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Image of Bealach Na Bà silk scarf detail. Graphic art inspired and designed in the Scottish Highlands for our luxury gifts. Showcasing Applecross.

SILK SCARVES

Bealach na Bà

A detail from our Ptarmigan silk scarf design. Inspired by the Scottish Highlands and perfect as a gift for a special occasion.

SILK SCARVES

PTARMIGAN | TORMACHAN AN T-SLÈIBHE

HeartStorm design on pure silk scarf designed in Scotland with passion.

SILK SCARVES

HeartStorm | STOIRM-CHRIDHE

Detail from our eagle & wren design. Luxury silk scarves designed in the Scottish Highlands.

Silk Scarves

The Eagle & The Wren | AN T-IOLAIR & AN DREATHAN-DONN 

Anyone can wear our scarves!

However you identify, feel the freedom of wearing a scarf where design transcends labels. You won’t find us defining our scarves in gender terms. If you would enjoy wearing or gifting our scarves then they are for you.

BEALACH NA BÀ 130cm square SCARF

Gòrdan Camshron doubling as a model for our Bealach na Bà 'Grand - 130cm' square silk scarf.

Bealach na Bà

Shop THIS SCARF

Four designs across three sizes. Quite the collection!

Indulgence with Versatility

We think a silk scarf can be worn any way & anywhere. Cool in the heat and warm in the cold. You can wear silk in a capital city, in the countryside or behind closed doors.

One of our customers wearing her Bealach na Bà scarf in the city.

We think a silk scarf can be worn any way & anywhere. Cool in the heat and warm in the cold. You can wear silk in a capital city, in the countryside or behind closed doors.

Bealach Na Bà | LARGE SILK SCARF | 90cm x 90cmBealach Na Bà | LARGE SILK SCARF | 90cm x 90cm
New larger sizeBealach na Bà exclusive silk scarf design by Applecross Croft – luxury Scottish Highland giftBealach na Bà scarf design
Bealach na Bà luxury silk scarf exclusively designed in Applecross. Luxury Scottish Highland gift.Bealach na Bà luxury silk scarf designed in the Scottish Highlands. Luxury Scottish Highland gift.
One of our customers wearing her Bealach na Bà scarf in the city.
Bealach Na Bà | LARGE SILK SCARF | 90cm x 90cmBealach Na Bà | LARGE SILK SCARF | 90cm x 90cm
New larger sizeBealach na Bà exclusive silk scarf design by Applecross Croft – luxury Scottish Highland giftBealach na Bà scarf design
Bealach na Bà luxury silk scarf exclusively designed in Applecross. Luxury Scottish Highland gift.Bealach na Bà luxury silk scarf designed in the Scottish Highlands. Luxury Scottish Highland gift.
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Journal | IRIS

FLOWERS | FLÙRAICHEAN

FLOWERS | FLÙRAICHEAN

Our flower business has formed the core of what Applecross Croft has provided customers over the last few years. While we are excited to launch our new designs for our silk scarves we will continu...

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Gaelic Language, Heritage and Culture

Gaelic Language, Heritage and Culture

We incorporate the place names, the animal names, the emotions and the landscape into our work and designs, and we hope that this gives our customers, friends and supporters another window through ...

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Crofting in the Sanctuary

Crofting in the Sanctuary

Applecross is called A’ Chomraich in Gaelic, which means 'The Sanctuary', a name which dates back to the 7thcentury arrival of the Irish monk Saint Maelrubha. It is the perfect place to be inspired...

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Bealach na Bà exclusive silk scarf design by Applecross Croft – luxury Scottish Highland gift

TIMELINE 2023

NEW (AD)VENTURE | IOMAIRT ÙR

In 2023, we unveil the first in our emerging line of 100% silk scarves.

Inspired by our crofting life, these indulgent, quality pieces are designed with love in Applecross in the Scottish Highlands and printed within the UK. Our silk scarves make wonderful gifts for special occasions or an indulgent gift for yourself.

Applecross Croft becomes a member of ACID and support the aims and objectives of Anti Copying In Design.

View across to Skye from the Applecross Peninsula – Applecross Croft

TIMELINE 2021

THE PANDEMIC | AN GALAR MÒR-SGAOILTE

With Covid came lockdown and the evaporation of freelance design work for Valerie as her clients paused business activities. Valerie had been working on personal designs for some time but this was the catalyst to push forward and look to a medium and product line to refine the designs for. There were set backs when suppliers couldn't deliver promises that pushed timelines back another year but these were battled through, plans redrawn and the process started again.

