Something Corny

Something Corny Straw Work and Corn Dollies hand crafted in the heart of Aberdeenshire Scotland by Elaine Lindsay

At something Corny we produce a wide range of items all made with wheat straw. A piece of straw work makes a lovely, natural gift or a decoration for your home. We sell a range of products for all occasions - Christmas, Weddings and more! All items are individually hand made for you in our workshop in the heart of Aberdeenshire.

A favourite design of mine!
02/09/2026

A favourite design of mine!

01/09/2026

Making up straw star and snowflakes kits today.

30/08/2026

Scottish Straw Workers in action!

Well that was a good day! Lovely class at The Bennachie Visitor Centre. Well done everyone, I’m so chuffed with your res...
29/08/2026

Well that was a good day! Lovely class at The Bennachie Visitor Centre. Well done everyone, I’m so chuffed with your results.

Preparing for the class at Bennachie Visitors Centre on Saturday.
27/08/2026

Preparing for the class at Bennachie Visitors Centre on Saturday.

Just packing boxes, getting ready for tomorrow!
25/08/2026

Just packing boxes, getting ready for tomorrow!

It’s lovely being away but it’s so much better getting back!
25/08/2026

It’s lovely being away but it’s so much better getting back!

I’ve had a few days off but it’s back to work for me today, there’s a very busy week ahead. I’ll be demonstrating at the...
24/08/2026

I’ve had a few days off but it’s back to work for me today, there’s a very busy week ahead. I’ll be demonstrating at the Highland Folk Museum on Wednesday. I’m looking forward to that, come and say hello if you are in the area. On Saturday I have a class making Corn Dollies for harvest at the The Bennachie Visitor Centre , more details on my website about that. And then on Sunday we have our monthly Scottish Straw Workers meeting in Chapel Village Hall, all welcome! So lots of preparation to be done. Enjoy your week!

21/08/2026

HERITAGE CRAFT IN ACTION!

For our last Heritage in Action day next Wednesday (26th August), we’re delighted to be joined by Elaine Lindsay , who will be demonstrating straw-working and corn dolly making.

During the day Elaine will be demonstrating and chatting about Hairst (harvest knots), what they were, and why and how they were made.

Visitors are invited to make their own Hairst Knot to take away with them. It’s a great souvenir from your visit to the museum, and a wonderful chance to learn about this rural craft and try it out for yourself.

We’ll also have rope making, coracles, spinning, textiles crafts, thatching, waulking the cloth, and shinty demos happening across the site on Wednesday! Don’t miss your last chance of the summer to come along and take part.




I go away to teach and look what arrives at home! Plenty to keep me busy for a while.
19/08/2026

I go away to teach and look what arrives at home! Plenty to keep me busy for a while.

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