LoullyMakes Handmade in Scotland

31/08/2026

06/08/2026

Flodden Day 2026, with family, friends and a community of thousands who gather on the Border between Scotland and England to commemorate a tumultuous battle fought over 5 centuries ago.

But while this day is marked with respect, it is not a day of sorrow nor division. For most of us this day is about coming together, tradition and spectacle, of sentiments "better felt than tellt" .
Of knowing who we are and where we come from.

You might have heard the familiar military lament "The Flooers o'The Forest', penned after Flodden. A numbef of lyrical interpretations are known, but the.ancient tune endures.

"The Flowers of the Forest

I've heard the lilting, at the yowe-milking,
Lasses a-lilting before dawn o' day;
But now they are moaning on ilka green loaning;
"The Flowers of the Forest are a' wede away".

As buchts, in the morning, nae blythe lads are scorning;
The lasses are lonely and dowie and wae.
Nae daffin', nae gabbin', but sighing and sobbing,
Ilk ane lifts her leglen, and hies her away.

In hairst, at the shearing, nae youths now are jeering,
The Bandsters are lyart, and runkled and grey.
At fair or at preaching, nae wooing, nae fleeching,
The Flowers of the Forest are a' wede away.

At e'en, in the gloaming, nae swankies are roaming,
'Bout stacks wi' the lasses at bogle to play.
But ilk ane sits drearie, lamenting her dearie,
The Flowers of the Forest are a' wede away.

Dule and wae for the order sent our lads to the Border;
The English, for ance, by guile wan the day:
The Flowers of the Forest, that foucht aye the foremost,
The prime o' our land are cauld in the clay.

We'll hae nae mair lilting, at the yowe-milking,
Women and bairns are dowie and wae.
Sighing and moaning, on ilka green loaning,
The Flowers of the forest are a' wede away."

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04/08/2026

17/07/2026

Another creative shoot with Gordon Nicolson Kiltmakers today, with the help of family and friends.
These beautiful behind-the-scenes snapshots were captured by our nephew, Angus (aged 11)

Looks like we have a talented photograoher in the making 🙌📷

This was a special day ❤️

15/06/2026

What a night, what a show ! Kicking up our heels to see our LoullyMakes Tweed cape on stage last night with the amazing .
Good country girls ROCK in boots and capes 👢 !

11/06/2026

"I knew when coming to Scotland exactly where I wanted to get me a shawl... thank you ! Such a treasured keepsake.... "

We are always thrilled to see our shawls being worn, and love to hear how much you enjoy them. To be able to share these beautiful images too is wonderful, thank you .davies , we are so honoured to play a small part in your memorable day. 💕

💍 Lizzie Edgerton
📸 Rose & Julien - The Scottish Borders Experience

28/05/2026

Another shoot day with on the streets and secret corners of the Old Town in glorious weather, having glorious fun. New things soon, keep following !

01/05/2026

Inspired by the Outlander universe, our LoullyMakes Outlandish collection captures the romance, drama, and wild beauty of the Scottish Highlands.

Pictured here is our lightweight shawl in Isle of Skye tartan, woven in Selkirk by Lochcarron of Scotland in rich, heathery tones of purple, green, and brown.

Handmade in Scotland from 100% pure wool, it’s beautifully soft, with a natural drape that moves with you. The perfect nod to our beautiful Scottish landscapes, and the stories within them.



nicolsonkiltmakers.com

Photos by Rose & Julien

28/04/2026

Exciting News from British Wool & Lochcarron of Scotland !

27/04/2026

While the wool sheds are temporarily quieter, I've spent a fascinating day out of the office with Gordon Nicolson Kiltmakers , huge thanks to Lochcarron of Scotland and British Wool for the invite to visit the Selkirk Wool Depot and discover the processes involved from fleece to yarn.... did you know, that all kilt-weight Strome tartan cloth woven by Lochcarron is now 100% Scottish Wool ?
Supported by new labelling initiatives, you will begin to find it easier to identify authentic products made using traceable, British and Scottish wool...and what a versatile fibre wool truly is ! We loved meeting everyone today, so many talented advocates for home grown wool ! 🐑🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧
Stay curious, theres much more to follow ..