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We are a traditional Scottish bookbinding company, dedicated to preserving the art of bookbinding in Glasgow, Edinburgh, St Andrew’s, Perth or Aberdeen… all across Scotland. Our passion lies in breathing new life into old books, transforming worn pages and tattered covers binding them into rejuvenated treasures. Each book that enters our workshop is treated with the utmost care and respect it deserves, employing age-old bookbinding techniques handed down through generations.
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A purple #sundayshelfie with some splendid goat from Hewits… this was not the post I was planning… but the paste is taking too long dry on my current project! #bookrestoration #bookbinding #bookbinder #binding #bookarts #cuadernos #encuadernacionartesanal #marbling #rarebooks #scottishbookstagrammer #bookbindersofinstagram
This is my ideal starting point, no boards, nothing really left on the spine, no endpapers, but all the pages of the book block intact… what to do with it? #bookrestoration #bookbinding #bookbinder #binding #bookarts #cuadernos #encuadernacionartesanal #marbling #rarebooks #scottishbookstagrammer #bookbindersofinstagram
This is a strange one today @tmcewan tought me the first few stages of leather decoration… Take some of @jhewitsons natural goat (or catch your own) and cover it with paste. Wait a week for it to dry out and then crack it over the edge of the bench… Choose a dye, this application should only dye the leather where the paste has cracked… use other colours… soak off the paste, wash the leather and let it dry…. Next Wednesday will be the second day when I do the background dyeing! Anyway, goats got a mention in the post…. so only one tune! #bookrestoration #bookbinding #bookbinder #binding #bookarts #cuadernos #encuadernacionartesanal #marbling #rarebooks #scottishbookstagrammer #bookbindersofinstagram
“A Stranger in Spain” – ok, a tad out of date but sill one of my favourites ‘guides’ to Spain, but an excellent retrospective regardless! #bookrestoration #bookbinding #bookbinder #binding #bookarts #cuadernos #encuadernacionartesanal #marbling #rarebooks #scottishbookstagrammer #bookbindersofinstagram
“A Journey Throughout Ireland during the Spring, Summer, and Autumn of 1834” by Henry Inglis (1834) @ incredible paper from Cherryl Brunel #bookrestoration #bookbinding #bookbinder #binding #bookarts #cuadernos #encuadernacionartesanal #marbling #rarebooks #antiquebooks #scottishbookstagrammer #bookbindersofinstagram
Same book block, different day, different taste, different friend – same music… cba choosing something else… all the creative effort is in the binding! #bookrestoration #bookbinding #bookbinder #binding #bookarts #cuadernos #encuadernacionartesanal #marbling #rarebooks #scottishbookstagrammer #bookbindersofinstagram
I don’t often get overly enthusiastic about stuff I have done, but I am irrationally pleased with how this turned out… thank you to @thewhimsicalmarbler for agreeing to make such bonkers paper! #bookrestoration #bookbinding #bookbinder #binding #bookarts #cuadernos #encuadernacionartesanal #marbling #rarebooks #scottishbookstagrammer #bookbindersofinstagram
Intermediate stage… still need a box and some labelling… but I am in love with the incredible paper… musical clue to the book… #bookrestoration #bookbinding #bookbinder #binding #bookarts #cuadernos #encuadernacionartesanal #marbling #rarebooks #antiquebooks #scottishbookstagrammer #bookbindersofinstagram
Short Sketches of the Wild Sports and Natural History of The Highlands (1847) and thanks to @jemmalewismarbling for the incredible paper… #bookrestoration #bookbinding #bookbinder #binding #bookarts #cuadernos #encuadernacionartesanal #marbling #rarebooks #antiquebooks #scottishbookstagrammer #bookbindersofinstagram #scottishhighlands
For a change here is @sparrowcraftsuk Whisky Map updated for Christmas 2024!
The carefully designed and typeset map allows you to browse all of Scotland’s active single malt whisky distilleries without having to refer to a key.
This year 9 new distilleries have been added, including @uilebheistdistillery @tireedistillery @benbeculadistillery @northpointdistillery @portellendistillery @stirlingdistillery and @raerwhisky. Only available on my Etsy store – link in his bio. Sláinte!
#scotland #visitscotland #map #whisky #scotch #scotchwhisky #singlemalt #whiskybar #scottishart #scottishartist #scottishartists #scottishdesign
I have been looking for an excuse to use this paper since @thewhimsicalmarbler created it… my photography, as ever, does not do it justice! Book is not nearly finished… just wanted to get the paper out there! #bookbinding #bookbinder #binding #bookarts #cuadernos #encuadernacionartesanal #marbling #rarebooks #antiquebooks #scottishbookstagrammer #bookbindersofinstagram
Normal service has been resumed… that is enough Christmas nonsense for a few weeks… The book is self explanatory, and some wonderful paper from @jemmalewismarbling (I am sure I am right this time too! #bookrestoration #bookbinding #bookbinder #binding #bookarts #cuadernos #encuadernacionartesanal #marbling #rarebooks #antiquebooks #scottishbookstagrammer #bookbindersofinstagram
94 books all in and 162cm including the star! At least I’ve found a use for the 20 volume Complete Oxford English dictionary, the complete works of Dickens, the complete history of England, the Doomsday Book, 1st Edition of the Encyclopaedia Britanica, the Robert Burns catalogue and the Waverly novels of Sir Walter Scott and other miscellanea (e.g. stuff with nice edges)! Tempted to go and add another 6 books to get it to 100! #bookbinding #bookbinder #binding #bookarts #scottishbookstagrammer #bookbindersofinstagram
“Commentaries on the Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Hebrews” by Jean Calvin (1509-1564) – Publication date 1853. Well, he seems to ignore the question about authorship as you, dear reader, are as likely to have written the epistle as St Paul, ok, not as likely, but you get my point. Anyway, revitalised buy some wonderful papers from @thewhimsicalmarbler and some remarkable goat! Finding music was much easier than I thought! Addendum (again) – I am so sorry to @jemmalewismarbling and @thewhimsicalmarbler – I got it wrong again! The paper is of course the creation of @jemmalewismarbling … I only buy paper from three people… my odds on getting right should be better than this! #bookrestoration #bookbinding #bookbinder #binding #bookarts #cuadernos #encuadernacionartesanal #marbling #rarebooks #antiquebooks #scottishbookstagrammer #bookbindersofinstagram
It’s my #sundayshelfie and before anyone comments, I was no use at Tetris either!
#bookrestoration #bookbinding #bookbinder #binding #bookarts #cuadernos #encuadernacionartesanal #marbling #rarebooks #antiquebooks #scottishbookstagrammer #bookbindersofinstagram #birdwatching #ornithology #twitching
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Heritage Craftsmanship
Developing the rich tradition and history of Scottish bookbinding, showcasing the evolution of techniques and materials used over the centuries.
Artisan Techniques
Delve into the unique, hand-crafted methods employed in our bookbinding process, from sewing to leather working.
Material Elegance
Discover the variety and quality of materials used, such as fine leathers, hand-made papers, and unique binding threads.
Restoration Expertise
Experience the skill involved in restoring and preserving old and damaged books, ensuring their longevity for future generations.
Custom Creations from Scotland
Focus on the ability to create bespoke books, from personalized journals to one-of-a-kind gift editions, tailored to individual preferences.
Sustainability Commitment
Dedication to sustainability, using eco-friendly materials and methods in the bookbinding process.