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In the heart of Portsoy

in Aberdeenshire is a cottage where bears of all shapes and sizes live! These very unique, collectable and keepsake bears are designed and made by

Gael Thomson.

They come in a variety of fabrics, cottons, tartans and tweeds...all are different. All are wonderfully collectable!

 

Find them in many craft & gift shops throughout Moray and Aberdeenshire.

See Gael's 'Festival Bear' at the Portsoy STBF ticket office opposite the Coop in Portsoy from tomorrow Sat 18th till next Friday.

 

 

Gael also does a range of Heritage Bears made from 100% wool tweed and tartans from Scottish wool mills like Knockando, Johnstons, Lochcarron etc. Some bears have a secret pocket in their back for special treasures such as a lock of hair or other keepsake, and are bespoke to the customers designs at £60.

 

Gael decided she would like to do something constructive with her spare time after retiring early to spend more time with her husband. Bears just came to her while sitting with a coffee on holiday. She has been going since late March 2016. Gael also makes cotton shopping bags, and larger bags that are needed for specific items. Her bags & bears are continually evolving!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All Portsoy Bears conform to current health & safety regulations