Shepherds across the globe probably spent a fair bit of time during the long winter nights, sitting in front of a blazing fire patiently and skilfully carving a handle for a new crook. To them it was a practicality but their dedication spawned a burgeoning interest in the art as people became increasingly aware there was also a particular beauty to be found in sticks. In recent years there has been a re-awakening of that interest and it is no exaggeration to say that Rerrick Stick Making Supplies, in many ways, is confirmation of the ongoing interest that continues to snowball.
From humble beginnings – the odd sale on Ebay – the small Scottish business, nestling in rural Dumfries and Galloway in the south west of Scotland, has been a keystone in the supply of all materials needed by stickmakers of all persuasions.