A warm welcome from Caithness
This is us; Michael and Kay – together we are creative micro business Marks & Pencils, illustrators of glass and ceramics. From our studio and workshop in Wick, Caithness in the far north of Scotland we design and illustrate beautiful, bespoke pieces. These make wonderful gifts for loved ones, or a luxury treat for yourself.
We formed Marks & Pencils in 2015, after hand-illustrating glassware as wedding favours-come-place setting gifts for our family and friends. They went down a storm, so, while honeymooning on a Mexican beach, we decided to take the plunge and start our business!
Hand-illustrated glassware and gifts, from our home to yours...
All our products are designed and created by hand, using traditional techniques, from our studio and workshop in the home we share with our young son and menagerie of pets.
Michael can often be found out in his wee bothy in our family garden which he uses as his sandblasting workshop. Here he is on a wintery Caithness evening, working under the watchful eye of one of our curious resident rabbits.
Each of our illustrations, whether featured on a high quality drinks glass, or an architectural feature for your home, is designed in our studio. We work together to create the stencil, which is hand-cut by Michael with a surgical-grade scalpel blade. The piece is then sandblasted by hand, cleaned, and prepared for delivery.
From tasting glasses to whisky tumblers, decorative homeware to bold, architectural features; each piece has its own story to tell...
Inspired by the history and natural beauty of our Highland home, our work reflects life in rural Scotland.
Designs in our core range capture likenesses of characterful wildlife, fun and energy of traditional celebrations, and the dedication and passion of our local industries and heritage.
Our bespoke commission service allows you to create your own keepsakes from precious memories or moments in time. Whether on a drinks glass or decorative panel, your piece is sure to form a talking point in its new home.
Drawing on decades of experience, together we can tell your own story with a unique design which stands the test of time.
View a selection of our most popular items below, or use the navigation at the top of the page to explore the full range of illustrated glassware, homeware and gifts
Want to chat through an idea for a custom commission? We'll be happy to help. Take a look at our Commissions page, then get in touch using our Contact and FAQs page, or email hello@marksnpencils.com
Our most popular glassware
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Tractor Lower Whisky Tumbler
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Guitars (Upper design) Whisky Tumbler
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Motorbike Lower Whisky Tumbler
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Highland Cow Mug
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Stags & Does Tall Tumbler
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Stag Liqueur Glass
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Classic Stag Mug
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Motorbike Tankard
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Thistle Liqueur Glass
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Thistle Gin Glass
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Highland Cow Wine Glass
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Highland Cow Gin Glass
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Highland Cow & Croft Tall Tumbler
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Classic Highland Cow Whisky Tumbler Upper
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Classic Highland Cow Whisky Tumbler Lower
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Stag and Hills Mug
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Stag & Hills (Middle placement) Whisky Tumbler
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Guitars (Lower design) Whisky Tumbler
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Motorbike Upper Whisky Tumbler
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Motorbike and Rider Whisky Tumbler
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Thistle Whisky Upper Tumbler
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