I had a great experience at the Islander workshop! There were so many different options to choose from and you could upgrade your bag if you wished with no fuss. Isaac was friendly and made the buildi... See more
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Islander® is an Edinburgh-based brand specialising in footwear and accessories. We create distinctive, beautifully crafted designs for men and women using Scotland’s finest Harris Tweed®. We have seven stores in Edinburgh, and one in St. Andrews. Please see a list of our locations below. Islander Flagship - 95 West Bow, EH1 2JP Islander Workshop - 42 Candlemaker Row, EH1 2QE Islander 54 - 54 Candlemaker Row, EH1 2QE Islander Cafe - 37 Marshall Street, EH8 9BJ Islander Canongate - 6 Sibbald Walk, EH8 8FT Islander Arches - Arch 10, East Market St, EH8 8FS Islander Stockbridge, 63 Raeburn Place, EH4 1JF Islander St Andrews - 120 Market St, KY16 9PD. The Islander Handbag Experience offers customers to create their very own bespoke Islander Satchel, during our 1-hour workshop, now open 5 locations in Edinburgh: Islander Workshop - 42 Candlemaker Row, EH1 2QE Islander 54 - 54 Candlemaker Row, EH1 2QE Islander Cafe - 37 Marshall Street, EH8 9BJ Islander Canongate - 6 Sibbald Walk, EH8 8FT Islander Arches - Arch 10, East Market St, EH8 8FS And also in St Andrews.
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11a Bankhead Crossway N, EH11 4DT, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- 01314536160
- service@islanderuk.com
- islanderuk.com
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Cameron and Charlie are amazing and…
Cameron and Charlie are amazing and very helpful during the workshop. I highly recommend
Lucy and Ruby were amazing during our…
Lucy and Ruby were amazing during our bag making class. Very knowledgeable and helpful!
My sister and I did the Islander…
My sister and I did the Islander Workshop on Candlemaker Row led by Gill and it was so much fun! Gill was so lovely and we are obsessed with the handbags we made! Such a fun souvenir to bring home with us!
Do it - even if you're comming alone!
It was a great experience. The booking is easy, the staff members (Lucy and Ruby) were really kind and helpful and also gave great instructions. I went there alone, but everyone was really friendly, and know I have a lovely bag to take home!
Fun and worthwhile experience!
My wanted to make a purse and I did not want her to sit by herself so I signed up as well and made a wash bag. I was not expecting much as I was there mostly to support my wife. But it was really a good time and the hosts Lauren and Chris were very nice, welcoming and helpful during the process. I would highly recommend this for a unique Scottish experience. And you get a fantastic souvenir as well!
This was a fantastic experience....
This was a fantastic experience....Lucy and Ruby were very helpful and made it easy to follow! Highly recommend it for anyone who wants an amazing keepsake!
Love, Love Love
I have purchased a couple of times from this company from Australia. Arrives quickly, packed well, quality of the goods is brilliant.
Highly recommend, cannot wait to visit a shop in June when we visit.
10/10 Would recommend
Ellie and Chris were wonderful hosts for our handbag making activity. My wife had an amazing time attempting to build her mini satchel while I breezed through my toiletry bag (apparently it was the most challenging since it required 21-23 screws to assemble) I did get an applause which boosted my ego. Definitely recommend trying this out if your wife wants a handbag or if your man needs a toiletry bag…or vice versa
Great experience
Great experience on Friday 10th doing the workshop with Issac and Chris. So helpful and engaging, thank you again!
Wonderful time handbag making
We had a wonderful time making our bags. Thank you for the fabulous experience Chris and I think it was Ellie. You were amazing.
Had great fun making my bag
Had great fun making my bag. Connor and Michelle were fab and very supportive. Many thanks!!
It was great Ellie and Chris were…
It was great Ellie and Chris were amazing teachers of making a bag it was a fun experience thank you so much . 😊
Islander
Michelle and Conner were such delightful hosts. They made the experience enjoyable, but also a lot of help with assembling my bag. It was an experience I’ll cherish!
Lovely experience
Jane and Caitlyn were very sweet and it was a lovely experience to do in Edinburgh. Thank you!
This was a really fun experience
This was a really fun experience. Michelle & Connor who were running the workshop were so friendly and made it so much more enjoyable.
Only stress of this workshop is the choice.
Michelle and Heather were very friendly…
Michelle and Heather were very friendly and helpful. They kept things both easy and moving along. It was a fun experience.
The perfect souvenir!
The perfect souvenir!! Fun and Funny experience!!
Heather and Michelle were amazing
Heather and Michelle were amazing! The options and colour selections were fab - I fully recommend this workshop to anyone!
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