" At one point I thought I would never get the designs into production but I believed in the potential of what I was creating and kept searching until we were happy that the suppliers and companies we needed would be a good fit with us."

Valerie Hodgkinson

A bee on flowers from Applecross croft grown on the Applecross Peninsula.

TIMELINE 2017

FLOWER HARVEST | AN GALAR MÒR-SGAOILTE

By 2017, Valerie and Gordon were selling cut flowers for the local Applecross market.

This stemmed from a passion for growing and a belief that the high carbon impact traditionally associated with the flower industry could be reduced by growing locally without the chemical cost.

The biodiversity on the croft has burgeoned as hedgerows, trees and plants mature.

A robin sitting on a handwoven willow basket full of potatoes from the croft – Applecross Croft

TIMELINE 2015

GROWTH | FÀS

One of our first crops on the croft was potatoes, allowing us to turn the ground and removing the large stones as we worked. 

We are fortunate to have an abundant supply of seaweed washed ashore locally during storms to help improve our sandy, stoney, soil. We are following practices that crofters have used here for generations.

Sketches and ideas are part of the design process for Applecross Croft.

TIMELINE 2014

DREAMING | AG AISLING

Developing a croft has involved dedication and developing new skills. 

Valerie continued designing for freelance clients alongside croft work. In the background, she began developing her own personal graphic art style, dedicating more time to refining what she dreamt could lead to a line of products based on her love of the Highlands.

It would take dedication and consideration over several years to develop the designs and select what products would make indulgent gifts.

Applecross Croft was covered in bracken, reeds and brambles back when we started.

TIMELINE 2011

CROFTING BEGINNINGS | TOISEACH-TÒISEACHAIDH

"A croft is a small agricultural unit, most of which are situated in the crofting counties in the north of Scotland..." 
Scottish Crofting Federation

The croft was assigned to us in 2011 and the long process of turning bracken, reeds and so many stones into a viable growing space began. Deer fencing the croft in 2012 was a big step forward.

" ’S e ball àitich beag a tha ann an croit, is a’ chuid as motha dhiubh sin  stèidhichte anns na siorrachdan croitearachd ann an ceann a tuath na h-Alba ..."
Caidreachas Croitearachd na h-Alba

Gorgeous • collectable • luxurious

Words from our wonderful customers

"There is a timeless nature to these designs, I love that – the World needs more slow fashion."

Avril

It’s wonderful to have luxurious gift options inspired by and designed in Applecross for those special occasions. The stunning designs and colours beautifully capture the essence of Applecross.

Rose-marie

"My husband bought me one of Valerie’s beautiful scarves for my birthday. The silk twill fabric is just gorgeous and Valerie has captured the very essence of Applecross within her unique and wonderful designs"

Sue

"I am so thrilled with my beautiful scarf that Valerie designed. Almost too lovely to wear – but I shall wear it and enjoy it. Fantastic design and story telling. Lovely colours which match my coat and really good quality silk which doesn’t screw up like a rag in use & when wet."

Ruth
Our design inspiration from the Scottish Highlands including original sketches and work books.

DESIGN STORIES | SGEULACHDAN DEALBHAIDH

Applecross Croft designs are born from heartfelt inspiration drawn from immersion in Highland life. We are passionate about the Scottish Highlands and are proud to base our lives and business here.

While the aesthetic and visual impact of the design itself is vital, the inspiration for the artwork is as important. The stories enmeshed within our designs have a purpose, evoked by the manner in which we experience the visceral landscape and the elements, by the way we interpret the area's culture, language and heritage. It draws on the memory of people and place to inspire new memories.

Each scarf might be a focal point and catalyst for discussion and understanding, continuation and renewal.

Read our Highland inspired design stories here.

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HeartStorm has its own piano composition inspired by it and created by Suzanne Gillies.

HEARTSTORM PIANO COMPOSITION

Composer: Suzanne Gillies
A collaboration inspired by our HeartStorm design.

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FÀILTE

Applecross Croft logo – luxurious gifts to bring joy

WELCOME

Applecross Croft logo – luxurious gifts to bring joy

Crofting in The Sanctuary

Applecross Croft logo – luxurious gifts to bring joy

Croitearachd air A’ Chomraich

Applecross Croft logo – luxurious gifts to bring joy