener Toby Loveday and CEO @lucy.j.brown about what made Marchmont such a special place to live, work and make. We talked about setting up the @marchmontsilversmiths the joy of craft and the lasting legacy of Hugo Burge whose vision turned that corner of the Borders into a vibrant home for creativity⚒️

You can listen now wherever you get your podcasts💭

#hugoburgefoundation #destalks #scottishcraft #designexhibitionscotland #craftstories #podcastrecommendation #heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #marchmontsilversmithingworkshop #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

Excited to share that I feature in the latest episode of @designexhibitionscotland podcast DES Talks, recorded at my previous workshop at @hugoburgefoundation in the Scottish Borders🎧

It was a real joy to chat with @susanna_beaumont alongside fellow silversmith @katiewatsondesigns head gardener Toby Loveday and CEO @lucy.j.brown about what made Marchmont such a special place to live, work and make. We talked about setting up the @marchmontsilversmiths the joy of craft and the lasting legacy of Hugo Burge whose vision turned that corner of the Borders into a vibrant home for creativity⚒️

You can listen now wherever you get your podcasts💭

#hugoburgefoundation #destalks #scottishcraft #designexhibitionscotland #craftstories #podcastrecommendation #heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #marchmontsilversmithingworkshop #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

Delighted to have three of my pieces included in the Inches Carr Award Showcase Exhibition with @visualartsscotland 🥂

This exhibition brings together 16 shortlisted makers from across Scotland, all pushing the boundaries of contemporary craft with skill, concept and care. It’s an honour to exhibit alongside such a strong group of artists, all sharing a deep commitment to material and process⚒️

Dundas Street Gallery, Edinburgh
2nd–7th July 2025
Open daily, 10:30am–4:30pm

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

Delighted to have three of my pieces included in the Inches Carr Award Showcase Exhibition with @visualartsscotland 🥂

This exhibition brings together 16 shortlisted makers from across Scotland, all pushing the boundaries of contemporary craft with skill, concept and care. It’s an honour to exhibit alongside such a strong group of artists, all sharing a deep commitment to material and process⚒️

Dundas Street Gallery, Edinburgh
2nd–7th July 2025
Open daily, 10:30am–4:30pm

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

I’ve landed in Sheffield⚒️
Delighted to be here for the month as part of my South House Silver Workshop Trust Scholarship, training with the wonderful Brett Payne and Chris Perry.

I’ll be spending the next few weeks diving deep into hammering and fabrication techniques and attempting to bash this whopping 325mm disc of silver into something slightly more functional… Wish me luck💪🏼

Feeling incredibly grateful for this opportunity to invest time in my making and learn from two true masters of the craft. More updates (and dents) to come…

#southhousesilverworkshoptrust #heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

I’ve landed in Sheffield⚒️
Delighted to be here for the month as part of my South House Silver Workshop Trust Scholarship, training with the wonderful Brett Payne and Chris Perry.

I’ll be spending the next few weeks diving deep into hammering and fabrication techniques and attempting to bash this whopping 325mm disc of silver into something slightly more functional… Wish me luck💪🏼

Feeling incredibly grateful for this opportunity to invest time in my making and learn from two true masters of the craft. More updates (and dents) to come…

#southhousesilverworkshoptrust #heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

I recently took part in a @cbsilversmiths training course focused on hinges and what a rewarding challenge it was⚒️

Led by @p.e.davison this introduction into traditional hinge construction has opened up possibilities for future work including functional silverware to intricate lidded boxes. The level of precision and patience required was intense, but hugely satisfying🗜️

Grateful to be developing my technical skills through these kinds of opportunities, they make such a difference to my practice. A lot more filing practise in my future…

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

I recently took part in a @cbsilversmiths training course focused on hinges and what a rewarding challenge it was⚒️

Led by @p.e.davison this introduction into traditional hinge construction has opened up possibilities for future work including functional silverware to intricate lidded boxes. The level of precision and patience required was intense, but hugely satisfying🗜️

Grateful to be developing my technical skills through these kinds of opportunities, they make such a difference to my practice. A lot more filing practise in my future…

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

What a beautiful Open Studios weekend with the @hugoburgefoundation Thank you to everyone who visited the @marchmontsilversmiths to chat, explore and support my work one last time before I head North🌊

This week I’m packing up the workshop and preparing for the big move to Aberdeen, where I’ll be setting up in my new space at @deemouthartiststudios A bittersweet goodbye to this place that’s been home to so much making, laughter, and learning and such an exciting new chapter ahead.

