Aviemore Trade Show - April 2008

There are hundreds of people like me - designer-makers - working and producing in Scotland. Most of us are far too busy being creative to be able to spend much time on marketing, but unless we get our work out there in front of the public, you don't know what we can do.

In 2007 stained glass artist Gail Steele of Half-A-Moon organised a new event to help address this problem. At this show you will only find products made in Scotland - no far east imports, no tat.

The show is aimed at anyone with a retail outlet selling quality gifts, art and crafts. It attracts buyers from all over the world who are looking for things from Scotland as well as Scottish buyers looking for stock for local shops. It is a trade only show, not for the general public

Many of the exhibitors are showing for the first time. Others have been around for many years, but they will be bringing exciting new ranges to the show. If you are interested either in exhibiting or visiting as a buyer, take a look at the website : www.aviemoretradeshow.co.uk
I will be there on stand K2 - with a good view out the window towards the surrounding countryside ready to take orders from people who are looking for Scottish products that are:

• designed and made in Scotland
• by a Scot
• to designs inspired by Scotland's history
• using fabric that is woven in Scotland
• from wool that comes from Scottish sheep!

If you want to see what I make, take a look at the Anna Macneil website.