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Fashionable - even in an apocalypse

Catch our Waxed Riding Coat in The Walking Dead TV series.

Receiving our second Queen's Award

Learn more about the award ceremony and see the photos from the day.

Behind the Scenes Video

To celebrate the launch of our new collection, we’re giving you a behind the scenes look at our new season photoshoot.

Celtic & Co X Melanie Masson

X-Factor celebrity Melanie Masson is a big fan of Celtic & Co. and shows her affection in her new video "Seasons".

New gift box design

Our talented graphic designer Alison has created a stunning new gift box design. Learn more about this piece of art on our new gift boxes.

Make it British Podcast

Listen to our co-founder Kath Whitworth in episode 143 of the Make it British Podcast and learn more about the Celtic & Co story.

Laurie McCall Competition

Win a framed limited edition fine art print of Watergate Bay by talented local artist and photographer Laurie McCall, worth £215. Also include £100 of Celtic & Co. Vouchers and a luxurious Classic Cashmere Scarf worth £115.

Meet the Celtic & Co. family

Watch the wonderful team who have kept Celtic & Co. running for the last 30 years.

Wool Week 2020 - Student Design Competition

We are excited to announce that our winner is Courtney Davies from Plymouth College of Art.

Behind the Scenes – Winter 2020

To celebrate the launch of our winter collection we’re giving you a behind the scenes look at our winter photoshoot.

Why Cornwall?

Watch Celtic & Co. founders Nick & Kath explain why Cornwall fits so perfectly with the brand.

Newquay Foodbank receives donation

Celtic & Co. made a £10,509 donation to Newquay Foodbank, to support their passionate and unfaltering work within the local community during these uncertain times.

Mary Goldberg - Cornish Ceramic Artist

Mary Goldberg is a Cornish ceramic artist who handcrafted our Icon Cable Cardigan buttons to celebrate our 30^th birthday.

The Icon Collection - A Homage

To celebrate our 30 ^th anniversary this year, we have designed an exclusive Capsule Collection of the most iconic pieces since the beginning of Celtic & Co.

Have a read to learn more about the background story of this limited collection.

Reflecting on our Royal visit

See the photos from the day we welcomed Royalty.

How to Fix Knitwear

Our simple approach to fixing your knits from home and extending the life of your clothing.

Celtic & Co. X Bird Sunglasses Competition

Win the ultimate staycation package from Bird Sunglasses and Celtic & Co.

Finding Simple Ways to Relax

We’re thinking of ways to help our customers and social followers in any small way we can. We hope this short film provides some calm and relaxation for anyone feeling the stresses and strains of life right now.

Five Of Our Favourite Cardigans

With the Cardigan being a key trend for 2020, we've picked our top five from this seasons collection.

Scrap Store

At Celtic & Co. it is important to us that we minimise our impact on the environment.

The Royal Visit

We are honoured H.R.H Prince Charles visits Celtic & Co. for our 30th anniversary celebrations

Random Acts of Kindness Day

As we celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day on the 17th February, we think about other ways in which we can incorporate more kindness into every day life.

The Salt Sisterhood

A bit of information about The Salt Sisterhood.

Organic Cotton

This precious natural resource has been refined over centuries by the traditional Egyptian cotton industry.

Cutting Out The Middle Bag

A year ago we made huge amendments to how we reduce, reuse and recycle materials here at Celtic & Co. So, where are we a year on with the changes we made?

Best of 2019

As we settle into what will be a very exciting year for us in 2020, we started to feel a little nostalgia for the wonderful year that was 2019.

SHEEPSKIN BOOTS

With nearly 30 years of expert craftsmanship, discover how our beautiful sheepskin boots are handcrafted in our Cornish workshop.

MICROPLASTIC FOCUS

An infographic highlighting the benefits of using natural fibres like wool over synthetic fibres like polyester and nylon.

SHEEPSKIN SLIPPERS

One of the planets most versatile and natural fibres, sheepskin is used every day in our workshop to create beautifully handcrafted slippers.

CELTIC & CO. & HEADLAND HOTEL COMPETITION

Win the ultimate storm watching prize with Celtic & Co. and The Headland Hotel.

AW19 SHOP THE LOOK. SEASIDE WALKS

Part 1: The ultimate style guide for a casual stroll by the seaside.

DONEGAL SPOTLIGHT

Our Donegal wool is produced by the only mill still spinning the yarn in Ireland. Discover the story behind this luxurious wool.

