Prickly Thistle

A visit to the Prickly is a must do every time we are fortunate enough to visit Scotland ! The products and the people are first class and great fun.

I had such fun choosing a tartan jacket! Boy do they know what they’re doing there!

I made my purchase at the Rebel Row shop in Inverness. I am delighted with the top I bought. It is a beautiful, unique design and a wonderful reminder of my trip to Scotland.

The maxi kilt is beautifully made and so versatile, I love it! It is elegant, comfortable and I feel so proud wearing it. I now have two and have worn mine for evenings out, highland games, and also plan to wear to a wedding next year. It’s such a modern twist on the traditional kilt yet so connected to the historical origins of the kilt in Scotland. Claire is so talented and has been so lovely to deal with. I’m a firm believer in the Prickly Thistle company and will definitely order again. Thanks so much!

Love this piece and it feels amazing on.

I am now the proud owner of several tops from Prickly Thistle. Absolutely love the fabric and designs. Thank you Claire for your inspiration and thoughtfulness in all that you do.

I discovered Prickly Thistle on line while looking for a place to purchase a real tartan kilt or fabric on my trip to Scotland. I fell in love with the Maxi Kilt on first sight! Then I started digging into Prickly Thistle and connected strongly with everything I saw: womxn owned, womxn working in fiber, the development of the memorial "Witches of Scotland" tartan, the tartan movement (for lack of the best word), stepping back from Social Media, These ethics/actions all speak to my heart.

I purchased the VIP Rebel Row Shopping Experience for my sister and I so that we could have a personal experience at Rebel Row. I was a bit nervous when I saw the photo of a room packed with people having a VIP experience on their website, as parties are not really my thing. I was so excited about our visit and delightedly mistaken about a big party when we arrived and were warmly (and privately) welcomed by Susan and Clare. We spent a delightful 2 hours in conversation and shopping, sipping fizzy drinks and nibbling. Yes, we ended up making a purchase! This experience was the HIGHLIGHT of my trip to Scotland. Next time, I will plan my trip around the mill tour! Every woman IS a rebel!

Spurred on by the acquisition of a fabulous Prickly Thistle top, and a thoroughly enjoyable visit to the Rebel Row shop, my wife, Penelope, and I decide to book the Mill Tour.
We had a fantastic time learning all about the weaving process, and the journey of Prickly Thistle over the last decade. Clare is a force of nature! Equally as home in overalls working with the chains, as modelling the company’s products. She is a prime example of where there is a will, there is a way - her own story is woven(!) into the whole experience.

We love the brand. The quality of materials, the localised sourcing of materials, and the support for a localised workforce. This is a company that understands the impact of the textiles industry at a global scale, and works ethically to produce artisan products that support the localised Highland and Islands community, and minimise textile waste.
If you are thinking whether or not to do this tour, I would say - just do it! You’ll be glad you did.

The weaving workshop I attended this morning was amazing. Clare is brilliantly informative and enthusiastic about the art if weaving. She is keen to pass on the history and polítical need to keep weaving in production in the central area of Scotland and is actively seeking to bring it before parliament.
Learning the art of weaving was initially tricky but with Clare's help and encouragement we all progressed and for over 2 hours weaved and chatted. We were all really pleased and proud of the cloth we made.
This is definitely the best short course I've done.

Everything from customer service to actual clothes is excellent. Nothing is too much trouble. So glad to have such an individual shop in Inverness now

A wonderful shop and a wonderful visit.The owner took time out of her busy schedule to video chat with my wife who was back in the USA, while I was in her shop in Scotland. I strongly recommend a visit to this cool shop.

I am absolutely thrilled with my sensational Pirate Pants from Prickly Thistle. They look amazing, feel fantastic, and are unbelievably comfortable. Every time I wear them, they turn heads—they’re just super perfect and effortlessly cool. The craftsmanship is outstanding, and you can feel the quality the moment you put them on.

The customer service was equally impressive. Communication was clear, friendly, and fast, making the whole experience a joy from start to finish.

If you’re thinking about getting a pair, do it. These pants are a statement piece in the best possible way.

Great experience in the shop. Have worn my top already and looking forward to a chance to wear my lovely kilt.

I wasn't planning on buying a kilt when I walked into the Prickly Thistle/Rebel Row shop, but so happy I invested in a wonderful original dress highland kilt. Such a beautifully unique and versatile piece of clothing. I wore it to a special event recently and received so many compliments! I can't wait to wear it to many more events. And Clare the designer was in the shop that day and really took the time to fit me up properly and explain her work. Fabulous experience!

Amazing shop. I'm super happy with my drape kilt and scarf. Lovely people.