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Scottish Beach Finds ®

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Scottish Beach Finds ®

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📢 CHANGES TO SHIPPING

From March 2023, all items will be sent using both:

Royal Mail 'TRACKED 24'

Royal Mail 'INTERNATIONAL TRACKED' (estimated 5-7 working days)

(Please allow 1-3 business days to process all orders)

I have tried to keep postage & packaging costs as low as possible. Please bear in mind that Etsy charge an additional 6.5% (extra) on top of all shipping costs, which are already extremely high in the UK, alongside their other fees.

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🏠 STUDIO ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE 🏠

For those looking for a beachcombing holiday on the Scottish coast, come and stay in our beautiful corner of the world!

🌊 airbnb.com/h/scottishbeachfinds 🌊

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🌳 I'm currently researching how Scottish Beach Finds can become carbon neutral 🌳

This is all fairly new to me, and rather complicated given my varied professional life, but have made the first step by purchasing a 'Grove' in the Scottish Highlands (https://treesforlife.org.uk/groves/313529/).

Now it's possible to plant as many trees as I like/need to offset my carbon footprint. The tree species will be chosen specifically for the area in terms of rewilding and reforesting needs and are cared for.

(Updates to follow)

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Scottish Beach Finds has been trying to become even more 'green' with our packaging.

Please note, the bubble wrap we use is biodegradable, and any new bags we use to hold our glass etc is also now biodegradable (as marked on bag itself) or made from recycled paper. The 'plastic' postal bags should still be put into 'plastic recycling' at home.

The only thing I don't think we can do anything about is the necessary stickers/custom labels on the envelopes - but these could be peeled off...

The packaging costs are a bit higher as a result, but a good compromise.

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We can also be found at:

facebook.com/ScottishBeachFinds/
instagram.com/scottishbeachfinds/

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Please note: If you are making reservation requests, please bear in mind we only hold pieces for one week. Many thanks!

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Please follow us on FACEBOOK for previews and updates:
facebook.com/ScottishBeachFinds

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Welcome to Scottish Beach Finds selling authentic sea glass and sea pottery found on the beautiful, wild beaches of Scotland (and sometimes England).

My husband and I, and our two boys, Hamish (11) and Finlay (9), love to walk and explore the many beaches here. We lucky enough to collect many interesting beach finds...

Each piece is unique and untouched - I do not drill holes in my supplies as I don't want to limit their uses.

These treasures are perfect for jewellers and collectors and often date back well over 100 years.

Shards are priced due to their rarity and also take into consideration any overheads, e.g. we live 180 miles from Seaham so there are costs involved in finding these beautiful shards.

Shipping is available to all countries.

We accept Paypal & Etsy Gift Cards.

If there's anything specific you're trying to source from a beach, please let me know in case I can help. We know this coastline extremely well (I grew up here) and frequently cover a span of approximately 30/40 miles.

Any queries please just get in touch.

Many thanks.

Announcement

Last updated on Mar 18, 2024

We can also be found at:

facebook.com/ScottishBeachFinds/
instagram.com/scottishbeachfinds/

Scottish Beach Finds ®

*************************************************************************

📢 CHANGES TO SHIPPING

From March 2023, all items will be sent using both:

Royal Mail 'TRACKED 24'

Royal Mail 'INTERNATIONAL TRACKED' (estimated 5-7 working days)

(Please allow 1-3 business days to process all orders)

I have tried to keep postage & packaging costs as low as possible. Please bear in mind that Etsy charge an additional 6.5% (extra) on top of all shipping costs, which are already extremely high in the UK, alongside their other fees.

*************************************************************************

🏠 STUDIO ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE 🏠

For those looking for a beachcombing holiday on the Scottish coast, come and stay in our beautiful corner of the world!

🌊 airbnb.com/h/scottishbeachfinds 🌊

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🌳 I'm currently researching how Scottish Beach Finds can become carbon neutral 🌳

This is all fairly new to me, and rather complicated given my varied professional life, but have made the first step by purchasing a 'Grove' in the Scottish Highlands (https://treesforlife.org.uk/groves/313529/).

Now it's possible to plant as many trees as I like/need to offset my carbon footprint. The tree species will be chosen specifically for the area in terms of rewilding and reforesting needs and are cared for.

(Updates to follow)

*************************************************************************

Scottish Beach Finds has been trying to become even more 'green' with our packaging.

Please note, the bubble wrap we use is biodegradable, and any new bags we use to hold our glass etc is also now biodegradable (as marked on bag itself) or made from recycled paper. The 'plastic' postal bags should still be put into 'plastic recycling' at home.

The only thing I don't think we can do anything about is the necessary stickers/custom labels on the envelopes - but these could be peeled off...

The packaging costs are a bit higher as a result, but a good compromise.

*************************************************************************

We can also be found at:

facebook.com/ScottishBeachFinds/
instagram.com/scottishbeachfinds/

*************************************************************************

Please note: If you are making reservation requests, please bear in mind we only hold pieces for one week. Many thanks!