Delighted to also be showcasing my sterling silver safety pins, small but mighty pieces exploring tradition, strength, and symbolism. You’ll be able to see them in person at the @stbfportsoy at the end of the month⚓️

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #marchmontsilversmithingworkshop #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

What a beautiful Open Studios weekend with the @hugoburgefoundation Thank you to everyone who visited the @marchmontsilversmiths to chat, explore and support my work one last time before I head North🌊

This week I’m packing up the workshop and preparing for the big move to Aberdeen, where I’ll be setting up in my new space at @deemouthartiststudios A bittersweet goodbye to this place that’s been home to so much making, laughter, and learning and such an exciting new chapter ahead.

Delighted to also be showcasing my sterling silver safety pins, small but mighty pieces exploring tradition, strength, and symbolism. You’ll be able to see them in person at the @stbfportsoy at the end of the month⚓️

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #marchmontsilversmithingworkshop #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

What a fabulous weekend at @goldsmithsnorth✨
Fancy shirt’s in the wash and I’m back to the workshop getting everything ready for the next summer events⚒️

@hugoburgefoundation Scottish Borders, 7th–8th June

@stbfportsoy Portsoy, Aberdeenshire, 28th–29th June

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #marchmontsilversmithingworkshop #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

What a fabulous weekend at @goldsmithsnorth✨
Fancy shirt’s in the wash and I’m back to the workshop getting everything ready for the next summer events⚒️

@hugoburgefoundation Scottish Borders, 7th–8th June

@stbfportsoy Portsoy, Aberdeenshire, 28th–29th June

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #marchmontsilversmithingworkshop #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

Busy preparing for @goldsmithsnorth this weekend!⚒️

This is my first time showing at this beautiful event and I can’t wait to share my latest collection of contemporary silverware and jewellery💭

30th May - 1st June
Fri & Sat: 10am–5pm, Sun: 10am–4pm
Cutlers’ Hall, Sheffield🍴

#goldsmithsnorth #cutlershall #goldsmithsnorth2025 #heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #marchmontsilversmithingworkshop #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

Busy preparing for @goldsmithsnorth this weekend!⚒️

This is my first time showing at this beautiful event and I can’t wait to share my latest collection of contemporary silverware and jewellery💭

30th May - 1st June
Fri & Sat: 10am–5pm, Sun: 10am–4pm
Cutlers’ Hall, Sheffield🍴

#goldsmithsnorth #cutlershall #goldsmithsnorth2025 #heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #marchmontsilversmithingworkshop #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

Shortly I’ll be saying farewell to Marchmont and stepping into an exciting new chapter, taking over @meganfalconerjewellery old workshop at @deemouthartiststudios in Aberdeen, as she moves into her stunning new space in Craigievar⚒️

It’s a bittersweet moment as I reflect on what a transformative two and a half years it’s been as a Founding Tenant of the Marchmont Silversmithing Workshop. I’ve had the privilege of watching these old kennels evolve from an empty shell into a thriving hive of activity filled with tools, learning and memories.

During my time here, I’ve pushed my technical practice to new levels, learned from and alongside makers I deeply admire and forged lifelong friendships with the most kind and thoughtful people. It’s also where I discovered the quiet joy of growing vegetables in my sunny greenhouse, inspired by the beautiful glasshouses of the Hugo Burge Foundation🌿

After five and a half years of a long-distance relationship, I’ll also finally be moving in with my partner @rosslawrencexx - A personal milestone I’m so grateful to reach and one that makes this new chapter feel even more meaningful.

