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FOLD's shelves of ceramics, prints, scarves and bags under a skylight and a green wall.
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Fold

The Barn's craft and design store at Banchory, showing and selling work by Scottish designer-makers, from ceramics to scarves and prints.

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Welcome

At the Barn, the arts centre on the edge of Banchory, a row of old sheds was rebuilt as FOLD, a store and workshop for contemporary Scottish craft and design.

It opened in June 2019, grown out of flock, the Barn's annual craft and design fair and the largest of its kind in Aberdeenshire.

Inside, under skylights and against a deep green wall, are the works of designer-makers based in Scotland, some long established, some just starting out: ceramics, jewellery, scarves and textiles, prints, candles and homewares. Among them is the Hamewares Collection, commissioned by the Barn itself.

There are workshops where you can learn how things are made and meet the makers. It opens from Thursday to Saturday, and Buchanan Bistro is next door for lunch.

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Before you go

Open Thursday to Saturday, 11am to 4pm.

Workshops run through the year; the Barn's own site has dates.

Where
The Barn, Burn o' Bennie, Banchory, AB31 5QA.
Telephone
01330 825432.

Opening hours

Their website
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
11am–4pm
Friday
11am–4pm
Saturday
11am–4pm
Sunday
Closed

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Where it is

At the Barn arts centre at Burn o' Bennie, on the eastern edge of Banchory.

Close byBanchory.
  1. The Barn's glass-fronted building and stone steading among daffodils.The Barn ArtsAberdeenshire's multi-arts centre, next door.Under a mile 1 min by road
  2. The Cowshed's dining room of wooden tables in Banchory.Cowshed2 miles 3 min by road
  3. Ride Coffee House BanchoryRide Coffee House Banchory2 miles 4 min by road
  4. Royal Deeside RailwayRoyal Deeside Railway2 miles 3 min by road
  5. Milton of CrathesMilton of CrathesA courtyard of shops, a gallery and a heritage railway.2 miles 4 min by road
Directions
Buchanan Bistro's high-ceilinged dining room at the Barn in Banchory.CafeBuchanan BistroA step away
Yolk General Store's bright room, a blue dresser by a white window under a yellow ceiling.ShoppingYolk General Store1.9 miles
Banchory Lodge's glass-roofed garden room set with tables and wicker chairs.RestaurantsBanchory Lodge1.9 miles
Turreted stone castle with flag pole, surrounded by autumn trees and lawnsWalksMilton of Crathes to Crathes Castle Walk2.1 miles
Ivy-covered Milton Art Gallery sign with roses and a "Fresh Flowers £15" chalkboardAttractionsMilton Art Gallery2.1 miles
Maison Castanié, AberdeenshireCafeMaison Castanié2.1 miles
An angler fly-casting on the Dee with a guide at his shoulder.AttractionsTwin Peakes2.1 miles
A bottle of the Strong Water Co.'s own whisky held up at its Banchory shopfront.ShoppingThe Strong Water Co2.2 miles
The Birdhouse café's teal shopfront on a granite street in Banchory.CafeBirdhouse Cafe Banchory2.2 miles

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Stay nearby

Places to stay near the store, and when each is next free.

Timber cabin with metal roof and decking surrounded by woodland treesNorth Lodge and River Cabin
  • Sleeps 6
  • In Banchory
  • 8 miles from FOLD
Free 8–9 NovA stone farmhouse covered in climbing ivy stands behind a gravel drive, seen through overhanging pine branches.Cuttieshillock
  • Sleeps 6
  • In Glen Dye
  • 8 miles from FOLD
Free 31 Oct – 1 NovA stone cottage with dormer windows sits behind a low blue gate, a rose-covered archway framing the front door.Gamekeeper’s Cottage
  • Sleeps 6
  • In Strachan
  • 8 miles from FOLD
Free 2–3 NovA stone steading with a slated pyramid roof and a chimney stands behind a green nameplate sign, a chair visible through the window.No 2 Steading Cottage
  • Sleeps 4
  • In Strachan
  • 8 miles from FOLD
Free 12–13 NovPlaces to stayEvery stay in AberdeenshireAll our places to stay nearby, to search by date and by who is coming.See them all
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