One of the most common questions about Strathberry is where the bags are actually made. The answer is clear and the brand is open about it: Strathberry is designed in Scotland and handcrafted in Spain. The design studio sits in Edinburgh, where the house was founded, and the leather work is done by specialist makers in Spain. That split, Scottish design and Spanish craft, is central to how the label keeps its quality while staying more accessible than the heritage houses.

Designed in Scotland

Strathberry was founded in Edinburgh in 2011 by Guy and Leeanne Hundleby, and the city is still home to the design team and the brand’s flagship boutique. The Scottish identity is not just marketing. The name, the restraint, and the focus on a single recognisable detail, the metal bar, all come out of that Edinburgh studio. Every silhouette, from the East West to the Lana Hobo, is drawn and developed in Scotland before it ever reaches the workshop.

Handcrafted in Spain

The bags themselves are made in Spain, a country with one of the oldest fine-leather traditions in Europe. Strathberry works with specialist Spanish makers rather than large-scale factories, which is why the hardware feels solid, the edges are finished cleanly, and the leather holds its shape over years of use. The everyday range uses grain and smooth calf leather, with suede, raffia, and canvas across the seasons. Spanish leather craft is the same quiet advantage you find behind DeMellier, another house we stock that handcrafts in Spain.

Why the Scotland-and-Spain model matters

Keeping design in Edinburgh and making in Spain lets Strathberry control the look while drawing on a region that does leather better than almost anywhere. It also keeps prices below the French and Italian heritage names without cutting the materials. For a buyer, that means a bag with real craft behind it at a price that makes sense. It is the same accessible-luxury logic that drives Polène, which makes in Spain, and ATP Atelier, which makes in Italy.

How to tell a genuine Strathberry

An authentic Strathberry has a weighty, evenly finished metal bar, clean stitching, and a properly lined interior. The leather should feel supple rather than stiff and plasticky. Because the brand sells out of its most-wanted styles, the resale and grey markets carry fakes, so buying from an authenticated stockist matters. Every Strathberry bag at Luxury Shoes is 100% authentic and verified before it ships, with worldwide delivery from our UAE and Australia hubs.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Strathberry made?

Strathberry is designed in Scotland, at its Edinburgh studio, and handcrafted in Spain from fine European leather.

Is Strathberry made in Scotland?

Strathberry is designed in Scotland but the bags are handcrafted in Spain by specialist leather makers.

What leather does Strathberry use?

Mostly grain and smooth calf leather, with suede, raffia, and canvas appearing across the seasons.

Are Strathberry bags good quality?

Yes. The Spanish leather craft, solid hardware, and finished linings mean the bags hold their shape and age well.