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Getting Outside Guilt Free This Holiday
Recently, we’ve been talking to a lot of people who have rediscovered activity and outdoor adventures again once their younger children have grown up and flown the nest. Once the commitments and the ‘ought to dos’ diminish in number, some people have said that they no longer feel guilty about heading into the outdoors for…
FINDRA at 5: A Weekend of Joy
Reaching a 5th birthday milestone is a momentous occasion for any start up business. The Small Business Association states that 50% of business will survive the first five years, so we’re over the moon to be celebrating this birthday and it’s all thanks to you, our customers! We wanted to make a full weekend of…
Inspiration: Friend of FINDRA, Laurie Chipps
Here at FINDRA, we’re always looking to bring you snippets of motivation to get you inspired for your own everyday adventures. Our customers are our very own motivation, so the Friends of FINDRA are the best advocates of inspiration and adventure! When Laurie Chipps tagged us in an image of her bike touring West Virginia and…
Friend of FINDRA: Laurie Chipps
We love celebrating our customers, you’re all part of Team FINDRA and most importantly, Friends of FINDRA. Let us introduce you to a friend of ours Stateside, Laurie Chipps! Where are you based and what do you do? I am based in the mountains of Missoula, Montana, USA where I work with the Adventure…
Top of the Socks – FINDRA Nordic Socks – Cycling UK
By Cycling UK Made in the UK from top grade Australian merino wool and low pilling acrylic (50:50 mix), these socks definitely fit my definition of hygge (Norwegian and Danish for cozy). It’s not just the thick warm woollen welcome they give to my feet, but also the Fair Isle pattern that puts me in…
FINDRA Neckwarmer – A Rambler’s Christmas Gift Guide 2019
by Ramble Guides FINDRA Merino Buff Scottish-based brand, FINDRA, design and make all their merino goods int he UK using Australian-sourced ethical wool. These buffs are an ideal present for someone who loves wandering in colder temperatures, to keep your neck and head toasty and your heart happy on wanders in the hills. We love…
“SUSTAINABLE GIFTS FOR LOVERS OF THE OUTDOORS” – Scottish Field
By Kenny Smith for Scottish Field Ethical shopping is high on many a wish list, but it can be tricky knowing where to start. Innerleithen-based, award-winning activewear clothing brand FINDRA puts sustainability at the heart of what it does all year round, resulting in gift ideas at this time of year for outdoor lovers that…
Inspiration: FINDRA at 5!
Here at FINDRA, we’re always looking to bring you snippets of motivation to get you inspired for your own everyday adventures. FINDRA turns 5 today! For Alex, in some ways it feels like only yesterday that she started this crazy journey and in other ways it feels like a lifetime ago! FINDRA at 5! One…
FINDRA at 5
by Alex Feechan FINDRA turns 5 on the 1st of December. In some ways it feels like only yesterday that I started this crazy journey and in other ways it feels like a lifetime ago! One things for sure it’s been one hell of a roller coaster ride! There have been ups and there…
“Borders outdoor clothing retailer Findra to drive international growth” – The Scotsman
By Emma Newlands for The Scotsman A Borders-based specialist in eco-friendly premium outdoor clothing is looking to develop its range and build recognition internationally as it celebrates its fifth anniversary today. Findra, based in Innerleithen, is focusing on becoming a global brand, with more than a tenth of its sales currently coming from overseas. The…
Inspiration: Be The Difference You Want To See
Here at FINDRA, we’re always looking to bring you snippets of motivation to get you inspired for your own everyday adventures. Before travelling down to the amazing Kendal Mountain Festival last weekend, Alex and Roddy (aka Mr FINDRA) headed to Glasgow for the VIBES Awards ceremony. Our marin was nominated for the Product Scotland Award which…
FINDRA wins at the VIBES Awards
Anita Roddick is one of my favourite entrepreneurs. A human rights activist and environmental campaigner, she is best known as the founder of The Body Shop, a cosmetics company producing and retailing beauty products that shaped ethical consumerism. Her famous quote ‘If you think you are too small to have an impact try going to…