Thank you to the incredible generosity of Hugo Burge and Graham Stewart, with the support of @hugoburgefoundation and the Incorporation of Goldsmiths through the Scottish Goldsmiths Trust, for making all of this possible. As well as everyone who made this place feel like home, especially my workshop partners-in-crime @katiewatsondesigns and @hannahkeddiedesign for the laughs, support and sticking together through all the beautiful chaos🤍

Aberdeen awaits and I’m excited to bring everything I’ve learned here into what comes next. Keep an eye out for new work, new ideas and new vegetables (hopefully)

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #marchmontsilversmithingworkshop #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

Shortly I’ll be saying farewell to Marchmont and stepping into an exciting new chapter, taking over @meganfalconerjewellery old workshop at @deemouthartiststudios in Aberdeen, as she moves into her stunning new space in Craigievar⚒️

It’s a bittersweet moment as I reflect on what a transformative two and a half years it’s been as a Founding Tenant of the Marchmont Silversmithing Workshop. I’ve had the privilege of watching these old kennels evolve from an empty shell into a thriving hive of activity filled with tools, learning and memories.

During my time here, I’ve pushed my technical practice to new levels, learned from and alongside makers I deeply admire and forged lifelong friendships with the most kind and thoughtful people. It’s also where I discovered the quiet joy of growing vegetables in my sunny greenhouse, inspired by the beautiful glasshouses of the Hugo Burge Foundation🌿

After five and a half years of a long-distance relationship, I’ll also finally be moving in with my partner @rosslawrencexx - A personal milestone I’m so grateful to reach and one that makes this new chapter feel even more meaningful.

Thank you to the incredible generosity of Hugo Burge and Graham Stewart, with the support of @hugoburgefoundation and the Incorporation of Goldsmiths through the Scottish Goldsmiths Trust, for making all of this possible. As well as everyone who made this place feel like home, especially my workshop partners-in-crime @katiewatsondesigns and @hannahkeddiedesign for the laughs, support and sticking together through all the beautiful chaos🤍

Aberdeen awaits and I’m excited to bring everything I’ve learned here into what comes next. Keep an eye out for new work, new ideas and new vegetables (hopefully)

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #marchmontsilversmithingworkshop #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

A glimpse of my latest kilt pins & brooches inspired by the traditional safety pin form, reimagined with my contemporary nod to Scotland’s ancient past🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Each pin will weave together elements of Pictish design, referencing carved stones and ancient symbols alongside clean, modern lines. It’s important to me that these pieces celebrate both heritage and personal storytelling, allowing the wearer to carry a piece of history reinterpreted for today⚒️

These pins are designed to be versatile - worn traditionally with Highland dress, on a scarf, or on a knit jumper. With each individually made by hand, Try one on in person at my upcoming shows:

@goldsmithsnorth, Sheffield, 30th May–1st June

@hugoburgefoundation, Scottish Borders, 7th–8th June

@stbfportsoy, Portsoy, Aberdeenshire, 28th–29th June🌊

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #marchmontsilversmithingworkshop #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

A glimpse of my latest kilt pins & brooches inspired by the traditional safety pin form, reimagined with my contemporary nod to Scotland’s ancient past🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Each pin will weave together elements of Pictish design, referencing carved stones and ancient symbols alongside clean, modern lines. It’s important to me that these pieces celebrate both heritage and personal storytelling, allowing the wearer to carry a piece of history reinterpreted for today⚒️

These pins are designed to be versatile - worn traditionally with Highland dress, on a scarf, or on a knit jumper. With each individually made by hand, Try one on in person at my upcoming shows:

@goldsmithsnorth, Sheffield, 30th May–1st June

@hugoburgefoundation, Scottish Borders, 7th–8th June

@stbfportsoy, Portsoy, Aberdeenshire, 28th–29th June🌊

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #marchmontsilversmithingworkshop #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

Dates for the Diary!

I’m so excited to share where you’ll be able to find me and my work in person over the next few months, from Sheffield to Portsoy🌊

@goldsmithsnorth, Sheffield, 30th May–1st June
Exhibiting for the first time at this prestigious event🥂

@hugoburgefoundation, Scottish Borders, 7th–8th June
Opening our beautiful workshop doors for the Foundation’s Open Weekend🌷

@stbfportsoy, Portsoy, Aberdeenshire, 28th–29th June
Thrilled to have a stand in the Craft Marquee by the Salmon Bothy at the Portsoy Boats Festival - especially proud to be exhibiting in my hometown🐟

Looking forward to meeting familiar faces and new friends along the way. Come and say hello and see the new work I’ve been busy creating⚒️

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #marchmontsilversmithingworkshop #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

Dates for the Diary!

