From the bench.
Go behind the scenes with Heather McDermott and discover the stories behind the jewellery. From new collections and bespoke commissions to exhibitions, collaborations and press features, From the Bench offers a glimpse into life as a contemporary Scottish jeweller.
Heather’s Top Three Gift-Sets
Discover Heather’s top three handcrafted jewellery gift sets for Christmas 2025. From warm gold-plated geometric designs to bestselling silver favourites, each set is thoughtfully handmade in her Scottish studio, perfect for anyone who loves unique, contemporary jewellery.
How Scotland’s Coastlines Inspire Me
Read about Heather’s inspiration for her jewellery collections.
Refurbished Shop in Callander
Read about Heather’s newly refurbished shop in Callander in the Trossachs. Combining her workshop and a retail space, she displays her jewellery collections alonmgside hand picked designers.
New Shop in Callander
Read about Heather’s new shop in Callander in the Trossachs. Combining her workshop and a retail space, she displays her jewellery collections alonmgside hand picked designers.
Remodelling Unworn Jewellery
Read about Heather latest commission and see how she remodels two rings into a new bespoke piece.
Periwinkle Shawls: A Collaboration with Isle of Skye Makers
It all begins with an idea. Read about Heather’s collaboration with Skyeweavers.
Margaret Howell Commissions Heather McDermott for AW14 Collection
Read about Heather’s collaboration with Margaret Howell and the exclusive collection she designes and made.
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