MERINO SPOTLIGHT

Find out what makes our extra fine merino wool such a special yarn.

WOOL WEEK RETURNS FOR ITS 10TH YEAR

Learn about our support for the Campaign for Wool and why we think wool is such a super material.

LAXTONS SPECIALIST YARNS

Learn about our latest wool supplier with over 100 years of British heritage.

AW19 LOOKBOOK

We hope you are inspired by our Autumn-Winter collection.

CELTIC & CO. IN THE USA

Kath & Clare Whitworth take a visit to the big apple.

INTRODUCING RECYCLED CASHMERE

Read the story behind our AW19 Eco Luxe Cashmere collection.

GEELONG SPOTLIGHT

Watch as our Geelong yarn is spun from its natural state to a dyed and finished product ready to be knitted.

WHY CHOOSE SLOW FASHION

Watch as our fascinating infographic takes you on a tour of fast fashions secrets.

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DRAPERS FOOTWEAR AWARDS 2019 - WINNERS

We're excited to announce that we've been named International Footwear Business of the Year by Draper's

TREVISKER GARDEN CENTRE

We caught up with Co-Founders Mark and Sian Sandry who are encouraging people to think about the environment...

TEAM SUPER SUP EXPERIENCE

Read about the Celtic & Co team super SUP experience and find out how to win your very own experience with the Newquay Activity Centre.

SURFERS AGAINST SEWAGE INTERVIEW - PART 1

We talk beach cleans, royal weddings and what you can do to help reduce your plastic consumption with Cornish based charity, Surfers Against Sewage.

SURFERS AGAINST SEWAGE INTERVIEW - PART 2

We're back with the team at Surfers Against Sewage, a Cornish based charity, who are leading the fight against plastic waste in our waterways and beaches.

DISCOVER THE CELTIC CULTURE AND HISTORY OF CORNWALL

Discover the rich history of Celtic Cornwall and learn a little Cornish with Celtic & Co.

FATHER OF CELTIC

Meet the father of Celtic & Co - Nick Whitworth who chats about Cornwall, hobbies, as well as the 30 year milestone anniversary for the company...

HOW TO REDUCE PLASTIC POLLUTION

Want to use less plastic? Here are our top tips on how to reduce your plastic footprint.

CORNWALL HAS IT GOING ON

Here's our guide for what's on in Cornwall this summer, from music festivals to family friendly events...

AW19 PRESS DAY

We took our autumn/winter '19 collection to the capital to showcase our sustainable, natural British style to awaiting members of the press. Here's a sneak peek at what you can expect from us later this year...

A CUT ABOVE THE RUST

This season's hottest colour is Rust, and here's how we introduced it into our new collection...

REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE

Read our latest recycling news here...

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT BREEDS OF SHEEP WE USE?

Learn about the different variety of sheep we use for our Sheepskin Boots and Slippers.

WOOL vs SYNTHETIC

The Campaign for Wool and their mission to encourage more people to shop sustainably.

WHY CHOOSE LINEN FOR YOUR SUMMER WARDROBE?

Linen is making a comeback. Discover why you need linen in your summer wardrobe this season.

HOW TO HAVE A SUSTAINABLE HOLIDAY IN CORNWALL

Discover how you can make your holiday in Cornwall more sustainable with our top tips.

WHAT TO PACK FOR A HOLIDAY IN CORNWALL

Ever wondering what to pack on your next holiday to Cornwall. Look no further than this clever little blog and pack your bags with confidence.

THINGS TO DO IN CORNWALL WHEN IT'S RAINING

Our top picks of what to do in Cornwall when it rains.

WHAT IS SLOW FASHION?

Here at Celtic & Co, we are all about slow fashion, but what does that really mean?

GO GREEN

Go green, not just for St. Patrick's Day but for the love of the colour as well as the planet...

Mother's Day With Celtic

Some of our favourite bloggers share how they spend time with the kids

RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS

Since doing something kind makes you feel happy, we thought we'd spread the word...

SCOOP 2019

We exhibited at this year's Scoop, an international fashion show for trade...

REVERSIBLE OUTERWEAR

Our new season is here, so shop the look today...

NEW SEASON 2019 - BEHIND THE SCENES

Here's what happened behind the scenes on our New Season 2019 catalogue photoshoot...