I’m so excited to share where you’ll be able to find me and my work in person over the next few months, from Sheffield to Portsoy🌊

@goldsmithsnorth, Sheffield, 30th May–1st June
Exhibiting for the first time at this prestigious event🥂

@hugoburgefoundation, Scottish Borders, 7th–8th June
Opening our beautiful workshop doors for the Foundation’s Open Weekend🌷

@stbfportsoy, Portsoy, Aberdeenshire, 28th–29th June
Thrilled to have a stand in the Craft Marquee by the Salmon Bothy at the Portsoy Boats Festival - especially proud to be exhibiting in my hometown🐟

Looking forward to meeting familiar faces and new friends along the way. Come and say hello and see the new work I’ve been busy creating⚒️

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #marchmontsilversmithingworkshop #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

A real treat having the wonderful @bryonyknox in the workshop last week. We soaked up the sunshine and her knowledge while exploring deep repousse, A tactile technique that she makes look effortless⚒️

Huge thanks to Bryony for so generously sharing her skills, stories and tool tips while showing us how to replicate her tools by forging steel ourselves. It was a joy to learn from you and spend time making together with our other familiar faces visiting🤍

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #marchmontsilversmithingworkshop #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

A real treat having the wonderful @bryonyknox in the workshop last week. We soaked up the sunshine and her knowledge while exploring deep repousse, A tactile technique that she makes look effortless⚒️

Huge thanks to Bryony for so generously sharing her skills, stories and tool tips while showing us how to replicate her tools by forging steel ourselves. It was a joy to learn from you and spend time making together with our other familiar faces visiting🤍

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #marchmontsilversmithingworkshop #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

I am absolutely thrilled to announce that I have been awarded a South House Workshop Trust Scholarship to further develop my silversmithing skills under the mentorship of master silversmith Brett Payne in Sheffield🥄

This fully funded, month-long residency will allow me to push my hammering techniques and refine key silversmithing skills - strengthening the foundation of my craft and enabling me to take my work to new heights⚒️

A huge thank you to the South House Workshop Trust and the generous sponsors who make this opportunity possible. Their commitment to supporting emerging silversmiths is invaluable, and I am honoured to be among such a talented group of scholars this year🗜️

This is a major step forward in my career, and I can’t wait to share what I learn. Watch this space💭

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #marchmontsilversmithingworkshop #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

I am absolutely thrilled to announce that I have been awarded a South House Workshop Trust Scholarship to further develop my silversmithing skills under the mentorship of master silversmith Brett Payne in Sheffield🥄

This fully funded, month-long residency will allow me to push my hammering techniques and refine key silversmithing skills - strengthening the foundation of my craft and enabling me to take my work to new heights⚒️

A huge thank you to the South House Workshop Trust and the generous sponsors who make this opportunity possible. Their commitment to supporting emerging silversmiths is invaluable, and I am honoured to be among such a talented group of scholars this year🗜️

This is a major step forward in my career, and I can’t wait to share what I learn. Watch this space💭

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #marchmontsilversmithingworkshop #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

Last week, I had the privilege of touring the Silver Vaults at Drapers’ Hall, home to the silver collections of the Worshipful Company of Drapers, Worshipful Company of Entrepreneurs, and currently, the Clothworkers Company. Among them sits the Lilani Goblet, which I had the honour of creating for the Worshipful Company of Entrepreneurs last year⚒️

The day continued with their Spring Lunch at the Reform Club, Pall Mall, where my goblet was brought to the table for its patron, Pinky Lilani CBE DL, to enjoy - a special moment seeing my work in context in such a historic setting🥂

Events like these highlight the rich traditions and craftsmanship of the livery world, and I’m incredibly grateful to be part of that legacy. A huge thank you to Duncan and the Company of Entrepreneurs for such a memorable experience💭

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #marchmontsilversmithingworkshop #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

