Journal
Stories from Kintyre
From the Atlantic hills of Kintyre to the materials and objects we make. Stories of Scottish wool, the landscape it comes from, and the people giving it new purpose.
Landscape · 6 November 2026
A Wool Shaped by the Atlantic
An introduction to Fleeced's origins on the Mull of Kintyre — the exposed coastal landscape, hardy Scottish sheep and the connection between place and material.
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Collaborations · 6 November 2026
An Island, a Designer and a Shared Thread
From the landscapes of Davaar Island to wool grown on our family farm, a new collaboration brings together Scottish knitwear design and the natural fibres of the Mull of Kintyre.
Making · 6 November 2026
From Fleece to Felt
The transformation from raw Scottish wool into a versatile textile material — and the development of Fleeced's contemporary felt products.
Wool · 6 November 2026
The Character of Scottish Hill Wool
A closer look at the texture, resilience and distinctive qualities of Scottish hill wool — and why different breeds produce different types of fleece.
Collaborations · 6 November 2026
A Material with a Sense of Place
Scottish wool and felt offer a distinctive starting point for whisky presentation, hospitality, retail and bespoke brand commissions.
Wool · 6 November 2026
The Remarkable North Ronaldsay
An introduction to the North Ronaldsay breed, its distinctive island history and the character of its fleece.
Landscape · 5 November 2026
The Turning of the Season
November on the hills of Kintyre
By November, the light is fading earlier over the Mull of Kintyre — and another farming year is quietly beginning.
Wool · 5 November 2026
No Fleece Left Behind
Finding new purpose for a remarkable natural fibre
Scottish wool is a valuable natural material with possibilities far beyond its traditional uses — and a community workshop series in Tarbert is proving it.
From the farm, occasionally.
News of our wool, new designs, collaborations and the people and places behind Fleeced.
Grown in Scotland
It all begins with the flock.
Hardy hill sheep on our family farm and neighbouring flocks at the end of the Mull of Kintyre — cared for through every season, and the start of everything Fleeced makes.
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