WOMEN FOR WOMEN INTERNATIONAL

We asked Kath & Clare Whitworth a few questions about work, life and how they, as women, support each other...

SMALL STEPS FOR A BIG IMPACT

Read about the small steps we're making every day to limit our impact on the environment...

A NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION

Make a promise to yourself in 2019 to buy more consciously...

A YEAR IN REVIEW

Here are some of 2018's highlights in a nutshell...

A CORNISH CHRISTMAS

Here's a few must do’s to get involved with, here on the coast this December…

SHEEPSKIN SLIPPERS - GIFT GUIDE

Nothing beats a cosy pair of slippers as the cold weather rolls in. Shop our favourite styles here.

GIFT GUIDE - BUYING FOR GRANDPARENTS

Shop our inspirational gift guide for grandparents this festive season...

SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS FAIR 2018

Here's a little round up of our time at the show and what visitors to our stand were reaching for...

PAINT IT BLACK

Our Press & Social Media Officer talks through her favourite all-black looks for the spooky season.

DECORATE YOUR HOME IN SHEEPSKIN

From beautiful sheepskin rugs to luxe cushions, click here to see how sheepskin can work in every room of the house.

THE CAMPAIGN FOR WOOL'S WOOL WEEK

Learn about the The Prince of Wales' efforts to educate consumers on the benefits of wool.

TACKLING PLASTIC

Explore how we're tackling the hot topic of this months sustainability meeting, plastic...

WINTER COLLECTION SHOPPING EVENTS

This October we took our new winter collection on the road around the country...

AUTUMN/WINTER STYLE GUIDE

Everything you’ll need to look on trend and stay warm and dry over the coming months.

ESSENTIAL EDIT - BEHIND THE SCENES

Here’s a sneak peek behind the scenes of our Essential Edit Collection photoshoot held in London...

DESTINATION GUIDE

With the summer season coming to an end, click here to explore our favourite Cornish destinations.

MELLOW YELLOW

Slicing into our favourite styles this month is a brand new, punchy tone for autumn - introducing yellow!

WHY WE LOVE MERINO

From crafting timeless classics, to featuring in our own wardrobes, find out why we love to work with and wear merino.

AUTUMN COLLECTION 2018 - BEHIND THE SCENES

A sneak peek behind the scenes of one of our most eagerly awaited collections.

SURF, SEA AND SUNSHINE

The essential break down of our favourite North Coast beaches within 10 miles of Celtic & Co. HQ.

A ROYAL VISIT TO NEWQUAY

It's not everyday you are presented with the Queen's Award for Enterprise, followed by a big tea party to celebrate, but for us here at Celtic & Co, we did exactly that!

CROWNED AGAIN AT THE NFBA'S

We won 'Entrepreneur Of The Year' as well as the 'Technology & Innovation Award' for the South West. Read more here...

TOP 5 FESTIVALS

Our top 5 Cornish festivals that you can’t miss out on this summer…

CELTIC HEADS TO THE PALACE

Nick & Kath headed to Buckingham Palace to accept The Queen's Award for International Enterprise.

FATHER'S DAY

This Father’s Day we want to share with you our favourite way to celebrate the day.

WEST PENTIRE POPPY FIELDS

Near our hometown of Newquay, the West Pentire arable fields have become a sea of beautiful red poppies.

THE ROYAL CORNWALL SHOW 2018

We visited this year's Royal Cornwall Show and was proud to be part of The Prince of Wales’ Countryside Parade.

BEHIND THE BOOTS

Our resole and repair service.

HALF TERM HAPPINESS

The ultimate guide to a day of exploring Cornish coastlines this May half term.

SUBTLE GREYS FOR WARMER DAYS

The greys we offer through our collections range from dark charcoals right through to silvers, and for this summer, we’ve focused especially on the lighter tones. Read more here...

MAY DAY CELEBRATIONS

Our event guide to Padstow's annual Obby Oss, May Day festival.

6 LUXURY SPAS

We’ve compiled our top 6 Spas in Cornwall, guaranteed to revitalise your mind, body and soul.

A/W 18 PRESS DAY

Check out our exclusive rundown of the Autumn 2018 press day.

5 WEEKEND ESCAPES

Click here to learn more about our favourite weekend getaways in Cornwall.

COME RAIN OR SHINE

Explore our weatherproof range here.

5 TRICKS TO WARM LITTLE FEET

Our top tips for keeping little toes warm and toasty all year round.