Last week, I had the privilege of touring the Silver Vaults at Drapers’ Hall, home to the silver collections of the Worshipful Company of Drapers, Worshipful Company of Entrepreneurs, and currently, the Clothworkers Company. Among them sits the Lilani Goblet, which I had the honour of creating for the Worshipful Company of Entrepreneurs last year⚒️

The day continued with their Spring Lunch at the Reform Club, Pall Mall, where my goblet was brought to the table for its patron, Pinky Lilani CBE DL, to enjoy - a special moment seeing my work in context in such a historic setting🥂

Events like these highlight the rich traditions and craftsmanship of the livery world, and I’m incredibly grateful to be part of that legacy. A huge thank you to Duncan and the Company of Entrepreneurs for such a memorable experience💭

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #marchmontsilversmithingworkshop #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

Spent a perfect unseasonably sunny Scottish day exploring Edin’s Hall Broch with my boyfriend - The most southernly broch, perched on the edge of the Lammermuir Hills. Brochs are drystone towers dating back over 2,000 years, scattered across Scotland, with their true purpose still debated - likely fortified homes, status symbols, or defensive structures🪨

These ancient ruins and their incredible craftsmanship have long inspired my silversmithing. The precision of interlocking stonework, the resilience of these structures, and the connection to Scotland’s deep history all find their way into my work. Exploring sites like this helps me reconnect with traditional forms while reimagining them in metal⚒️

Feeling inspired to bring more Pictish and Iron Age influences into the workshop🥄

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #marchmontsilversmithingworkshop #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

Spent a perfect unseasonably sunny Scottish day exploring Edin’s Hall Broch with my boyfriend - The most southernly broch, perched on the edge of the Lammermuir Hills. Brochs are drystone towers dating back over 2,000 years, scattered across Scotland, with their true purpose still debated - likely fortified homes, status symbols, or defensive structures🪨

These ancient ruins and their incredible craftsmanship have long inspired my silversmithing. The precision of interlocking stonework, the resilience of these structures, and the connection to Scotland’s deep history all find their way into my work. Exploring sites like this helps me reconnect with traditional forms while reimagining them in metal⚒️

Feeling inspired to bring more Pictish and Iron Age influences into the workshop🥄

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #marchmontsilversmithingworkshop #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

With @brettpaynesilversmith & @gordonhamme in the @marchmontsilversmiths workshop this week, sharing their wisdom on building successful craft businesses, it feels like the perfect time to share my Forged Thistle Spoon - a piece I created during a masterclass with Brett🥄

Forged from a single ingot with no splits or joins, this generous spoon nods to my Scottish heritage while showcasing my hammering techniques in a refined, elegant form - where every mark is deliberate, and there’s nowhere to hide⚒️

📷: @shannontofts

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #marchmontsilversmithingworkshop #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

With @brettpaynesilversmith & @gordonhamme in the @marchmontsilversmiths workshop this week, sharing their wisdom on building successful craft businesses, it feels like the perfect time to share my Forged Thistle Spoon - a piece I created during a masterclass with Brett🥄

Forged from a single ingot with no splits or joins, this generous spoon nods to my Scottish heritage while showcasing my hammering techniques in a refined, elegant form - where every mark is deliberate, and there’s nowhere to hide⚒️

📷: @shannontofts

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #marchmontsilversmithingworkshop #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

Experimenting, sampling and trying new techniques in the workshop as I prepare for Borders Art Fair this weekend - I can’t wait to share what I’ve been working on⚒️

Borders Events Centre, Kelso
Friday 14th: 10am - 4pm
Saturday 15th: 10am - 5pm
Sunday 16th: 10am - 4pm
TD5 8LS

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #marchmontsilversmithingworkshop #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

Experimenting, sampling and trying new techniques in the workshop as I prepare for Borders Art Fair this weekend - I can’t wait to share what I’ve been working on⚒️

Borders Events Centre, Kelso
Friday 14th: 10am - 4pm
Saturday 15th: 10am - 5pm
Sunday 16th: 10am - 4pm
TD5 8LS

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #marchmontsilversmithingworkshop #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

Raising & planishing & planishing & planishing as I work on the design for this Burghead Bull Beaker⚒️

