Alba Targes

Alba Targes Alba Targes is a traditional Scottish craft business run by Graeme Biggerstaff, maker of handcrafted Scottish Targes (shields), and other leather goods.

Finished up on a MacDonald of Clanranald targe today. Every 6mm nail is hand placed and hammered into place ( with a few...
03/06/2026

Finished up on a MacDonald of Clanranald targe today. Every 6mm nail is hand placed and hammered into place ( with a few pinging off into the air only to be discovered later embedded into the sole of my shoe!😆). More info on this targe and how to purchase can be found using the link below.

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/478875730/the-clanranald-targe

A MacDonald of Clanranald targe underway this evening....I think the hammer will need a rest soon, it's had a busy day! ...
02/06/2026

A MacDonald of Clanranald targe underway this evening....I think the hammer will need a rest soon, it's had a busy day! 😄

Another targe completed!🙂
02/06/2026

Another targe completed!🙂

A clan Moffat sporran completed today. The motto for this clan is ' Spero Meliora (I aspire to greater things) '. Check ...
31/05/2026

A clan Moffat sporran completed today. The motto for this clan is ' Spero Meliora (I aspire to greater things) '. Check out our other clan sporrans on the Alba Targes Etsy store.

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/AlbaTargesStore

Hand hammered brass boss for the O'Donovan targe finished this morning. From a 70mm diameter piece of round flat brass, ...
19/05/2026

Hand hammered brass boss for the O'Donovan targe finished this morning. From a 70mm diameter piece of round flat brass, heated and domed out using a hammer and hollowed out tree trunk. The finer details are hammered out on the anvil then the boss is buffed up to a dull shine.

Leather handle for the O'Donovan targe I am currently working on. This spiral design seems like a fitting style for an I...
18/05/2026

Leather handle for the O'Donovan targe I am currently working on. This spiral design seems like a fitting style for an Irish targe 🙂

No rest today! An O'Donovan targe replica underway today. This historical targe is a simple flower style pattern with bo...
17/05/2026

No rest today! An O'Donovan targe replica underway today. This historical targe is a simple flower style pattern with bordering brass nails. Simple but elegant! 🙂More info and price for this targe by clicking on link below to the Alba Targes Etsy store.

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1643642021/the-odonovan-targe

Hand embossed leather Scottish shield with Celtic knot work pattern finished with studded design! Available for commissi...
16/05/2026

Hand embossed leather Scottish shield with Celtic knot work pattern finished with studded design!
Available for commission via our Alba Targes Etsy store or pm here on Facebook!

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/AlbaTargesStore

Scottish hand embossed Celtic knot work Targe with studded star pattern. Available for commission along with historical ...
15/05/2026

Scottish hand embossed Celtic knot work Targe with studded star pattern.
Available for commission along with historical replica targes , clan targes, rob rob sporrans, sword belts, kilt belts and standard belts!

Available on our Etsy store or pm here on FB!

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/AlbaTargesStore

A clan Hepburn leather sporran completed today. The motto is ' Keep Tryst' meaning 'Keep Faith' . It signifies holding t...
15/05/2026

A clan Hepburn leather sporran completed today. The motto is ' Keep Tryst' meaning 'Keep Faith' . It signifies holding to a promise or oath, reflecting the clan's historical emphasis on loyalty and honor.

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm
Sunday 9am - 3pm

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