New Store and Workshop Now Open
We're really happy to announce that we've moved to new, bigger premises in Dounby, Orkney, with a street-front shop and expanded workshop area. The shop, decorated in our signature dark...
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Alison's Underwater Photography Makes a Splash
There's nothing quite like immersing oneself in the ocean to feel refreshed, recharged and filled with a renewed sense of purpose. It's fitting then that Alison's connection to the sea...
Gorgeous Gift Wrap Handmade in Orkney
In our ongoing efforts to minimise single use plastics and reduce waste we’ve been looking at our gift wrapping habits. Unable to find a suitable eco alternative to both the paper and...
Winner of Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award 2021
Alison Moore has won the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service award, an independent seal of excellence that recognises businesses for delivering exceptional experiences, as rated by real customers. Created by Feefo,...
Alluring Amethysts – the February Birthstone
Gorgeous purple amethyst is the stone of St Valentine and those born in February, and it carries the energy of passion and creativity. They are regal and elegant stones, favoured by royalty. Prized...
Sustainable Packaging Solutions
Here in Orkney, we are lucky to have incredible coastlines, fascinating shipwrecks and rich sea beds to explore. I’m endlessly amazed by life beneath the surface. My growing passion for snorkelling...
Win A Piece of 'Happily Ever After'
Win A Piece of 'Happily Ever After' Like many other events in the run up to Christmas this year, our annual village Bazaar is looking a little different. Rather than...
The Season to Shine and Sustainable Solutions
Tis the season to shine... We love creating pieces for special occasions, especially Christmas. As a small business, it is one of the most important times in our calendar, it's...
Christmas gift for romantics
Christmas has now begun and it looks like lots of you are being treated by Santa this year! We've had some lovely sparkling pieces heading out in the post, all...
Summer life and Nebula Offer
At this time of year in Orkney, the local agricultural shows are in full flow. Here in Dounby, we sit right next to the show park so the smell of...
New (old!) collection: Rockpool
After a long winter the sun has finally poked her head through the clouds and is bringing some warmth back to our island! We have some absolutely gorgeous beaches here...
Snow and Sale Time
Here at Alison Moore HQ we've had a busy few weeks re-organising ourselves after the Christmas chaos. I ventured off the island earlier in the month for a little adventure...
Extended Christmas delivery order dates
The weather forecast is looking good which means there shouldn't be a problem with post leaving the island. We've therefore decided to extend our cut off time for Christmas deliveries!...
Gifts for under £50
As Christmas grows ever closer we thought we’d make a handy little gift guide for all those last-minute pieces that will help make their Christmas extra special. We have a...
Christmas gift ideas and last order dates
Despite storms, snow and ice, the doors on our workshop remain firmly open. That means the Alison Moore elves are working hard creating your orders! If you are still looking...