We stock a wide variety of speciality cards. We give you ‘blas do na cairdean a tha againn” - a flavour of some of them here.
SCOTTISH CARDS/CARDS MADE IN SCOTLAND
“To be born Scottish is to be born proud, in the beauty of the glens in your heart the lonely Highlands in your dreams the plaintive call of the pipes echoing through your soul” in English and in Gaelic:-
“Ma rugadh tu ‘n Alba rugadh tu uasal boidhchead oleann nad cridhe aghaidhealtachd aonranach nad bhruadar gairm tiamhaidh na pioba le mac-talla nad anam”
Calligraphic Card from Wales both languages on one card,
(front & back reversible), £2.30 +p&p 75p (1-5)
“The Hebrides and Gaelic Rune Cards Made by ‘Tish ’in Tain
“To Be Born Scottish” made by ‘Luc’ in Argyll in the Scottish Highlands
RUNE CARDS In Gaelic + English
These beautifully designed Celtic cards
have historic text in Gaelic with English translation alongside,
(English translation shown) -
The Rune of The Guardian Angel is a wonderful blessing to give to a new
baby or a child “Be thou a bright flame before me, Be thou a guiding star above me ....
The Rune of Graces is “from a gaelic invocation to a maiden on her marriage”
“In thy fair fond face be
The grace of form, The grace of……..The grace of wisdom, The grace of charity”
The Rune of Guidance is a personal prayer
“God guide me with thy wisdom, ………God protect me with thy strength.”
,The Hogmanay Rune is particularly apt for a new home
“May God bless the dwelling, Each stone and beam and stave….”
The Nativity Rune is a special for Christmas but can be given at any time of
the year.
“His night is the long night, It will snow and it will drift, White moon there will be…
The Covenant has a religious theme.
Choose from :-The Rune of :-
The Guardian Angel, Graces, Guidance, Hogmanay, the Nativity, Covenant
Designed and made in Scotland. Any mix of six including p&p £5
also a folded card with envelope for a baby’s baptism:-The Rune of Baptism (her/him):-“Sprinkle down upon her(him) Thy grace, Give Thou to her virtue and growth….wrapped individually with envelope £1.95 + p&p 50p“The Good One made the Hebrides” 20x15mm with envelope (Made in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland) Two for £3.95 p&p included Other cards shop only.
CARDS BY SHEILA Designed/made by Sheila in Barra, printed in the Highlands & island of Lewis
CARDS BY SHEILA (copyright) McNEILL GALLERY DUAN OF BARRA
Castlebay, Cockles, Mingulay 14 cards available, Card, notelet, tent card
When Sheila produced her first set of postcards in 1987 there was hardly a card leaving Barra which wasn’t one of hers. Still good sellers, shop only.
McNeill artists print cards Made by Sheila in Barra, miniatures of paintings in her McNeill gallery, the same quality Giclee true to life reproduction process ensures these are truly Ann’s paintings in miniature. 14 titles (see McNeill Gallery), a card to keep, a miniature to frame, supplied with story, mount and envelope. £6.99 + p&p 75p (1-5 cards)
Duan of Barra “Trim the cruisie’s failing light, the Son of God shall pass tonight,….”cards/notelets:- Produced by Sheila, printed in the isle of Lewis card 5 for £3.95, tent cards/notelets+envelopes, 5 for £4.95 all inc p&p
ENGLISH CARDS/ CARDS MADE IN ENGLAND
“To be born English is to be born wealthy, the wealth of history, the power….. of language.” Calligraphic Card
“To be born Irish is to be born lucky, not with worldly riches….” Calligraphic Card
Ancient Celtic Design Cards
“To be born Welsh is to be born with music in your blood and poetry in your soul” Calligraphic Card
Calligraphic Cards Trudi Finch Fairy Cards Trudi Finch Fairy Cards 2
Calligraphic Cards £2.30 each + p&p 75p 1-5 cards
“To be born Scottish, (Eng+Gaelic.) “To be born Welsh…,(Eng+Welsh)
“To be born Irish….(Eng+Irish Gaelic)), “To be born English….
Other designs at our shop premises in Brevig on Barra’s east side.
Trudi Finch Fairy cards two styles £2.75 each in shop. 3 cards including p&p £9
Designs shown:-Fairy Mother (Godmother also available), Cobweb, Storm, Fairy Bride Set 2 Wood Music, Celtic Fairy, Titania
