Breanish Tweed

Iain Finlay comes from a family with a long weaving tradition, and indeed both his parents are involved in making Breanish Tweed. Iain Finlay is also an award winning writer and film director, whose work has been shown in a number of European countries.

www.iainfmacleod.com

DonaldJohn Macleod (or Zebo) is a weaver with over forty years experience. Hejoined the Merchant Navy when he was sixteen and spent much of hiscareer working on the oilrigs of the North Sea. Like many islanders, hewould weave when he was at home on leave.

Chrissie Macleod is our designer. Between herself and her husband Donald they have a great wealth of knowledge about weaving.

Karin Slater is an expert weaver and the youngest on the island. She is also our warper and darner.

Theother members of our team are Christina Macleod, who is in charge ofproduction and Murdo Smith, a weaver with over forty years experience.