Some brands that have good quality, made in the UK items which can make for good souvenirs!

1. Celtic and Co: They design and create enduring contemporary pieces using the finest natural fibres because they are renewable, sustainable and a pleasure to wear. They have heritage and expertise is in crafting sheepskin for over 30 years and they make sheepskin slippers, boots and accessories in Cornwall. They source in an eco-friendly manner and are conscious of the climate impact for their business.

2. Aran: Natural wool, made in Ireland! The Aran Sweater takes its name from the set of islands where it originated many generations ago, off the West coast of Ireland. The Aran Islands lie at the mouth of Galway Bay, at the mercy of the relentless Atlantic Sea. The Islanders were fishermen and farmers whose lives and livelihoods were deeply intertwined. The Aran Sweater was born of this environment, passed down from generation to generation, and has since become the ultimate symbol of Irish Clan heritage. Today, the demand for the Aran Sweater continues to grow. The lack of skilled knitters, and the economic gains to be had from machine-production of the sweaters, has resulted in a huge fall in the number of hand-knits available. Hand knit Aran Sweaters have become rare and valuable.

1. Brora: Established in 1993, Much of our clothing is made from the finest Scottish cashmere, organic cotton, wool, and linen. Brora already has strong sustainability credentials as these are all ethically produced natural fibres. Cashmere, wool, cotton, and linen all have vast environmental benefits, such as being biodegradable and renewable.

Wool Guernsey Jumper in Crocus | Knitwear | Brora

1. Ettinger: Founded by Gerry Ettinger in 1934, the company is still family owned and run by his elder son, Robert Ettinger. We are one of the few remaining British luxury leather goods companies still manufacturing in the UK and pride ourselves on designing and handcrafting only the finest leather goods.

1. Barbour:

The Barbour story began in 1894 in the Market Place in South Shields. Today the 5th generation family owned business remains in the North East, with Barbour's headquarters located in Simonside, South Shields. Although we source products from around the globe, some of Barbour's classic wax jackets are still manufactured & repaired by hand in the factory in Simonside. Collections cater for men, women, children and now even dogs! Broadening out from Barbour’s country-wear roots, today our heritage and lifestyle clothing brand produces clothing that is designed for a full lifestyle wardrobe. As well as jackets and coats, the Barbour wardrobe includes shirts, dresses, knitwear, footwear, accessories and more.

1. CWC: Cabot Watch Company (CWC) was founded in 1972 by Ray Mellor to supply watches to the British military and government organisations.  It was bought by Silvermans in 1997, and still supplies dive watches to the British military today. Many early watches still survive today, having seen military service, a true testament to their durability. Some CWC watches are now becoming very rare and collectable, fetching many thousands at auction. We are extremely proud of our heritage and products, which not only give great service, but also great pleasure to own. Every CWC watch carries the quality and durability inherent in all genuine military watches: strength, durability, clarity, precision and functionality, designed purely for purpose. All CWC watches are Swiss-made.