About
Crafted by Hand on the Scottish Coast
Etched & Crafted is a small, home-based business in the fishing village of Johnshaven, Scotland.
Every piece I make — whether it’s slate, wood, or a custom commission — is designed, engraved, and finished by hand in my workshop, one at a time.
Nothing here is mass-produced.
No factories.
No bulk manufacturing.
Just genuine craft, patience, and pride.
With over **15 years’ experience as a professional graphic designer**, I bring a mix of creativity, technical precision, and attention to detail to everything I produce. Those years in design studios and commercial environments help shape the quality and consistency of the work I create today.
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Inspired by Scotland. Driven by Craft.
Living on the northeast coast shapes everything — the rugged slate, the weathered wood, the stillness of the harbour, and the character of the people who live here. My aim is to create pieces that feel honest, natural, and distinctly Scottish.
I work with high-quality materials and engrave each item individually, ensuring every coaster, board, plaque, or personalised gift has its own subtle variations and handmade character.
Your order isn’t just a product.
It’s something I’ve crafted personally, from start to finish.
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Freelance Design Services
Alongside Etched & Crafted, I also take on selective freelance design work.
With 15+ years in professional graphic design, I help small businesses with:
- Branding & logos
- Product artwork
- Packaging design
- Visual identity & layout
- Laser-ready artwork preparation
If you’re looking for creative support or have a design project in mind, I’d be happy to chat.
Looking for a designer? Contact me here
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Why Etched & Crafted?
✔ Small, independent Scottish business
✔ Handmade from a home workshop in Johnshaven
✔ Not mass-produced — every piece is made individually
✔ 15+ years of graphic-design expertise
✔ Custom designs & personalised gifts
✔ Coastal influence, high-quality materials, and artisan finishing
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Every order genuinely makes a difference. It supports my home, my family, and my ability to keep creating meaningful, handcrafted work here on the Scottish coast.
If you ever have a custom idea or something you’d love engraved or designed, feel free to reach out — I’d be delighted to create something special for you.
— Gavin, Maker at Etched & Crafted
Supporting Local Makers
I’m proud to collaborate with other independent Scottish businesses whose values match my own. One of these is Black Kelpie Coffee Co, a brand built on folklore, craftsmanship, and a deep appreciation for quality.
I created their engraved wooden business cards — each one cut from natural timber and engraved by hand in the same workshop where I craft my own products.
Working with small businesses like Black Kelpie Coffee Co reminds me why I do what I do. We’re building something meaningful on the coast: a community of makers who care about quality, storytelling, and supporting one another.
If you enjoy discovering local talent, I highly recommend exploring the world they’ve created.