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Mackenzie Leather Edinburgh Editorial at Carberry Tower Inspiration: A Weekend Away with Mackenzie Leather

01JulJuly 1, 2022

A Weekend Away with Mackenzie Leather

Be inspired for a weekend getaway this Summer with Mackenzie's choice of travel bags.. It's that time of year when we're all dreaming of a holiday. Whether you're looking forward to a faraway trip, or a spontaneous weekend away. We've rounded up our essential Mackenzie travel bags. So keep reading and let us inspire your Summer vacation.. The straight-from-work weekend trip Nothing will take you from the office to the hotel swifter than this collection icon. And Mackenzie's Gladstone Leather is the champion of...

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Ep Image Watch: The Prince’s Master Crafters on Sky Arts

02JunJune 2, 2022

Watch: The Prince’s Master Crafters on Sky Arts

In case you missed it! Mackenzie aired on Sky Arts last night. Discover the BTS of a new series shining light on homegrown craft... Sky Arts' new skills-based programme is set to showcase Britain's next generation of crafters. Mackenzie Leather feature in Episode 3, which aired last night (1st June), and follows the theme 'Weaving'. In Scotland especially, Leathercraft goes hand-in-hand with the art of weaving tartan. And when a handmade kilt is worn, a high-quality, handcrafted Sporran is an essential companion.. Host Jim...

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F A scaled e Editorial: Scotland Magazine’s ‘Hide & Seek’

12MayMay 12, 2022

Editorial: Scotland Magazine’s ‘Hide & Seek’

Mackenzie's latest editorial feature is out in print. Find your copy of Scotland's 'Hide & Seek' today... Here at Mackenzie we're always delighted to feature in editorials. From annual publications and monthly magazines, to artisan books and coffee table hardbacks. Written features help spread the leathercraft word, and this latest feature from Scotland magazine is a delightful showcase of our brand. With photography and words by Jeremy Flint, the piece paints a coherent portrait of our home of handmade luxury. Edinburgh has always been...

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Supporting ukraine the sporrans of solidarity in ukraines national colours displayed at Mackenzies Edinburgh

10AprApril 10, 2022

Support Ukraine: The Sporrans of Solidarity

Introducing two new Mackenzie Sporrans, crafted to support the Ukraine crisis. The ongoing crisis in Ukraine has left few of us unaffected. That's why Mackenzie have created two new charity Sporrans: A Day Sporran Lux and a Ladies Sporran Bag. Each have been crafted from Mackenzie's leather hide in Ukraine's national colours. And all proceeds from the sale of each will go to UNICEF, to help protect children in Ukraine. War in Ukraine has placed 7.5 million children and their families at risk....

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Sam Heughan modelling the Mackenzie leather day sporran

23FebFebruary 23, 2022

Outlander Star, Sam Heughan wearing a Mackenzie Leather Sporran

At Mackenzie Leather, we were delighted to create handmade leather day sporrans for Outlander stars like Sam Heughan. The day sporrans were made to celebrate the end of season 1 of Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip with Sam and Graham. This collaboration sees Outlander stars Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish tour Scotland. The award-winning actors explore Scotland’s unique landscape, culture and history. Episodes focus on food and drink, sport, superstition, crafts and key battles that have shaped the nation. Together, the pair also...

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Which Mackenzie Briefcase is Best scaled Which Briefcase is Best?

01FebFebruary 1, 2022

Which Briefcase is Best?

Handcrafted in the heart of Edinburgh, our Briefcases are designed to see you through your entire career. But which is best? Finding a quality briefcase can feel like an added stress. The first day on the next step of your career is just around the corner. Or maybe you're starting your degree. How can you know which briefcase on the market will hold strong by your side, day-in and day-out, versus the ones that will fall apart after 6 months commute? Perhaps...

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New Year scaled Start 2022 with a Mackenzie Ba(n)g!

01JanJanuary 1, 2022

Start 2022 with a Mackenzie Ba(n)g!

The Hogmanay bells have rung in the New Year! Join Mackenzie as we start 2022 on a high note... Christmas time is truly a time for relaxation, restoration, and perhaps a bit of reflection. As we awake this morning at the start of a brand new year, join us as we take the chance to look at some of our most memorable Mackenzie moments from the past 12 months. And of course, a ponder at what awaits us throughout 2022! Our Leathergoods continued...

