We are thoughtful about what we buy and who we buy from, favouring local businesses and independent firms over multi-nationals. We can’t always manage it, but do always try.
Clean and green
It can be hard to know where to get green products. After five years, we’ve pretty much nailed it!
- We buy mainly from Out of Eden, the Ethical Superstore and Big Green Smile.
- We use products by BioD, Dew, Ecover and Smol.
- Our sanitary bins are from Binny Bin
- Our scouring pads are Full Circle Neat Nut Walnut Scour Pads which we get from UK suppliers. They can be tricky to get, though.
Local heroes
Caithness Chocolates
When gin doesn’t help, chocolate does. Find Caithness Chocolates online or in MacKays in Thurso.
Coo’s Tail Gallery, Thurso
Barbara Cowan seeks out some of the Highlands most talented artists and has everything from coasters to paintings. We nearly bought the whole shop!
Not local, but still lovely
Edinburgh Tea and Coffee
We chose their Highland Blend tea partly because we love the flavour ourselves, and partly because it’s a little lighter in caffeine than their Scottish Breakfast. They’re a lovely firm and we hope you enjoy their tea.
Taylors of Harrogate
We think their boxes of coffee bags are our best choice to support an independent business, fair trade farmers, and still provide a good cup of coffee in a way that’s safely wrapped.
Naked Paper
II was really surprised by the café au lait colour of their loo roll the first time I opened a box, but it’s great quality, and it is made of recycled paper here in the UK instead of bamboo all the way from China.