Local Art, Gifts & Highland Producers

Bowerbird Jewels

Handcrafted Beaded Jewellery

The Old Post Office Café & Gallery is delighted to showcase Bowerbird Jewels, a Scottish Highlands-based artisan creating beautifully handcrafted beaded jewellery.

Designed and made locally by Sally Nowell, each piece is inspired by the natural surroundings of the Highlands and influenced by the rich heritage of Czech glass beads. The result is a collection of timeless, thoughtfully styled jewellery, with each piece as individual as the landscape that inspires it.

Fused Light

Contemporary Fused Glass

Based in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, Anne Brigden combines science and creativity through her vibrant fused glass work, created under the name Fused Light.

With a passion for strong colour and the way light interacts with glass, Anne’s work is bold, expressive and full of movement. Her collection includes both functional and decorative pieces, from coasters and bowls to striking wall hangings.

Inspired by the surrounding landscape and wildlife, many designs reflect the colours and textures of the Cairngorms, including pieces such as Autumn Birch, created using a glass powder crackle technique to add depth and texture.

June Armstrong

Illustrator

June Armstrong is a freelance illustrator based in Aviemore, Scotland, known for her quirky, character-filled illustrations and hand-drawn maps.

Working primarily in pen and watercolour, June’s artwork is inspired by the landscapes, landmarks and spirit of the Cairngorms National Park. The Old Post Office Café & Gallery is delighted to stock her much-loved Cairngorms National Park tea towel, a perfect blend of local charm and everyday practicality.

Cairn Candles

A Fusion of Scent and Scenery

The Old Post Office Café & Gallery is delighted to showcase a very special local collaboration with Cairn Candles, based in Grantown-on-Spey and run by the Thom family.

This thoughtful partnership brings together Ann Vastano’s atmospheric Highland landscapes with Cairn Candles’ artisan candle-making expertise. Each Art Candle offers a sensory journey, pairing evocative scents with packaging featuring Ann’s iconic depictions of the Cairngorms’ dramatic landforms, bothies and ever-changing weather.

Every candle is hand-poured using sustainable soy wax with clean-burning cotton wicks, offering up to 50 hours of burn time. In keeping with their environmental values, Cairn Candles plants a tree for every candle sold.

A collaboration rooted in creativity, sustainability and a shared love of the Highlands.

Ed Smith Photography

Tracing the Stories of the Spey

The Old Post Office Café & Gallery is pleased to highlight the ongoing documentary photography project by Kingussie-based photographer Ed Smith.

Titled The Spey Journey (also known as the River Spey Project), this year-long initiative began in July 2025 and explores the landscape, culture and communities connected to one of Scotland’s most iconic rivers. Through a deeply personal and locally grounded approach, Ed’s work captures the rhythms of life shaped by the Spey and its surrounding environment.

A project that strongly resonates with both visitors and the Badenoch community.

Sarah Wylie

In Conversation

Local broadcaster and podcaster Sarah Wylie is a familiar and much-loved voice on Speysound Radio, where she hosts the popular series Sarah Wylie, In Conversation.

Her programme features thoughtful, in-depth conversations with the creators, adventurers and business leaders shaping the Highlands. Notable guests include MasterChef finalist Sarah Rankin, the Hebridean Baker and Cairngorms National Park ranger Duncan Macdonald.

Sarah is also a regular presence at the Old Post Office Café & Gallery, having hosted live events and recorded special episodes marking gallery milestones and celebrating resident artists, including Ann Vastano.

Episodes are available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. 

Post Box Toppers

A Much-Loved Village Feature

One of the most charming features of the Old Post Office Café & Gallery is the bonnie post box on the brae, proudly showcasing a rotating collection of beautifully hand-knitted toppers.

These creative displays are a delight for both locals and visitors, with many stopping to admire the detail, take photographs and capture a quick selfie. Changing with the seasons, the toppers bring colour, character and cheer to the village all year round.

Now a well-known local landmark, the toppers are celebrated for their intricate craftsmanship and imaginative themes. Each one is lovingly made by local creatives Fiona and Phill Hawkins, often with help from a wonderfully knit-tastic group of friends.

Drumguish Honey

Local Highland Produce

The Old Post Office Café & Gallery is proud to stock Drumguish Honey, celebrating the best local produce from the Kincraig area.

Surrounded by sweeping moorland and swathes of heather here in Badenoch, the bees produce a rich, golden honey with a distinctive Highland character. A true taste of the landscape and a much-loved local favourite.

Available subject to season and supply.

The Blonde Bakery

Lee-Anne Dawson is the talent behind The Blonde Bakery, based here in Kincraig.

Known for her exceptional baking, Lee-Anne operates the much-loved Clishmaclaver Honesty Box, offering homemade treats subject to season and availability. A firm local favourite and a true hidden gem.