Castleyards Ring Willow both homes and defences

both homes and defences

dating back more than 1000 years

as well as the vision of the Arts and Crafts Movement

Strong tides rush between the Holm and the skerries that lie round about

It remains in Ireland to this day

Castleyards Ring Willow both homes and defencesA bold design, reminiscent of Medieval patterning. Its name comes from the old yards surrounding Kirkwall castle, built in the middles ages and demolished in the late 19th century. Our shop and studio sits in this area, reputedly on the spot of the castle's blacksmith's. So the tradition of metalworking here is much longer than when Ola set up business in 1960!