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Travel leather Gladstone briefcase bag, British design in Italian soft hide matt tan by Mackenzie Leather Edinburgh.

Travel leather Gladstone briefcase bag, British design in Italian soft hide matt brown colour.

01NovNovember 1, 2021

Why choose Mackenzie Leather?

Following our recent Best Craft or Creative Business award win, now is the perfect time to highlight why you should choose Mackenzie for your next real leather investment. Whether you're in the market for a new belt, bag or briefcase. Shopping for yourself, or looking for the perfect heirloom gift for a loved one. Genuine quality leather can be a difficult purchase to navigate with confidence. Mackenzie Leather Edinburgh continue to stand firm in the market as purveyors of the finest quality...

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Women's leather Holyrood handbag in Italian soft hide thistle pink colour.

Handmade leather College Tote, backpack and handbag in Spanish soft hide shiny tan colour.

Waterproof leather satchel in olive canvas, handmade by Mackenzie Leather Edinburgh.

01SepSeptember 1, 2021

NEW: Introducing The Holyrood, The College Tote & The Canvas Satchel

Whether it's back to work, or back to school, kickstart your September in style with three brand new leather bag designs from Mackenzie Leather. The artisan leather craftsmen have been working behind the scenes to design and craft two new handbag designs and a new satchel design. But these designs aren't entirely from scratch. All have been inspired by the very best of existing classic Mackenzie Leather cuts... The Holyrood The Holyrood - named after Edinburgh's iconic Holyrood Palace - is a compact leather...

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

01AugAugust 1, 2021

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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Handmade leather shoulder Cartridge Oak bag in British Oak bridle hide brown colour.

01MayMay 1, 2021

Shop Consciously with Mackenzie Leather

Sustainability with MacKenzie Leather With Fashion Revolution Week rounding up last month, we’re pledging our efforts towards a sustainable and transparent future for the fashion industry. The retail landscape has shifted considerable over recent years. The impact of our familiar fast fashion consumption has been particularly highlighted in the wake of the pandemic, and thanks to campaigns such as Fashion Revolution’s “who made my clothes?” many shoppers are now looking to make more conscious buys. Here at Mackenzie, we’ve always believed that our...

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Mackenzie studio scaled Introducing: The British Collection

01OctOctober 1, 2020

Introducing: The British Collection

The British Collection The wait is over for our new range of exquisite leathergoods - and this time we're staying close to home. Say a warm Autumnal welcome to The British Collection... It's rare for traditional trades like ours to be au fait with launching new collections. Unlike many of our mainstream counterparts who compete each week to meet the new and ever-increasing demand for fast fashion, we like to slow things down. Our goods are the product of hours on hours...

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MacKenzie Leather workshop

01AugAugust 1, 2020

Mackenzie on Film: Behind the Hide

MacKenzie Leather on Film The Edinburgh Festival is on hold this year, but in our Old Town workshop we've seen lights, camera, action! This August we bring you our on-screen contribution to the most creative month of the year with a new backstage series from Mackenzie on Film... Leathercraft is a industry that can often lie quietly under the modern day radar. If you're reading this blog, then chances are you have a closer understanding than most - but do you know...

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Master Craftsman, Simon, in the Mackenzie Leather Edinburgh traditional workshop

01JunJune 1, 2020

Mackenzie on Film: How to care for your leather bag

How To Care For Your Leather Bag The doors to our showroom remain closed on lockdown, but the season of spring cleaning is here. In the first of our new film series, we bring you a Mackenzie insight from our workshop to your home. So grab a cloth - it's time to look after your leather! It's a lockdown law. The natural urge to act on the annual Spring clean has been amplified by this year's stay at home restrictions, forcing many...

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Leather Shoulder Cartridge bag in Italian saddle hide green colour, handmade by Mackenzie Leather Edinburgh.

01MarMarch 1, 2020

Guide: A Mackenzie Mother’s Day

Mother's Day Guide March is the month for Mother’s, celebrating the wonderful women in our lives with breakfast in bed and a blooming bouquet of daffodils. If you’ve been thinking of treating the mum in your life to something extra special this year - we’ve got you covered with our inspirational pick of the best Mother’s Day bunch from Mackenzie. In a similar fashion to shoes, bags are often poorly associated with female consumer stereotypes. Hoarded and hidden, the handbag can...

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