British Yarns Naturally Dyed
Shilasdair Yarns Shop
Our Yarn Shop on Skye
The Shilasdair shop sits on the Trotternish peninsula, near the Old Man of Storr. Many visitors find it by chance on their Skye road trip, then stay longer than planned.
What You’ll Find
Shelves of naturally dyed British yarns in a wide range of weights and colours, all dyed on site using local plants and ancient methods using madder and indigo.
Inside the Shilasdair Shop
Why People Visit
Travellers describe the shop as a calm, welcoming place where the colours and textures speak for themselves. Visitors often comment on the depth of colour, the quality of the wool, and the care that goes into each skein.
Conversations and Knowledge
The shop is staffed by people who work directly with the dyeing process. Most visits turn into conversations about plants, breeds, and techniques. Guests leave with yarn, but also with insight into how natural colour behaves.
A Stop Worth Making
For knitters and makers, it’s a rare chance to buy yarn that’s traceable from fleece to dye pot — all within a few miles of where it was made. Yarn loving reviewers have called it the most memorable shop of their Skye trip.
'I came by during my Skye Roadtrip and for any knitters or crocheters this is a must! The yarns look and feel really beautiful and high quality. It was hard to not buy more and hopefully I'll be back on my next trip!'
Jenny Schu
About us and life on Skye
Life on Skye shapes everything we make. Weather, plants, and sea air guide our colours—each yarn a record of Skye nature and its seasons.