Josie and her husband moved to Glentrool in 2008. During her first year here, she attended a Christmas Fair at Kirroughtree where she met a lady who belonged to the Wigtownshire Guild of Spinners, Weavers and Dyers.

After attending their monthly meeting, Josie learnt how to spin and shortly thereafter acquired her own spinning wheel and loom and learnt to weave. Since then she has produced items such as shawls, shoulder bags, scarves all of which are on sale at the Glentrool Hive.

Jayne attended silversmithing courses at Hillsborough College, Sheffield, and from this developed her interest in making silver jewellery.

Jaynes aim is to learn new techniques and styles for silver jewellery, and looks forward to having a home studio in which to experiment and develop her skills. Jayne has sold jewellery at craft fairs in and around Sheffield and is excited to explore Dumfries and Galloway for inspiration and new markets.

Homemade woodcrafts based in Glentrool at the heart of the Galloway Forest Park.

Working from home, Andy uses reclaimed wood as far as possible, avoiding the use of plastic as far as is practical. His inspiration comes from timber - the grain, the texture, the look and feel.

Stitch & Sparkle are two sisters, Sarah with an obsession for all things wool, and Emma who has a passion for nature and jewellery-making. Emma finds her inspiration for her pieces from daily walks in the forest and hills. With her passion for nature, she takes great care in sourcing silver and, wherever possible, only buys recycled silver here in the UK. She loves nothing better than finding an old, unloved, or even broken piece, then reworking it into something fresh and modern, ensuring nothing goes to waste.

Individual accessories for adults and children. Hand made in Glentrool Village using remnant, end of range, leftover and “would otherwise be thrown out” fabrics and yarn.

Mostly knitting & sewing for many years, Christine has always enjoyed trying out other crafts, from macrame (when it was very popular) to present-day glass fusion.

Betsy’s Bits & Bobs was borne out of the variety of crafts enjoyed and needing an outlet for the many items Christine created. Always with an eye to economy and the 3 R’s (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle), where possible Christine makes use of ‘bits & bobs’ she has in her stash or finds at charity shops and crafters ‘destashes’.

Beth works from her home in Galloway Forest Park, creating hand crocheted jewellery inspired by the wild beauty around her. She crafts organic, natural shapes in vibrant colours, using natural materials – cotton thread, gemstones, and sterling silver.

Handmade hats and beautifully crafted animal toys.

Heather collected and pressed leaves which were arranged on fabric and photographed. The leaves were then removed and returned to boxes, which were her ‘palette’.

All proceeds from the sale of Heathers work will be donated towards the charity Change Mental Health, whose mission it is to provide transformational support for people ensuring that everyone has access to the support they need.

Wildebeeste Woodcrafts are individually hand crafted in the heart of the Galloway Dark sky park by a local maker who only uses locally grown wood which is sustainably foraged or harvested in Glentrool. Each piece is unique and entirely hand carved using only local green wood. Every spoon is individually developed by respecting the shape and grain of each piece of wood. After care: wash in warm water but do not leave to soak. Oil regularly with mild flavoured vegetable oil. Your spoon will change colour and develop its own unique patina with use. Slow Grown , Slow Crafted and Leaving No Trace. 

Our Glentrool Community Garden group produce handmade seasonal items for sale which contribute to the sustainability of the garden and green spaces. Willow bird feeders, hand knitted socks and hats, tea cosies and decorative ornaments can be found at the Glentrool Gallery.

Photography inspired by the natural beauty of Galloway. Landscapes and night photography from Galloway’s Dark Sky Park. 

Little Dot Creations was established in 2013, offering a wide range of light-hearted animal treats for adults and children alike. 

Armed with her tiny nibbed fine liner pens, Suzi creates her illustrations using thousands of little dots and circles. Designing prints, homewares and greeting cards, everything is handmade in her Little Dot Studio.

Foggie Toddle Books is the bookshop dedicated to children’s literature in Wigtown.

We stock a small selection of children’s books created by local writers and illustrators.

Glo-Ora is a small business Est in 2025 creating handmade cement homeware, candles and wax melts.

Handcrafted items from recycled materials including glasses cases, cushions and trinket bags.

Margaret S Milligan is a contemporary artist, well known for her still life and floral oil paintings.

She works from her garden studio and kitchen in wintertime, within the beautiful artists town of Kirkcudbright. Strength of drawing has always been fundamental in her work, beginning back when Margaret worked exclusively in soft pastel , the art of painting whilst drawing. She founded a Life Drawing Group 12 years ago, to feed her need to work from the human form and has hosted a class at the Glentrool Hive.

Galloway Lodge Preserves, a family endeavour. Since 1971, we've been dedicated to producing the finest Scottish preserves, including chutneys, marmalades, jams, mustards, and condiments. Our legacy is built on "Preserving what's good since 1971" - a promise we deliver with passion.  Galloway Lodge Preserves, under the careful guidance of Fiona and Ruaridh Hesketh, is your destination for a diverse range of Scottish delights.

Pearl McGibbon’s Hidden Garden range features handmade soaps, raw Wigtownshire honey, and artisanal jams and chutneys.

Jenny Craig, based in South West Scotland. Jenny’s art is inspired by the world of nature - our beautiful and varied landscapes and wildlife, and the changing seasons. She also has a passion for exploring the miniature worlds of mosses and lichens to be found amongst old stone walls and tree bark. Her favourite medium is watercolour but also works with acrylic.

If you would like to commission a portrait of your pet or other animal you can see some examples of her work below:

Hugh Bryden spent 30 years as an Art Teacher in Dumfries and Galloway. Throughout his teaching career he continued to practice as a printmaker and painter. He was a regular exhibitor in national and international exhibitions and was involved for a number of years in the gallery business in Dumfries. Since 2005 he has been working as a printmaker, publisher writer and painter