About Islay Slate

The Islay Slate Company is run by Neil and Carol Scott. Our main line of business is our Hotel, namely " The Harbour Inn & Restaurant "; and our Guest House. Recent recipients of the " Island Hotel of the Year 2009" at the annual Scottish Hotel Awards.
Inspired by unique designs by Nicola Stein which are in complete harmony with the beauty and tranquility of Islay
Aware that many visitors may wish to take home tangible memories of a very special place
Endeavouring to whet the appetite of those not yet familiar with this unique part of the world, yet still wishing to enjoy some very special products

.......This is what the Islay Slate Company is all about - naturally.......

Slate Products

Slate is a piece of nature and you will notice how individual your piece is through the contours and colour.
One of Scotland's most popular slate is that from Ballachulish (Balla - hool - ish) and our unique clock is made from this traditional slate dating over 100 years old and reclaimed from roofs of ancient buildings on Islay. Our other products, including coasters and table mats, are made from slate originating from Spain, Wale's Snowdonia National Park and of course Islay.
We must stress that our slate products are made from natural slate, not mainstream reconstituted slate. Slate is a metamorphic rock, some 45 million years old, which contains various impurities, such as fools gold metal (black and gold interpolations created by the presence of iron) and fossil indentations. For this reason, each item is entirely unique and we kindly ask customers to appreciate that we are unable to control the colour consistency of each product. In fact, we believe this would actual detract from the naturalness of the product and its inherent natural beauty.
Because each slate is hand crafted irregularities must be expected on the surface and edges; please be aware of possible sharp edges when handling various products.
The hand crafted cheese boards has been finished with a protective acrylic resin, giving it a shiny finish, which seals and hardens the surface area making it suitable to serve foodstuffs, reduces chipping and prevents staining.
Slate products should be wiped clean with a damp cloth.
Please also visit my web site at http://www.islayslate.com  for more items.

Items are sent Parcelforce (UK). Standard replacement / refund policies apply.