5 REASONS WHY

Why customers love our sheepskin boots...

SKI IN STYLE

The Celtic & Co travel guide; our favourite products for a ski trip in style this spring.

THE BLUSH EFFECT

Feminine and fun for spring, add a hint of blush to freshen up your wardrobe this season.

BEHIND THE SCENES - SPRING

Breathe a sigh of relief, spring is here! Here's some behind the scenes footage of us on our spring shoot.

INTO THE WORKSHOP

Since it's St. Piran's Day on Monday 5th March, we are celebrating all things Cornish, so here's some snaps from inside our workshop here in Newquay.

GET THE BLUES

We are truly inspired by our beautiful Cornish coastline so come and experience the fresh ocean hues of the new spring collection.

FAVOURITE CORNISH WALKS

We asked the team here at Celtic & Co to tell us about their favourite walks in Cornwall and why you should check them out.

MOTHER'S DAY

With Mother's Day just around the corner, we've put together a fail-safe gift guide of items that Mums will love.

BEHIND THE SCENES - OUR NEW SEASON COLLECTION PHOTOSHOOT

From an old Cornish mine park to Celtic & Co's very own car park, gain an exclusive insight into our 2018 collection photoshoot.

MAKE YOUR HOUSE A HOME

Need some inspiration for homeware this season? We have all you need to hygge your home.

HEALTHY JANUARY

With the festive season done and dusted for another year, January is time for new goals, a bit of TLC and fresh starts. Find out how our work colleagues spend January here in Cornwall.

AMELIE CLOCKS IN

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes here at Celtic & Co? Here's what happened when our beautiful model Amelie clocked in for the day and was shown the ropes.

WINTER WONDERLAND

Imagine frozen lakes, glistening icicles, snow covered trees and the breath-taking northern lights. Here’s what the Whitworths got up to on their mini getaway to Finland...

KATH'S CHRISTMAS

As Christmas approaches, our busiest time of the year, here's how Co-Founder Kath Whitworth, celebrates Christmas in Cornwall.

CHRISTMAS TIME IN CORNWALL

There’s so much to see and do in Cornwall during December, from Christmas markets to festive plays. Here’s a few must do’s on Celtic & Co’s list that we wanted to share with you all.

A CELTIC GUIDE TO CHRISTMAS - FOR THE FAMILY AND HOME

Looking for that inspirational gift to cherish for a life time and not just for Christmas? We have plenty of choices for the whole family as well as the home and even your pets!

A CELTIC GUIDE TO CHRISTMAS - FOR HER

In need of some gifting ideas for Christmas? Also, what should you wear over the festive break? here’s our little guide to having the cosiest Christmas ever…

NOTES FROM IRELAND

From the hustle and bustle of Cork to the tranquil ruggedness of Killarney’s National Park, here’s what our founders discovered when they went on a road trip across this beautiful country, which shares similarities of our own Celtic home.

COFFEE & CAKE IN CORNWALL

Meet Jam Jar Jess and find out about the café that is one of North Cornwall's best kept secrets

KARL DONOGHUE - A CUT ABOVE THE REST

We have teamed up with renowned London-based designer Karl Donoghue, to produce an exclusive collaborative range of shearling outerwear.

WINTER LAUNCH EVENTS

We recently showcased our gorgeous new collection at the stunning Pennyhill Park Hotel and Bath Priory, where blogger and instagrammer Kat Farmer of ‘Does My Bum Look 40’ gave styling tips to guests. Read more here...

ARTIST PROFILE

Isabelle Roberts shares her inspiration and life as an artist

WOOL WEEK

Find out what happened when Celtic went to Wool Week & Best of Britannia

BEHIND THE SCENES WINTER COLLECTION

See the collection come to life and find out more about the band behind the music...

INTO THE WILD WOODS

Our top picks of what to wear when stomping around in the great outdoors.

LUSTY GLAZE AUTUMN COMPETITION

Cornwall's best kept secret - Lusty Glaze Beach is a beach-lovers paradise and the location of many Celtic & Co catalogue shoots.

SEE US AT...

From luxury lunches and shopping experiences in Bath and Surrey, to the Spirit of Christmas Fair at London Olympia, catch Celtic & Co at an event near you soon.

LUXURY SHEEPSKIN RUGS

One of the most versatile, natural fibres on the planet, sheepskin is used every day in our workshop to create beautifully unique handcrafted products. Read more here...