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Celtic & Co. teams up with NTU knitwear students for repurposing project.

Student Repurposing Project '24

On the 14th of March we were presented with our King's Award for Enterprise - here's a sneak peak into the day!

King's Award Presentation

We've curated outfits that celebrate the season and resonate with the natural beauty of Cornwall.

What To Wear This Spring

In a celebration of heritage and sustainable fashion, we are excited to announce our partnership with British Wool.

Our British Wool Partnership

We answer your most frequently asked questions about our favourite footwear.

FAQ's About Sheepskin Boots

With Christmas Jumper Day just around the corner, we can't wait to pull on our favourite knits!

Our Favourite Festive Knitwear

We are thrilled to announce that we have been awarded a King's Award For Enterprise.

King's Award for Enterprise 2023

Celtic & Co. teams up with NTU knitwear students for repurposing project.

Knitwear Repurposing Collaboration

Celebrating the leadership of some inspirational women at Celtic & Co. 

International Women's Day

Towards the end of 2022, our team raised more than £3,500 for three different charities to help give those in need a magical Christmas.

Celtic & Co. Christmas Charity Donations

To celebrate our new partnership, Celtic & Co. have teamed up with our friends at Turtle Doves to launch a competition for 20 lucky winners!

Celtic & Co. x Turtle Doves

We have launched into two John Lewis stores in London and Cambridge.

Celtic & Co. at John Lewis

Every year at Celtic & Co. we support Fashion Revolution Week, bringing together people from the fashion industry to encourage change for people and the planet.

Fashion Revolution Week 2022

Holly Willoughby and Lee Mack wear Celtic & Co. knitwear and sheepskin products whilst filming in icy conditions.

Freeze the Fear - Read More

This season we are delighted to introduce you to the new Canvas Low Top Trainer from our spring summer collection.

Recycled Low Top Trainer

The Celtic & Co. team are excited to share with you a behind the scenes look at our new season photoshoot.

Behind the Scenes - New Season 2022

Celtic & Co. have been busy nominating for our chosen charity and the results are in! We would love to share our news with you.

Celtic & Co. Charity Partnership

With Christmas around the corner, we explore our favoured selection of dresses designed for celebrating the season in style!

Cosy Christmas Dresses

We caught up with darning guru Emma Matthews who ran a workshop to teach us the art of mending clothes.

View the Darning Workshop

The fashion brand collaborates with the wool recycling company for an AW21 homeware accessory. Learn more here.

Celtic & Co x IINOUIIO

Extraordinary women take on extraordinary adventure. Find out more about these incredible women here.

#scillyswimchallenge2021

Fashion Revolution Week


The people behind the label.

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".

Celebrating our 30th birthday


2020 was our 30 year anniversary and we celebrated in style winning the Queens Award and launching the ICONS collection. Learn more about our heritage and view our timeline.

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 30th 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.

Five Of Our Favourite Cardigans


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

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.

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.

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.

CELTIC & CO. & HEADLAND HOTEL COMPETITION


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

SHEEPSKIN SLIPPERS


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

DONEGAL SPOTLIGHT


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

AW19 SHOP THE LOOK. SEASIDE WALKS


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

MERINO SPOTLIGHT


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

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.

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.

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...

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...

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT BREEDS OF SHEEP WE USE?


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

WHY CHOOSE LINEN FOR YOUR SUMMER WARDROBE?


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

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.

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...

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. 

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. 

WINTER COLLECTION SHOPPING EVENTS


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

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...

INDIGO A GO GO!


Get the blues... Introducing our Indigo range, new for autumn 2017.

BEHIND THE SCENES - OUR AUTUMN COLLECTION PHOTOSHOOT


Gain an exclusive insight into one of our photoshoots and the fun that goes on behind the camera.

AW17 PRESS DAY


Read what products stood out for top journalists and stylists.

CORNISH INSTAGRAMMER - TESS LOVES FLOWERS


We caught up with photographer and former Celtic & Co employee Tess Dixon, who has been taking the Cornish Instagram scene by storm.

CORNISH STAR - JOSH CURNOW


The Britain's Got Talent finalist shares his love for Cornwall and incredible musical journey with us.

CELTIC & CO CROWNED FOR THE SOUTH WEST


We won 'Manufacturing Excellence' for the South West at The National Family Business Awards. Read more here.

CORNISH STAR - DAISY CLARK


We caught up with the YouTube sensation to find out more about her latest single release and her favourite spots around Cornwall.

GEORGE'S SURF SCHOOL


Find out how Polzeath based George Stoy came to have his own surf school and why surfing is a sport for everyone.

THE BEST CORNISH GARDENS


A collection of the best gardens from around this beautiful duchy.

LINEN FOCUS


Find out why this fabric is so versatile, and our best Linen pieces from the Summer collection.

WE WON!


We won Best International Business at the Cornwall Business Awards, discover more here.

FESTIVAL SEASON


Are you festival ready?

ARTIST PROFILE


North Cornwall artist Nina Brooke shares her inspiration and her love of Cornwall from her studio in Rock.

CORNWALL'S BEST BEACHES


Written by the people who live, work, and breathe the Cornish lifestyle.

SEE OUR SUMMER COLLECTION LIVE


Watch our Summer collection come to life.

ORGANIC COTTON


Find out why our Organic Cotton is so good.

BEACH BBQ HACKS


Top tips for the best BBQs at the beach.

OUR FAVOURITE YARNS


Shop our luxurious knitwear collection by your favourite yarn here...

GET SOCIAL


See all our recent imagery and top stories with Instagram.

THE MAKING OF A CELT BOOT


Watch as we take you through how we make one of our most popular boots.

FAMILY RUN, FOR OVER 26 YEARS


Nick and Kath tell their story of raising a family and running a healthy business at the same time.

CAMPAIGN FOR REAL WOOL


Join the campaign to use wool to it's full potential.

OUR PHILOSOPHY


Our ethics and how they are central to our business.