Sustainability

Sustainability and Made Scotland

Sustainability is a thread that runs through everything we do, from the way our makers source materials to the way we all design, create and package their products.

We connect people who care about how and where things are made with talented Scottish makers who care just as much. These are individuals and small businesses crafting goods with thought and integrity, not selling mass-produced souvenirs. Perhaps you're like us and are tired of the way the Scottish gifts market has long been dominated by cliché and poor quality. Too much tartan tat shipped in from elsewhere, with no connection to the people or the land. We’re trying to help change that.

Our makers do things differently. Take Blackthorn Salt - made on the West Coast using one of the most sustainable salt production methods in the world. Or Amy Britton with her Harris Tweed accessories - she spent years tracking down all the parts to her products so every part of them could be made here. These are makers going the extra mile to do things properly.

Many of our makers are deeply inspired by the Scottish landscape. Some even grow their own botanicals, like Seilich, Raven and A.S Apoth. When you buy from them, you’re not just buying a product. You’re supporting a way of life that puts care, quality, and sustainability first.

The charities we’ve supported in our first two years reflect all of this. They include the Scottish Wildlife Trust, CanDo, National Trust for Scotland, Horse Time and The Maclean Foundation, which funds clean water initiatives in Madagascar. 

Sustainability matters. Not because it’s a buzzword, but because it’s necessary and has a direct impact on all our lives.