We are a non-profit Community Interest Company dedicated to preserving Scottish Harp Making

Located in the beautiful Stobo Valley, 28 miles from Edinburgh, the Scottish School of Harp Making is dedicated to passing on the knowledge & skills required to create fine quality Scottish harps.

Cream-coloured line drawing of a carve curl of wood shaving.

We offer a full-time three or four year training in high level craft & design skills within our
well-equipped workshops in the Old School, Stobo.

Cream-coloured line drawing of a carved curl of wood shaving in a spiral shape.

Our aims

The Scottish School of Harp Making has two principal aims …

… To pass on knowledge & skills to a new generation of makers, with a training course which is accessible and affordable to all students

… To create a growing library of high quality loan & rental harps to support more Scottish harp teachers and young Scottish harp players

A red hand saw with a serrated blade and a handle featuring cut-out design.

A man standing in a woodworking shop, holding a harp, with another harp partially visible in the foreground. The man is wearing a gray t-shirt, beige apron, and black shoes. The background includes various woodworking tools and supplies.

Students will be carefully guided by our internationally-respected teacher, Mark Norris.

Mark Norris

With over 40 years of experience, and an established worldwide reputation for outstanding design and fine craftsmanship, Mark Norris will guide students to develop their knowledge, experience and expertise in making fine quality professional instruments.

View Mark’s work at www.norrisharps.com

Illustration of a wood plane used in harp-making.