*************************************************************************

Please follow us on FACEBOOK for previews and updates:
facebook.com/ScottishBeachFinds

*************************************************************************

Welcome to Scottish Beach Finds selling authentic sea glass and sea pottery found on the beautiful, wild beaches of Scotland (and sometimes England).

My husband and I, and our two boys, Hamish (11) and Finlay (9), love to walk and explore the many beaches here. We lucky enough to collect many interesting beach finds...

Each piece is unique and untouched - I do not drill holes in my supplies as I don't want to limit their uses.

These treasures are perfect for jewellers and collectors and often date back well over 100 years.

Shards are priced due to their rarity and also take into consideration any overheads, e.g. we live 180 miles from Seaham so there are costs involved in finding these beautiful shards.

Shipping is available to all countries.

We accept Paypal & Etsy Gift Cards.

If there's anything specific you're trying to source from a beach, please let me know in case I can help. We know this coastline extremely well (I grew up here) and frequently cover a span of approximately 30/40 miles.

Any queries please just get in touch.

Many thanks.

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Average item review

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Robert on May 8, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

Very colorful and unique piece.

HONEY YELLOW BEAD | Sea Worn Glass | Rare | Scottish Sea Glass | Scottish Beach Finds (12610)

HONEY YELLOW BEAD | Sea Worn Glass | Rare | Scottish Sea Glass | Scottish Beach Finds (12610)
Robert on May 3, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

Thank you for selling me this outstanding heart shaped shard.

WARM YELLOW HEART | Love | Rare Sea Glass Shard | Scottish Sea Glass | Jewelry Supplies (12572)

WARM YELLOW HEART | Love | Rare Sea Glass Shard | Scottish Sea Glass | Jewelry Supplies (12572)
Robert on May 3, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

Thanks again for supplying me with the best Seaglass in the world. And going that extra mile by tracing my precious package so it arrived safely to me.

SEAGLASS HEARTS | Love | Natural Sea Glass Shard | Rare | Scottish Sea Glass | Jewellery Supplies (12620)

SEAGLASS HEARTS | Love | Natural Sea Glass Shard | Rare | Scottish Sea Glass | Jewellery Supplies (12620)
Dorothy on Apr 26, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

Great sea glass, as described

JEWELLERY SUPPLIES | Scottish & English Sea Glass | Set | Authentic Sea Glass Shards | Sea Worn Supplies | Scottish Beach Finds (SET73)

JEWELLERY SUPPLIES | Scottish & English Sea Glass | Set | Authentic Sea Glass Shards | Sea Worn Supplies | Scottish Beach Finds (SET73)
stephane on Apr 22, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

very very nice quality product , exactly as the picture , very nice humain and very good service , fast delivery thanks cheers

TEAPOT TOP NEST | Sea Worn Teapot Tops | Teapot Lid | Collection | Clay Beach Finds | Scottish Beach Finds (SET70)

TEAPOT TOP NEST | Sea Worn Teapot Tops | Teapot Lid | Collection | Clay Beach Finds | Scottish Beach Finds (SET70)
stephane on Apr 22, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

very very nice quality product , exactly as the picture , very nice humain and very good service , fast delivery thanks cheers

VINTAGE CATARRH PASTILLES | Quirky Gift | Cough 'Sweets' | Ceramic Tea Pots Tops | Vintage Tin | Gift | Scottish Beach Finds (11094)

VINTAGE CATARRH PASTILLES | Quirky Gift | Cough 'Sweets' | Ceramic Tea Pots Tops | Vintage Tin | Gift | Scottish Beach Finds (11094)
Justina on Apr 21, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

Amazing as usual highly recommend this seller 3

PURPLE SEAHAM MULTI | Flawless | Rare Seaham Sea Glass | Supplies | Collectors Item | Jewellery Quality | Scottish Beach Finds (12419)

PURPLE SEAHAM MULTI | Flawless | Rare Seaham Sea Glass | Supplies | Collectors Item | Jewellery Quality | Scottish Beach Finds (12419)
sweetiepiesage on Apr 12, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

Look just like the photos. Very nice.

SEA MARBLE STACK | Stopper Lid | Scottish Sea Glass | Jewelry Supplies | Scottish Beach Finds (12101)

SEA MARBLE STACK | Stopper Lid | Scottish Sea Glass | Jewelry Supplies | Scottish Beach Finds (12101)
romangarden on Apr 6, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

Thanks for another wonderful transaction.

TURQUOISE GLASS HEART | Love | Opalescent | Natural Sea Glass Shard | Rare | Scottish Sea Glass | Jewelry Supplies (12166)

TURQUOISE GLASS HEART | Love | Opalescent | Natural Sea Glass Shard | Rare | Scottish Sea Glass | Jewelry Supplies (12166)
donna on Mar 28, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

was a bit pricey for the size but was very well wrapped and the glass pieces were very pretty. I'd buy from this seller again

MINIATURE LETTERPRESS TRAY | Christmas Gift | Rare Multis | Seaham Sea Glass Rainbow | Printer's Tray| Scottish Beach Finds (TRAY09)

MINIATURE LETTERPRESS TRAY | Christmas Gift | Rare Multis | Seaham Sea Glass Rainbow | Printer's Tray| Scottish Beach Finds (TRAY09)

About scottishbeachfinds

Sales 7,775

On Etsy since 2010

Scottish Sea Glass
Seaham Beach, England
Sea beads, Victorian hat pins & other sweet finds
Scottish sea glass
Orange!