Inspired by the ancient Pictish carvings of the Burghead Bulls found in the North East of Scotland, These stones are thought to date back to the 5th or 6th century and depict powerful bulls that have become an important part of Scotland’s artistic heritage - Including my own, Coming from a cattle farming background🐄

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #marchmontsilversmithingworkshop #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

Raising & planishing & planishing & planishing as I work on the design for this Burghead Bull Beaker⚒️

Inspired by the ancient Pictish carvings of the Burghead Bulls found in the North East of Scotland, These stones are thought to date back to the 5th or 6th century and depict powerful bulls that have become an important part of Scotland’s artistic heritage - Including my own, Coming from a cattle farming background🐄

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #marchmontsilversmithingworkshop #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

What a weekend! A huge thank you to everyone who came along and made New Traditions such a special event - we are so grateful for your support🤍

Bare with us while we sort through photos, unpack the tools, and get back into making for the next project… exciting things ahead, so watch this space!⚒️

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #marchmontsilversmithingworkshop #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

What a weekend! A huge thank you to everyone who came along and made New Traditions such a special event - we are so grateful for your support🤍

Bare with us while we sort through photos, unpack the tools, and get back into making for the next project… exciting things ahead, so watch this space!⚒️

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #marchmontsilversmithingworkshop #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

Final touches underway for our exhibition at @coburghouse this weekend! We can’t wait to share our work and hope to see as many of you as possible for what’s set to be an exciting few days⚒️

Makers Meet-Up: Saturday Afternoon
Informal Public Demo: Sunday Morning

‘New Traditions’ – From First Sketch to Last Hammer Strike
Sat 8th – Sun 9th Feb | 11am-4pm
Coburg House, Edinburgh

Free tickets via link in bio, See you there!

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #marchmontsilversmithingworkshop #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

Final touches underway for our exhibition at @coburghouse this weekend! We can’t wait to share our work and hope to see as many of you as possible for what’s set to be an exciting few days⚒️

Makers Meet-Up: Saturday Afternoon
Informal Public Demo: Sunday Morning

‘New Traditions’ – From First Sketch to Last Hammer Strike
Sat 8th – Sun 9th Feb | 11am-4pm
Coburg House, Edinburgh

Free tickets via link in bio, See you there!

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #marchmontsilversmithingworkshop #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

Burning off the last traces of pitch on this wee seam raised vase, Working my way through the ‘To Do’ list before our @marchmontsilversmiths exhibition in February⚒️

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #marchmontsilversmithingworkshop #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

Burning off the last traces of pitch on this wee seam raised vase, Working my way through the ‘To Do’ list before our @marchmontsilversmiths exhibition in February⚒️

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #marchmontsilversmithingworkshop #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

Reposted from @edinburghassayoffice - Happy 2025!

‘With 2025 comes the start of ‘A’ new series of Date Letters for our hallmarking customers, featuring a new typeface starting with the letter ‘A’.

The Date Letter is an optional, non-compulsory mark, indicating the year the item was hallmarked. The Date Letter changes annually on 1 January. When the alphabet ends, as it did in 2024 with ‘Z’, the typeface, case and surround on the date letter are updated.’

Looking forward to a busy year ahead while being a part of this exciting new chapter of Scottish hallmarking!⚒️

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #marchmontsilversmithingworkshop #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

Reposted from @edinburghassayoffice - Happy 2025!

‘With 2025 comes the start of ‘A’ new series of Date Letters for our hallmarking customers, featuring a new typeface starting with the letter ‘A’.

The Date Letter is an optional, non-compulsory mark, indicating the year the item was hallmarked. The Date Letter changes annually on 1 January. When the alphabet ends, as it did in 2024 with ‘Z’, the typeface, case and surround on the date letter are updated.’

Looking forward to a busy year ahead while being a part of this exciting new chapter of Scottish hallmarking!⚒️

#heritagecraft #craftbritain #scottishmaker #scottishsilver #sterlingsilver #silverware #silversmithing #contemporarybritishsilver #contemporarybritishsilversmiths #contemporarybritishsilverware #functionalsilver #marchmontsilversmithingworkshop #edinburghassayoffice #scottsmithdesign

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