Knitting in the Scottish Highlands
Join Carol Meldrum in the Scottish Highlands for a week of workshops and excursions with fellow yarn lovers. Staying in Inverness, the cultural capital of the Scottish Highlands, enjoy a cruise along legendary Loch Ness, a visit to Knockando Woolmill, an Alpaca Farm and browse colourful wool shops. In the company of like-minded knitters, who share your passion for knitting, enjoy several knitting workshops with Carol Meldrum and a Beaded Dorset button workshop with Tania Ashton Jones.
Your Tour Includes
- Private coach travel for tours and excursions
- 7 nights bed and breakfast accommodation at Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa
- Dinner on first and final evenings
- 2 and a half days of knitting workshops with Carol Meldrum
- Beaded Dorset Buttons workshop with Tania Ashton Jones
- The services of an experienced tour manager
Carol Meldrum
Carol Meldrum is a textile designer, workshop tutor and author of many popular knitting and crochet titles. She is also the creative force behind the fashion accessories label Beatknit. She has worked within the textile industry as a designer for many High Street fashion outlets as well as internationally renowned hand knit label Rowan. Carol is also a successful workshop tutor teaching all aspects of knit and crochet on an informal basis to both groups and individuals.
Itinerary
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Overview
Meet your tour manager and Carol in Inverness. This evening's dinner is included at the hotel, so you can meet and get to know your fellow knitters.
Includes Dinner
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This morning we will enjoy a walking tour of Inverness with a local guide. Our guide will show us the highlights including Inverness Town House, Inverness Castle and its views over the city, the Victorian Market, home to quaint boutique shops, and St. Andrew’s Cathedral. You’ll have the opportunity to either grab some lunch whilst in city or return to the hotel before your afternoon knitting workshop with Carol.
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A visit to the Scottish Highlands would not be complete without a visit to the famous Loch Ness. We will take a coach to Clansman Harbour where we will board a boat for a cruise along the mysterious waters of Loch Ness. There will be the opportunity to hop ashore for a 1-hour visit to the iconic Urquhart Castle and discover its historic and turbulent past. Returning to Clansman Harbour, on the return drive to the hotel there may be the opportunity to stop at a wool shop for a bit of shopping!
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Today you’ll have a full day workshop with Carol.
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This morning we will meet Tania Ashton Jones, a Dorset Button maker, designer, tutor, podcaster and hand knitter. Now living in the Isle of Skye, her creative business, TJFrog aims to contribute to keeping alive the traditional skill of the handmade Dorset Button. At the hotel we will enjoy a Beaded Dorset Buttons workshop, this will cover the basic techniques of Dorset Button making and explore different ways in which beads can be incorporated. You’ll then be able to use these techniques to make your own personal Beaded Dorset Button. After the workshop you’ll have the rest of the afternoon at leisure. Perhaps wander into Inverness and re-visit the Victorian Market for a spot of shopping or visit the Inverness Museum & Art Gallery. Alternatively, you can relax at the hotel and continue with your projects.
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Today we’ll visit the Alpaca Farm Shop in Moray, the Knockando mill and enjoy some wool shopping in the town of Nairn. Whilst on our visit to the Alpaca Farm shop we will be taken to see the female Alpacas and their young. Whilst they do not spin their own fleeces into yarn here, they will give us an insight into the processes that are involved. After some coffee and cake, we will drive to Knockando Woolmill which sits in the Spey Valley. Here you’ll find contemporary designs woven alongside traditional tweeds and classic woollen blankets, all of which are produced with the same traditional skilled craftsmanship. Enjoy an introductory tour here finding out the social history of the Mill and the production and restoration processes. Before returning to the hotel for the evening we will stop in the town of Nairn for some shopping.
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Today you’ll have a full day workshop with Carol and enjoy a farewell dinner with your fellow knitters this evening.
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Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before checking out.
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Knitting Holidays
Specially designed for knitters, this Stitchtopia knitting holiday is the ideal opportunity to meet like-minded knitters and indulge in your favourite hobby. Our talented knitting expert will be on hand throughout the holiday and host inspirational workshops with a beautifully designed project to get those needles clicking!
Accommodation
You will stay for seven nights at the Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa.
Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa
The Inverness Palace Hotel dates back to the 1890s. It is now Inverness’ newest 4-star hotel and offers a contemporary style with elegant interiors.Hotel Facilities
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General
- 4 Star
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Indoor Swimming Pool
- Sauna or Steam Room
Room
- TV
- Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
- Hairdryer
- Telephone
- Free Wifi
- Iron or Trouser Press
Service
- Gym
Hotel
- Swimming Pool
- Bar
- Restaurant
- WiFi Available
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