Ullapool’s Highland Stoneware celebrates 50th anniversary of “renowned” pottery business
Ullapool’s Highland Stoneware pottery has thanked their supporters for being a part of the “success story”, while they celebrate the business’ 50th anniversary.
Highland Stoneware is a handmade pottery shop with stores in both Ullapool and Lochinver. They are globally renowned for their hand-painted vases and mugs which feature motifs such as local landscapes, Scottish animals and Highland plants.
The Highland company was even commissioned to make two vases for Queen Elizabeth II, for the Royal family’s Scottish home in Balmoral. The hand-painted thistle vases can be seen in the background of the final photograph taken of the late monarch, in 2022.
Founder of Highland Stoneware is David Grant, who shortly after gaining a degree in ceramics, signed the incorporation papers for Highland Stoneware Ltd on June 17, 1974.
It wasn’t long before David began working on building the Highland Stoneware pottery in Lochinver, where he would spend the next 50 years of his life alongside his wife Norah. In 1981, they would go on to build their Ullapool store.
Over the five decades, David says that they made a product renowned for its quality and innovation.
David and Norah said: “We would like to thank you, our supporters, customers, and friends, for ‘using’ our pieces and being part of this success story. It certainly couldn't have happened without you.
“Do keep an eye on our social platforms, and perhaps sign up to our newsletter, to keep up with any competitions, offers, and events which we hope to share over the coming months of this momentous year.
“Also a fun fact — a recent UK government business report found that just 1.3% of companies exceed 50 years in business.”
