Our Story

Welcome to Islander UK, formerly known as Snow Paw UK. Specialising in fine Harris Tweed® footwear and accessories, we blend traditional Scottish heritage with modern design and comfort. Snow Paw UK was established back in 2010, and since then has grown to supply quality products and service throughout the UK and across the globe. Our new brand name, Islander UK, came to fruition in 2020 and has been welcomed by our customers and stockists as our company grew. We were named Edinburgh's Best Independent Retailer in 2018 and have continued to thrive since -priding ourselves on our five star service and quality products.

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HARRIS TWEED®

For well over a century, islanders of the Outer Hebrides of Scotland have woven the beautiful and intricate cloth known as Harris Tweed®.
It is the only fabric in the world that is protected by its own Act of Parliament, meaning that by law, the cloth must be made from pure virgin wool which has been dyed and spun on the islands and handwoven at the home of the weaver. From start to finish, the cloth is in the hands of skilled and experienced artisans who oversee every stage of production, utilising generations of knowledge to produce a product that is defined by quality and style. Harris Tweed® is crafted by hand without the aid of automation or electricity, using natural materials. 

Follow our journey

About us

HARRIS TWEED

Drawing inspiration from traditional Scottish textures, we sourced exquisite Harris Tweed from one of the few remaining textile mills in the Hebrides and began designing. The response was phenomenal.

TRADE SHOWS

After a few trade shows and numerous long-haul flights, we garnered several awards, including Best Independent Retailer 2018 and Best Product Award at the Scottish Trade Show 2016/17.

WORLDWIDE RECOGNITION

Our products are loved and stocked by notable figures like Judy Murray and are represented by over 120 stockists worldwide. We couldn’t be prouder of our journey so far and eagerly anticipate what the future holds.

Our Achievement

60+

Product

10+

Awards

8900+

Happy Customers

47+

Countries

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Our Stores

Islander Flagship Store
95 W Bow, Edinburgh EH1 2JP

Islander UK Edinburgh Workshop
42 Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh EH1 2QE

Islander UK Marshall Street Workshop
37 Marshall St, Edinburgh EH8 9BJ

Islander UK Stockbridge
63 Raeburn Pl, Edinburgh EH4 1JF

Islander UK St Andrews
120 Market St, St Andrews KY16 9PD

Islander 
 54 Candlemaker Row
EH12QE