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Gladstone Bag GLADSTONES Travel Bags- The Gladstone range

31JanJanuary 31, 2024

Travel Bags- The Gladstone range

William Gladstone was a keen traveller with an impressive collection of luggage. It is said that when his smart leather holdalls started appearing in the entrance hall of 10 Downing Street, it was a sure sign the four-time British Prime Minister was about to embark on an overseas trip. In the late 1800s, a long-standing admirer of Gladstone’s, J.G. Beard, designed a bag at his London leather shop, which he named after the popular leader. The distinctive metal hinged frame made...

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Mackenzie Workshop July What’s On the Bench: In the Making This Month

01SepSeptember 1, 2022

What’s On the Bench: In the Making This Month

Take a peek at the most popular products from August's festivities, as we reveal What's On the Bench! As Edinburgh's Festivals round to a close, there's no slowing down for Mackenzie's workshop team.. We've met many faces over the past few weeks, and the flow of orders have been keeping the craftsmen very busy - and the workshop bench full! And so a new idea for a regular blog was born. Let's take a highlight tour of some of this month's makes,...

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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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Handmade Mackenzies Mothers day bags red

04MarMarch 4, 2022

The Best Mackenzie for your Mum: Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Mom, Mam, or Ma. All mothers deserve an extra special treat this Mothering Sunday month. Discover our list of Mackenzie-Mum matches, certain to cause unconditional joy. We know you want to find a gift worth a thousand words for your mum this Mother's Day. It can feel like a bunch of daffodils and a last-minute card just won't cut it for the incredible mother figure in your life. If you're on the hunt for something a little more permanent, we've got you...

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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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Mackenzie Leather Edinburgh Christmas Gift Guide scaled Christmas Gift Guide 2021: Unwrap Mackenzie Leather

01DecDecember 1, 2021

Christmas Gift Guide 2021: Unwrap Mackenzie Leather

All you want for Christmas... Our 2021 Christmas Gift Guide is here! December 1st means one thing - the countdown to Christmas has begun! You may be full of anticipated joy, or overcome with the merrymaking tasks to complete in the weeks to come. Either way, you can breathe a sigh of relief. Our Christmas Gift Guide is here! Navigate the season of goodwill with our roundup of the very best Mackenzie goods... For Him Notoriously a challenge - buying something special for the man in...

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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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A scaled Editorial: A Sporran Fit for a Highland Elopement

01OctOctober 1, 2021

Editorial: A Sporran Fit for a Highland Elopement

Honour your elopement story with a handcrafted Mackenzie Sporran. The perfect heirloom to commemorate family beginnings... In Scotland, the wedding season extends beyond the summer months. Due to the rise in popularity of wild elopements, many folk are choosing to wed outdoors well into the winter months. In accordance with this romantic trend, a styled elopement shoot by photographer Emma Lundberg recently featured a Mackenzie Leather Day Sporran. Whilst a Dress Sporran may be the obvious and traditional choice for a wedding,...

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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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Waterproof travel bag in canvas & leather brown colour, handmade by Mackenzie Leather Edinburgh.

01JunJune 1, 2021

Travelling this Summer? Meet the Canvas & Leather Gladstone

Home or abroad, our Canvas & Leather Gladstone is the perfect companion for your much anticipated Summer holiday. Here’s why… Here in Scotland we’ve been treated to a surprisingly sun-soaked late May Bank Holiday. And we’re banishing those ‘back to school’ blues as we enter June by thinking ahead to our next holiday opportunity. So whether you’re thinking of planning an exotic trip somewhere far away, or embracing the homeland Staycation, your luggage plays an important role in the comfort and...

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Belts light scaled Find your Mackenzie Belt: Made to Measure, Made to Last

01AprApril 1, 2021

Find your Mackenzie Belt: Made to Measure, Made to Last

MacKenzie Leather Belts A wide range of styles and always cut to the same exacting standards of quality and craftsmanship. Find your perfect fit with this month’s product introduction - our collection of handmade Belts. Here at Mackenzie Leather Edinburgh, we’re somewhat renowned for our handmade belts. We use our knowledge and handmade skill to help find and fit your perfect belt, to you. And it’s one of the (many) reasons we cannot wait to open our shop doors to in-person customers...

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Blog banner February feels Festive: Celebrate Chinese New Year with Mackenzie

01FebFebruary 1, 2021

February feels Festive: Celebrate Chinese New Year with Mackenzie

Chinese New Year with MacKenzie Leather February is a big month of festivities. And here at Mackenzie, we know the importance of celebration at this time. We're offering a special treat to perk up this Wintery month, transforming the daily blues into fiery, vibrant Red - join us as we celebrate both St Valentine and the Chinese New Year during a colourful month of cheer. In October 2020 we welcomed our newest member to the Mackenzie team, our Chinese Social Media Ambassador,...

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Women's leather purses in Italian soft hide, handmade by Mackenzie Leather Edinburgh.

01DecDecember 1, 2020

Be Merry with Mackenzie

Handmade Leather Christmas Gift Ideas It's the most wonderful time of the year. And what better way to celebrate the end of a memorable one than by bringing a bit of festive cheer to those we love. We have a treat in-store (literally) for those of you who made it on the nice list. Not one, but two brand new Mackenzie designs, available before Christmas exclusively in our Edinburgh showroom... The Ladies Purse Our craftsmen have been slowly perfecting our purse design for...

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