PHILOSOPHY

Inspired by the beauty found in the understated, our leather handbags are made to last a lifetime and not just a season.

Established in 2013 by designer Cathleen Nicol and based in the Scottish Highlands, the brand aesthetic straddles the contemporary and Cathleen's Highland heritage. 

The use of high-grade leathers and luxury textiles from Scotland woven with attention to detail, clean lines and subtle branding are all key to the C.Nicol brand ethos.

As featured by The Telegraph, The Times, Grazia, Stylist, Who What Wear and SheerLuxe.

A woman with short blonde hair sits smiling on a dark green couch in front of a wooden bookshelf filled with books. She is wearing a green long-sleeve polo-style top and dark pants.
DESIGNER

Cathleen Nicol started the brand in 2013 and designs and makes from her studio in Grantown on Spey, Scottish Highlands.

Cathleen hosts open studios events throughout the year and also welcomes visitors for private shopping appointments. Get in touch if you are visiting soon and would like to visit the studio.

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Customer reviews

  • V. Brnic

    "I recently bought the Evie barrel bag and I love it. Beautiful design, rich colour and it has that luxurious, timeless vibe. I think I'll be wearing it for many years and in all seasons, the colour is very versatile."

  • K. Frankland

    "I can’t recommend this brand enough. Their customer service and quality of workmanship is impressive. It’s so nice to find a company that cares about what it does and produces such beautiful quality bags."

  • A. Ewenson

    "Absolutely love my C.Nicol handbags! The designs are fantastic, finished to the highest standard, with the most beautiful leather. Beautiful bag, great quality."

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