Approximate Dimensions for the stand: 18cm x 32cm x 8cm – sizes may vary slightly due to the handmade nature.
Approximate Dimensions for the boards: length 25.5cm width 15cm – sizes may vary slightly due to the handmade nature of these items.

All our woodwork is handcrafted by the staff, learners, and volunteers at Cothrom using reclaimed wood. We bring new life to old wood and give locals an opportunity to grow their skills through creating. This means each piece is unique.

Our chopping boards are simple, allowing the natural wood grains to be their centre without taking away from the delicious foods you use to decorate them. The gaelic on them serves as a reminder of the work you’re helping to support in keeping the Scottish islands alive.

Cothrom is a learning centre located on the island of South Uist, servicing from Berneray to Barra. By supporting us here on Etsy, you’re enabling us to continue our work to support the community and continue teaching this beautiful craft.

Cothrom came into being in late 1990 when a group of women involved in organising a pre-school playgroup began meeting informally to discuss their working lives and consider ways of changing their situation. It was apparent that in Uist there was a lack of opportunity for women to obtain quality paid employment due to the fact that they had no access to a College or Training Centre in which to learn new skills or up-date skills they already had and so give them the confidence to re-enter the work-force once their children were at school. Some members of the group were looking for training in the use of new technology, others in craftwork, sewing and tailoring, childcare, interior decoration or media skills.

In April 2006, Cothrom Re-store opened its shop and workshop in Bornish South Uist. This facility provides practical work training for students who restore and recycle furniture that has been donated by the community. This furniture is then sold in the shop at very reasonable prices. A van provides a delivery service and upholstery is also available.