Collection: Hebridean Colours

Our Scottish wool yarn is a limited edition, seasonal product. In the Outer Hebrides, we shear our sheep on our crofts in late June. The wool is then graded, bagged and sent to the mill for spinning. After that, there is no more … the dye is set.

The hues of our colour range reflect the subtle tones and shades of the Outer Hebrides.
Our ecosystems here are as much Highland as Island given that our habitats range from moor to machair, shore and sea. In relatively short distances, you can encounter gliding golden eagles, wild orchids and roaring Atlantic breakers. Living in this wild and special place we are constantly reminded of how important it is to care for our environment.

We overdye our Storm Grey and Haar blended yarns to achieve beautifully subtle and broken colours relating to our rustic, wild environment.

Why not knit yourself a little bit of our special islands.

PURE WOOL

SUSTAINABLE

ETHICAL

TRACEABLE

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Hamish’s Antarctic Gansey

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What to knit with our yarn

Our range of knitting patterns are being developed in collaboration with leading knitwear designers. They are unique to The Birlinn Yarn Company and draw their creative inspiration from the culture, ecology and aesthetics of the Outer Hebrides.

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