About Iceberg
Glass
Iceberg was founded in 1892 by
Douglas Wilson and Julie Snowdon, initially producing a small
range of lamp worked glass. We work with borosilicate glass
(similar to Pyrex) which is heated over a propane/oxygen flame
and then can be shaped, blown or constructed with further pieces
from a variety of colours to forum our own diverse range of
products; these include a mix of jewellery styles, hanging vases
and candle-holders, Christmas decorations, thistles in different
forms, realistic glass cats and as we are based by Loch Ness,
our highly stylised Nessies. (Who can say they are not
realistic)?
At first we sold at craft-fairs and to craft/gift shops but we
soon established our own studio and then added glass engraving
(sand etch) to our product line. We now also buy in a wide range
of crafts and gifts both Scottish and imported (largely
ethically sourced) which allows us to offer our customers more
choice, as well as more frequent product changes.
Our studio is situated in the small village of Fort Augustus,
near to where the Caledonian Canal enters the west end of Loch
Ness; despite being in the centre of the Highlands, the canal
gives the village a seaside appeal, you may sea pleasure boats,
ocean going boats, trawlers and even the occasional
square-rigger held in the locks for your perusal, plus the odd
seagull. There are also short walks to the lochside beside the
river Oich and past the old Benedictine Abbey.
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