Fàite
*Pronunciation /'Fall - cha'/ (Gaelic For Welcome)
Welcome to Beò. We are a small family-run business centered around sharing our heritage and love for Scotland and all it has to offer. We are passionate about working with small local companies to produce and sell authentic and economically conscious products for your home and lifestyle.
Scotland is steeped in tradition and colourful history. A kindred appreciation for the surrounding land, seas, and lochs is vivid and unapologetic.
Working side by side with the natural world is a part of everyday life.
Beò – A Scottish Brand, for living.
SPRING HAS SPRUNG!
Spring in Scotland is truly special to behold, arguably one of the most spectacular and magical sights to see.
Scotland bursts into LIFE all of a sudden, with lush bright shiny greenery and huge foliage, unforgettably bright and dazzling displays of rhododendrons and azaleas littering the woodlands, roadsides and gardens especially of the west cost. Lambs, baby Highland Cows, bunnies, foxes and fawns are easy to spot throughout the Highlands. Majestic pastel late sunsets are often, the smell of Scottish bluebells and Highland Gorse is intoxicating in the air and nothing shines quite as brightly as the sun sparkling on crystal clear lochs – Scotland in Spring is something we believe everyone must experience at least once in their life.
A warm welcome to the season “Ware” from Scotland
Spring is known as “Ware” in Scots language. The season of Ware spans across March, April, and May, offering a fresh start after the chill of winter.
This period of renewal fondly referred to as “Ware,” and “voar” in Orkney and Shetland island dialects, traces its roots back to a Common Germanic ancestor, believed to be “*wr,” which dates back approximately two thousand years. Its origins link to the Old Norse goddess Vár or Vór, symbolising new life’s promise with the renewal of the natural world.
Vár (or Vór) in Old Norse mythology—a goddess deeply intertwined with the ideals of agreements, pledges, and oaths. It’s thought that Vár symbolised the promise of a new beginning, mirroring the natural world’s rejuvenation after the cold, dormant months of winter.
As these terms made their way into the Scots language, drawn from the rich well of Old Norse, they brought with them not just a name for the season but a connection to ancient traditions and beliefs about renewal and rebirth.
The months of March, April, and May are known in Scots as Mairch, Aprile, and Mey. Each name, with its unique pronunciation—Aprile being pronounced ‘ahp-rile,’ rhyming with ‘style,’ and Mey with ‘stey’—echoes the season’s essence and Scotland’s cultural heritage.
This linguistic journey not only enriches our understanding of the season but also connects us to a past where the natural cycles were deeply revered and celebrated.
SUSTAINABLY SOFT & COSY
OUR NEW ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE HOME & FASHION LINE FROM ARCTIC FOX
Dive into our latest obsession: Arctic Fox’s ethical fashion and home collection.
“Sustainable” is a hot word right now, and we hope that never changes. Sustainability is super hot, but there’s a lot of greenwashing out there flirting with shoppers, luring them in with big claims to “eco-friendly” “plant based” etc etc but when you look under the surface you find dirty little secrets.
But that’s why we love Arctic Fox – no greenwashing over here, just undeniably soft, stylish, affordable guilt-free luxury.
From winter gloves made using recycled plastic bottles to scarves crafted from factory cut offs which would have gone to landfill, and blankets made from 100% recycled materials, environmentally friendly never felt and looked SO good.
Beò – Scottish Gaelic for “Alive” or “Living” and it’s pronounced: “Bay – oh”
Our Mission
Here at Beò we celebrate every season with fresh ideas and change as the world changes around us. This year we are approaching our projects with new concepts on sustainability in our homes, how to shop for homeware that will stand the test of time, dress up and renew old items for a new lease of life and find gifts that will last for years to come.
WHAT IS BEÒ?
WHAT'S NEW?
SUSTAINABLE UNIQUE HOME DECOR, CANDLES & GIFTS FROM SCOTLAND
HAND POURED SCOTTISH CANDLES - BEÒ'S OWN 'REINDEER SPIRITS' - HIGHLAND COW TOYS & MORE
MEET OUR BESTSELLING FAMOUS HIGHLAND COW TOYS
To say these little guys sell like hotcakes would be silly, because they are so much better than that, although, they do sell just as fast.
This little chap is called Wee Ramsay because 1. He’s extremely “Wee” *Scottish for small/tiny* and 2. Because his name is Ramsay … probably could have figured that one out for yourselves aye?
He’s our best selling Highland Coo *Scottish for Highland Cow – you get the point* being safe for new born babies, and softer than anything, you can see why the popularity for this little horned fella has gained street cred. He’s also stylish, charming and enjoys long walks on the beach. We simply can’t get enough of him, and apparently, neither can you.
We’ve had so many requests from Canada and the US to ship him over now that we have started a process where it’s possible to get these sent anywhere in the world, all you have to do is ask.
And it’s not just Wee Ramsay who has stolen the hearts of many, we also have a few brothers and sisters of Ramsay in an array of colours and sizes and even Highland Cow Baby Toys and accessories. If any of those items are out of stock when you come to the website, just send us a message and we will order them in for you. And to that effect, if you would like to see these Highland Cow Toys in any other colours or sizes that we don’t have on Beò then we can certainly show you a wider range of colours and types.
Wee Ramsay and the rest of our Highland Cow toy gang make wonderful gifts, stocking fillers, newborn baby presents or treats for yourself at any time of the year. Go on, we know you want to.
And great news! Wee Ramsay is BACK IN STOCK!! Along with some new friends too…
SHOP SCOTTISH CHRISTMAS GIFTS, HOME DECOR AND CANDLES
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Druid Candles: Saddle -Large
£50.00 -
ARCTIC FOX & CO. The Reykjavik Throw – Cream
£58.00 -
ARCTIC FOX & CO. Scarf – Kyoto Gardens
£36.00 -
Ramsay The Highland Cow Toy (mini)
£12.00 -
Orchidée Noire Bougie Parfumée
£30.00 -
Scottish Highland Cow Soft Baby Soother – White
£14.00 -
Blush Handmade Espresso Cup
£12.00 -
Lemongrass + Ginger Candle
£16.00 -
Druid Candles: Woodlands – Large
£50.00 -
Soft Set Heather Honey – Birkhall
£11.00 -
Highland Cow Plush Baby Slippers – White
£14.00 -
Meh Face Stoneware Coffee Cup
£16.00 -
Mini Hein Studio Canyon Vase – Clear
£60.00 -
Vintage Oakwood Candle
£16.00 -
Mini Hein Studio Canyon Vase – in *New* Smoke
£60.00 -
TBCo Recycled Wool Tartan Knee Blanket
£48.00 -
TBCo Recycled Wool Picnic Blanket in Mackellar Tartan
£80.00 -
ARCTIC FOX & CO. Scarf in Beige
£36.00 -
Sold out!
ARCTIC FOX & CO. Winter White Recycled Bottle Gloves
Original price was: £20.00.£16.00Current price is: £16.00. -
ARCTIC FOX & CO. The Reykjavik Throw – Oranges & Blues
£58.00
OUR JOURNAL
Learn about Scottish traditions, fabulous locations to visit and explore throughout Scotland, as well as recipes and home styling tips to give your homes that cosy “Coorie” feel, wherever you are in the world.
We will share our recommendations of unmissable experiences, holiday destinations, hotels, restaurants and so much more that Scotland has to offer.
Let us take you on a journey through the Highlands and Islands of this beautiful land through our regularly updated Journal below.
