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Dave versus Goliath - Our Glencoe Jacket story five years on

Dave versus Goliath - Our Glencoe Jacket story five years on

Posted by Dave Shand on 3rd Aug 2022

It was a beautiful Saturday morning in August 2017.The annual Aboyne Highland Games, held a few minutes walk from Hilltrek, was in full swing. Like many local businesses, we set up shop on the Aboyne … read more
Sustainability - refurbishment of an Askival Jacket

Sustainability - refurbishment of an Askival Jacket

Posted by David Shand on 7th Apr 2022

As much as we like making new Ventile® clothing for our customers, it's equally satisfying to know that we're producing a truly sustainable piece of kit that can last a lifetime. Our refurbishment ser … read more
Scottish Nature Photographer of the Year 2021 - Darren Cole

Scottish Nature Photographer of the Year 2021 - Darren Cole

Posted by David Shand on 5th Apr 2022

The Scottish Nature Photography Awards 2021 winners have been selected by the judging panel, photographers Kit Martin, Rebecca Nason and Niall Irvine. Scottish Nature Photographer of the Year 2021 is … read more

The Best Winter Bushcraft Smock I've Ever Owned

Posted by David Shand on 5th Apr 2022

Wooly of Red Branch Bushcraft gives our Suilven Ventile Pile smock a thorough test and here is his verdict.Ventile® Pile combines a Ventile® outer with a deep fibre pile fleece with the features … read more
Ventile is now PFC Free

Ventile is now PFC Free

Posted by David Shand on 25th Feb 2022

Following several years of development and testing Ventile is now PFC free. This is great news for us. We were one of the first technical clothing companies to use PFC free Ventile Eco Organic in … read more

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