Coorie Doon in Lockdown
Like the Highland House of Fraser team, it is likely that your days feel rather differently to previous routines. Covid-19 is challenging established norms and our traditional relationships with the outside world and each other. However, the current situation has expanded our creativity and engaged our curiosity. While it’s vital to think about the current challenges, it is also important to think and plan for the future. This can be a time to refocus, diversify and embrace new ways of working. To quote Albert Einstein; “In the midst of every crisis, lies great opportunity”.
Stuck at home? May seem harsh, but it’s a great opportunity to spend time with those closest to you and to ‘coorie doon’ (derived from Old Scots). In Scotland, it’s when someone pats a space on their sofa and invites you to ‘coorie doon’ – snuggle up on the sofa together, you may not have a lot of room, but you’re snug and nestled up to a loved one. In recent years, ‘coorie’ has been used to describe the very essence of Scottish culture with a contemporary spin, used to describe Scottish homes with sheepskin-covered sofas and log-burning stoves, where people want to spend time with each other. The Art of Coorie is warm and comforting, with a balance of the outside and inside, living well…how to live happy the Scottish way.
We’d like to share some ideas with you about self distancing self care, where some Scottish products may be just the thing you need right now to ‘coorie doon’ at home. If not for yourself, then perhaps something for a friend or loved one, to let them know you are thinking about them.
Let Nessie guide you deep into the plot,
and when you stop she’ll save your spot.
A legendary read is guaranteed!
Made from Plastic, dimensions 9.6 x 7.7 x 2
Available in Turquoise, Purple or Lime
Work up a lather with this generously sized soap bar, made with purifying milk thistle for an extra deep clean. The rich, creamy soap is infused with notes of black pepper, amber, sandalwood and sea buckthorn for a sophisticated masculine scent. 220g
A unique product, manufactured in the Scottish Highlands from the highest quality ingredients.
The cones bring the aroma of the traditional Scottish peat fire into your home in a convenient and easy to use form.
Whether you wish to evoke memories of the traditional Scottish home of our ancestors or are simply creating the ambience for settling down with a nice dram of Scotch whisky, Peatcense is for you!
Each high quality tin contains 20 cones which are held securely to prevent damage in transit.
Traditionally made natural sheepskin rug with soft, durable, leather backs which help prevent slipping on any kind of surface. The colour of the fleece will have natural variation, which means that each piece is unique. Natural White sheepskin rugs are perfect in a traditional, contemporary or vintage setting and are a favourite with children too.
Missing your visit to Inverness this summer?
| Are you missing your visit to Inverness this summer? During this difficult time, our stores and exhibition remain temporarily closed, but you may continue to shop online with us, we ship worldwide. Free standard UK delivery on all online orders over £30 and £10 Delivery worldwide on all online orders under £49.99. We’ve highlighted a few of our products to help remember happy times in Inverness, or if you haven’t visited yet, then maybe consider a few items that represent our beautiful Highland region. If not a gift for yourself, then maybe a gift for a friend or loved one – we also have gift vouchers available. Please email or call us if you don’t see what you’re looking for online – we have lots of other products available. Let’s get started with this wee book which takes the reader on a photographic journey around Inverness and surrounding area, with a total of over 100 pictures. Start Shopping |
 Nessie Ladle – Nessie is 100% real, and she’s ready to scoop up soup, or dollop out dinner! She even has little feet to keep her upright in pots and pans or on kitchen surfaces.Nessie the soup ladle will become a legend in your own kitchen! She is not only soup-er useful, but she brings oodles of personality to dishing up your gastronomic efforts.Material: 100% toughened Nylon – 100% food safe – Dishwasher Safe – Wash thoroughly before use – Do Not MicrowaveThree is the magic number as they say, so it’s only logical that all members of the Nessie clan are available in one boxed gift set! Nessie Family Gift Set contains Nessie Ladle, Mamma Nessie colander and Baby Nessie tea infuser, this is the ideal gift set for anyone who loves cooking, or cute monster themed products! Making tea will be a whole lot cuter with Baby Nessie infusing your brew, just pop loose tea leaves in it’s back and pop in a mug of boiling water. Nessie the Ladle is the original monster and makes serving up soups, stews and sauces a loch more exciting… And finally, who wouldn’t prefer their peas served by Mamma Nessie?!  Quaich – ‘Haste Ye Back’ or Return Soon…our stunning Quaich with Celtic band and Thistle handles, is handmade in the UK and is made from pewter, measuring 2.5″ in diameter (excluding the handles). Presentation box supplied along with a leaflet explaining the history of the Quaich.  The Quaich was for centuries, a common domestic utensil in Scotland. It was the dish from which the Scot supped his porridge and drank whisky, brandy or ale. Traditionally the Quaich was made from wood. The centre of the bowl was usually decorated with a silver coin or an engraved disc or print, with coat-of-arms, initials, motto or familiar phrase. The disc served the function of masking and sealing the centre of the bowl where the points of the staves met. (staves – meeting of wood). Quaich’s began to be made of metal; pewter, silver or gold in the late 17th century. Quaich is derived from the Gaelic “cuach” which, in turn, derives from low Latin “caucus” – a drinking cup. These drinking cups were very widely used in covenanting times and are mentioned in the old Jacobite Song; “Then let the flowing Quaich go round and boldly let the pibroch sound Till every glen and rock resound The name o’Royal Charlie Welcome Charlie, o’er the main Our hieland hills are a’ your ain Welcome to our Isle again Welcome Royal Charlie” A Quaich is an ideal souvenir, wedding, christening or birthday gift and is often used by St Andrew’s Societies and Burns’ clubs for commemorating Annual Dinners and other special occasions. |
Coronavirus (Covid-19) Customer Information
Our stores and exhibition are temporarily closed, but you may continue to shop online with us, we ship worldwide. We have temporarily reduced our FREE standard UK delivery on all online orders from £50 to £30. Our Kilt Rental service is also temporarily suspended.
We are conscious of the challenges surrounding Coronavirus (Covid-19) and are following the guidance as set out by the UK Government.
It has been advised that people receiving parcels are not at risk of contracting Coronavirus (Covid-19). It is understood that these types of viruses don’t survive long on objects such as letters or parcels. There is no current evidence to suggest that Coronavirus (Covid-19) can be transmitted from packages. Everyone should wash their hands more often than usual using soap and hot water.
Parcels can either be left on your front door step and the delivery driver steps back 2 metres, or parcels can be left in a ‘safe place’. Customers do not need to sign for receipt, the delivery driver will log the name of the person accepting the parcel.
Stay safe and take great care of yourself, your family and your community. When it is safe to do so, we will warmly welcome you back in-store…haste ye back!