Membership of The Guild of Mastercraftsmen since 2019-Mackenzie Leather Edinburgh

Mackenzie and The Guild of Master Craftsmen

  Get reacquainted with the society that represents and supports Mackenzie Leather: The Guild of Master Craftsmen On Wednesday 7th September this year, Mackenzie attended the annual ceremony for the Guild of Master Craftsmen at the Royal Scots Club in Edinburgh. The Guild's newest artisans are officially made members, and Mackenzie was recognised by the Hon. D.W Paisley of Westerlea, together with Lady Jane Westerlea, for the work we have done encouraging and supporting new members. So let us take the opportunity to...

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Mackenzie Workshop July scaled Mackenzie Leather craftsmen recreate the first Calcutta Cup Rugby Ball

Mackenzie Leather craftsmen recreate the first Calcutta Cup Rugby Ball

The Mackenzie craftsmen have tuned their skills to something a little more sporting...   Instead of working leather for bags, belts and briefcases, the team have taken on an historical replication project; recreating the rugby ball used in the first ever international game of rugby, Scotland Vs England, in Edinburgh 1871.     The match marked the beginning of the Calcutta Cup, and will be recounted in a new feature documentary 'The Great Game'. The hour-long official documentary film will tell the incredible true story...

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Leather shoulder bag in Italian saddle hide in navy colour, handmade by Mackenzie Leather Edinburgh.

Mackenzie Leather at Dressed to Kilt: Celebrating Scottish Craftmanship

The date is finally set for the largest catwalk event dedicated to Scotland’s fashion industry. Join us as we prepare to send Mackenzie flying across the Atlantic, and down a different kind of runway…   The Dressed to Kilt fashion show in New York City is a hugely popular and successful night of charity and fun, celebrating the best of Scotland’s style and craftsmanship. After a tumultuous year for all, the evening of July 24th is now confirmed to be a night...

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