Gallery of our work

Each piece in our gallery tells a unique story, crafted with care using age-old techniques passed down through generations. Whether you’re looking to preserve a beloved book, admire the intricate artistry of custom bindings, or explore the eco-friendly materials we use, our gallery offers a glimpse into the world of bookbinding excellence that Highland Bookbinding is renowned for across Scotland and beyond.

A  #sundayshelfie with last week’s binding, blocking and embossing!  #bookrestoration #bookbinding #bookbinder #binding #bookarts #cuadernos #encuadernacionartesanal #marbling #rarebooks #scottishbookstagrammer #bookbindersofinstagram
The odds on sticking or embossing the wrong thing are not inconsiderable! #bookrestoration #bookbinding #bookbinder #binding #bookarts #cuadernos #encuadernacionartesanal #marbling #rarebooks #scottishbookstagrammer #bookbindersofinstagram
Boxing Day 2 – need to gold emboss the titles and stick the box together… some gold tooling on the spine too!  #bookrestoration #bookbinding #bookbinder #binding #bookarts #cuadernos #encuadernacionartesanal #marbling #rarebooks #scottishbookstagrammer #bookbindersofinstagram
Boxing Day 1 – need to gold emboss the titles and stick the box together… some blind tooling on the spine too!  #bookrestoration #bookbinding #bookbinder #binding #bookarts #cuadernos #encuadernacionartesanal #marbling #rarebooks #scottishbookstagrammer #bookbindersofinstagram
Successful degunking!  Two projects for the week ahead “Oficio parvo de Nuestra Señora” (1784) and “British India” (1858) this also comes with a splendid map needing some paper repair… #bookrestoration #bookbinding #bookbinder #binding #bookarts #cuadernos #encuadernacionartesanal #marbling #rarebooks #scottishbookstagrammer #bookbindersofinstagram
#birdstagram #bookbinding
Gunking!  Please come back tomorrow to see if it has worked and what the books are!  #bookrestoration #bookbinding #bookbinder #binding #bookarts #cuadernos #encuadernacionartesanal #marbling #rarebooks #scottishbookstagrammer #bookbindersofinstagram
Day two of 24 karat gold leaf edge decoration… thanks again to @tmcewan for his incredible patience, only one remaining edge - but the tricky one to go! Yes, it was just another excuse for the tune!  #bookrestoration #bookbinding #bookbinder #binding #bookarts #cuadernos #encuadernacionartesanal #marbling #rarebooks #scottishbookstagrammer #bookbindersofinstagram
Excellent visit to J. Hewit & Son - been wanting one of these for a while... also some rather splendid leather on which to use it! Most importantly, the leather gives the excuse for the music!  #bookrestoration #bookbinding #bookbinder #binding #bookarts #cuadernos #encuadernacionartesanal #marbling #rarebooks #scottishbookstagrammer #bookbindersofinstagram
Evening came and morning came on the third day of the first project of 2025! So far, book block cleaned and restored, leather jointed end papers attached, gold edge decoration accomplished, handmade leather end bands stuck in place, spine linings with linen hinges put on, boards bevelled and attached… leather prepared for a three quarter leather binding and sympathetic, but stunning, marble paper selected… tomorrow the fun bit!  Although, I’m sure I’ve forgotten something! #bookrestoration #bookbinding #bookbinder #binding #bookarts #cuadernos #encuadernacionartesanal #marbling #rarebooks #scottishbookstagrammer #bookbindersofinstagram
Leather jointed endpapers… attach and then some edge decoration… (following on from yesterday)  #bookrestoration #bookbinding #bookbinder #binding #bookarts #cuadernos #encuadernacionartesanal #marbling #rarebooks #scottishbookstagrammer #bookbindersofinstagram
Very dull Christmas Quiz... Can you guess what it is yet? #bookrestoration #bookbinding #bookbinder #binding #bookarts #cuadernos #encuadernacionartesanal #marbling #rarebooks #scottishbookstagrammer #bookbindersofinstagram
Looking to get back to this soon…
#bookrestoration #bookbinding #bookbinder #binding #bookarts #cuadernos #encuadernacionartesanal #marbling #rarebooks #scottishbookstagrammer #bookbindersofinstagram
Hope you survived Christmas and have found some peace! 
#bookrestoration #bookbinding #bookbinder #binding #bookarts #cuadernos #encuadernacionartesanal #marbling #rarebooks #scottishbookstagrammer #bookbindersofinstagram
Happy Christmas! 
#bookrestoration #bookbinding #bookbinder #binding #bookarts #cuadernos #encuadernacionartesanal #marbling #rarebooks #scottishbookstagrammer #bookbindersofinstagram
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