How Scottish Beach Finds ® Began...

I grew up in Fife (on the east coast of Scotland) which has a beautiful, rugged and varied coastline. I moved to Edinburgh at 17 to study Drawing & Painting and spent 12 happy years there before returning to Fife with my young family about 15 years ago. My husband and I wanted our boys to grow up by the sea and felt it important that they develop a strong connection with the outdoors.

During our time here we have rediscovered and explored approximately thirty miles of the Fife coastline and have found a number of beautiful and interesting beaches – each with its own characteristics and unique mixture of treasures. The various finds available at each site reflect the local geography and the socio-economic history of the communities along the coast. It is amazing how different two beaches only a mile or two apart can be.

Such is the pleasure of beachcombing that we try to make it a daily occurrence.
An average trip to the beach would typically last between one and three hours, unless it is a particularly glorious day or an unusually fertile beach.

We enjoy beachcombing as a whole family and will often build our weekend days around a trip to one or more beaches. We have many to choose from within one hour of home and the children will often suggest a specific beach for us to visit.

Part of the joy of collecting is the sheer variety of what can be found. Each piece is unique and has a genuine sense of its own story about it. Of course some types and colours of glass are rarer than others and it is always exciting to spot a piece of red glass on the beach – especially if it is a flawless or unusual shape. Bottle stoppers and marbles are a great joy to find and the boys in particular will measure the success of a trip in terms of whether they have found one or not.

The shop began as a leisure pastime- a means to save for our sons’ future adventures - but has steadily grown over the past 15+ years as a business.

I believe there’s a desire in all of us to forage and our online shop has provided a platform not only to indulge this passion, but to allow us the freedom to spend as much time as we desire doing it, as it more than pays for itself. It is lovely to think our children make the connection that work needn’t be something you don’t enjoy, and that it’s possible to make choices about work/life balance.

Our shop has been a good tool to teach the boys about the value of things, how it’s possible with a little imagination to create ‘something out of nothing’ essentially, and how it’s possible to find beauty in discarded objects and breathe new life into them giving them a sense of worth once more. This is important, we feel, especially in a society which is largely driven by ‘single use’ consumerism.

When I was growing up my mother (who is a writer) worked from home. I loved her always being there and made a decision early on that I would stay at home for those precious early years if possible with my two children. Being able to sell our foraged finds has allowed our family this freedom – without these gifts from the sea this dream may not have been possible.

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Shop policies

Last updated on May 10, 2022

Welcome to Scottish Beach Finds.

Thank you for taking the time to read through my shop policies.
If anything is unclear or you have any questions regarding these policies please do not hesitate to get in touch.

All the items shown in my shop are ready to be shipped at time of purchase.

Please visit my profile page should you wish to find out more about Scottish Beach Finds.

Accepted payment methods

Accepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits

Returns & exchanges

See item details for return and exchange eligibility.

Cancellations

Cancellations: not accepted

Please contact the seller if you have any problems with your order.

Payment

We accept Paypal & Etsy Gift Cards.

Payment for the item should be received within 3 days of purchase. If you require more time please get in touch to let me know.

You do not need a PayPal Account to pay for your items through PayPal:

You can choose the PayPal Option during checkout. After you submit your order click the "Pay Now" button. Scroll Down and you will see the option to pay with a Credit or Debit Card WITHOUT having to sign up for a PayPal account. It is a secure site.

Payment must be made in full and have cleared before the item is shipped.

If you are having issues with PayPal or any other aspect of the transaction, please do not hesitate to contact me. I will work with you to accommodate your needs.

Shipping

Orders ship within 2-3 business days of cleared payment received. I often dispatch on the same day.

Within the UK shipping is via 1st class Royal Mail and delivery estimate is 1-2 working days.

Outside the UK shipping is via Airmail, this typically takes:

- To Europe 3 to 5 working days
- To USA 7 - 10 working days, though often swifter.
- Elsewhere - please contact me for delivery estimate.

Airmail is the cheapest form of postage but is not trackable. I use this form of postage to keep costs lower for customers. The next cheapest form of postage (which is tracked) is Airsure, which they charge approximately £5 extra for on top of postage, regardless of the weight. Should you require a faster postal service (which is tracked) or insurance please contact me for a quote before purchasing or use the available 'upgrade' option.

Royal mail will not consider an item lost until 30 days after posting. If your item has not arrived in 30 days, I will refund you order. In the last 7 years (with approximately 3500 sales) only two items have been 'lost' in the post. A small handful have taken longer to arrive than the stated 7 - 10 working days, but have got there in the end.

I will happily combine postage to keep costs as low as possible.

Please be sure to enter your correct shipping address for purchases. In the event that Etsy and Paypal show two different addresses, your package will be shipped to the Etsy address.

Additional policies and FAQs

If you are looking for something specific, please get in touch in case it's something I can find on a Scottish beach for you.

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