Castleyards Ring Willow One of the trail blazing

One of the trail blazing 'Glasgow Girls' of the early 20th century

and it is these words that are etched around this ring - in a facsimile of Burns' own handwriting

000 years old

inspired by dandelion seeds scattering gently in a summer breeze

Castleyards Ring Willow One of the trail blazingA bold design, reminiscent of Medieval patterning. Its name comes from the old yards surrounding Kirkwall castle, built in the middles ages and demolished in the late 19th century. Our shop and studio sits in this area, reputedly on the spot of the castle's blacksmith's. So the tradition of metalworking here is much longer than when Ola set up business in 1960!