Wool Sources in Scotland

If you can't find wool on the Shetlands...

It's not necessarily easy, but it might be easier now than last year, and who knows about next year. A new yarn shop just opened a month or so ago in Glasgow and I hear that it's very nice indeed.

=Tamar

And the name of the shop????????

Shelagh

Hi Caroline.....a lady I know in another group lives in Scotland and Knits so I just posted a request for her assistance.....not sure of the time zone but think they are ahead about 8 hours. I will pass on her sources for you when she replies.

Donna

This is true but I was really hoping not to have to take the wool off the sheep myself!!

Thanks so much!!

But that's half the fun!

Somebody else suggested J&S - their mill and mill store are in the Shetlands - call ahead to be sure it's open, and take several barf bags for the ferry (unless you're well-heeled and plane over!).

lol - we decided a long time ago we'd take the plane. It has all to do about my stomach not my heels. The thought of a four hour ferry ride on the North Sea makes me nauseous.

Oh dear, that's Fair Isle we're flying to. Boating from Aberdeen to Lerwick. Maybe I'll just have to sample enough whisky to knock me out.

Oh dear, that's Fair Isle we're flying to. Boating from Aberdeen to Lerwick. Maybe I'll just have to sample enough whisky to knock me out.

got her reply....hope this helps:

Hi Donna, do you know that you have completely stumped me on this one!

I've searched for ages and it seems that you can order cashmere yarn/wool for knitting from the web, but I can't find any shops to visit in Scotland where you could go to buy it. All they offer are ready made garments (at astronomical prices, I might add).

The best ones to order cashmere wool from on the web seem to be:

I hope she has a wonderful trip - the islands are very beautiful BUT if she is coming any time other than midwinter please warn her to bring plenty of "anti-bite" cream. Scotland, and particularly the islands, are renowned for their midges. Midges are foul little beasts similar to mosquitoes and you can be left with golf-ball sized lumps if they take a liking to your particular flavour! If she runs out of cream then the best one to buy over here is called Anthisan, an anti-histamine cream you can get from any pharmacy. And I know (from bitter experience) that it works!!!! :-)

Sorry I couldn't be more helpful but if I manage to gather any more info. I'll let you know.

All the best

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It may not be that bad. It isn't stormy _all_ the time.

=Tamar