Scottish Leather Group, the UK’s largest leather manufacturer and producer of the world’s lowest carbon leather, is celebrating its most iconic collaborations after securing major new contracts with a series of leading global brands.
As it heads into 2025, the business is set to deliver new projects for renowned international customers including British Airways and Polestar, reinforcing its position as an industry leader in sustainability, innovation, and technical excellence.
Known for delivering leather solutions across automotive, aviation, mass transit, upholstery, and luxury goods, Scottish Leather Group’s businesses – Bridge of Weir Leather, Lang, and Muirhead – have played pivotal roles in crafting leather for historic and cutting-edge projects for more than a century.
Among their most illustrious collaborations, from past and present, are:
- Ford
Bridge of Weir Leather’s journey began in 1911 with the interiors of the UK-built Ford Model T. Today, it continues this legacy by supplying leather for the Ford GT and Lincoln, Ford’s luxury brand.
- Concorde
Before focusing solely on the Automotive sector, Bridge of Weir leather was used for the seats of the iconic Concorde, a design and engineering marvel that redefined aviation. These seats can still be admired at the National Museum of Flight’s Concorde in East Lothian. - Aston Martin
Bridge of Weir has been supplying leather to Aston Martin since the 1960’s and today is the exclusive leather supplier for their interiors, including those that grace James Bond’s iconic vehicles. - Edinburgh Trams
Muirhead leather has enhanced the interiors of Edinburgh’s trams since they launched 10 years ago, offering comfort and durability in a design that reflects local heritage and craftsmanship. - Saab
Bridge of Weir leather became synonymous with Saab’s premium vehicles, with every saloon car proudly featuring leather trims and swing tags highlighting its Scottish craftsmanship. Some Saabs featuring Bridge of Weir Leather are still on the road today. - Mulberry
Muirhead’s partnership with Mulberry for the brand’s 50th anniversary resulted in a limited-edition, sustainable Small Amberley Satchel, aligning with Mulberry’s regenerative and circular business model. - Polestar
Polestar, an EV leader, partners with Bridge of Weir to combine luxury and sustainability. Their interiors feature the lowest carbon leather in the world, pushing the boundaries of ethical automotive design. - The Macallan
Collaborations with The Macallan, including The Red Collection and Horizon, created in collaboration with Bentley Motors, showcase Bridge of Weir’s craftsmanship in luxury goods, blending whisky heritage with sustainable leather artistry. - Philips
Muirhead has been working with Philips and TP Vision for five years, and its leather is featured on many products, including the Philips Georg Jensen Power Bank and the Fidelio X3 and T1 headphones. This collaboration is based on shared values of natural beauty, sustainability, and cutting-edge design.
- British Airways
Muirhead worked closely with British Airways by supplying luxury leather for its new short-haul seats on the airline’s latest Airbus A320neo and A321neo aircraft. Muirhead leather will also feature in the airline’s brand-new First class cabin, as part its A380 retrofit plans expected to take to the skies in mid-2026. The airline worked alongside expert designers and world-class manufacturers, championing the best of British craftmanship.
Other global customers supplied by Bridge of Weir Leather include Lotus and McLaren, while Muirhead supplies Irish Rail, Qatar Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
As the company continues to expand its global footprint, exporting almost three quarters of its leather overseas, Nicholas Muirhead, CEO, Scottish Leather Group, underlined the importance of innovation and sustainability to the future of the business.
He said: “We are proud to be a true Scottish success story, exporting our sustainable, natural leathers worldwide and continuing Scotland’s global reputation for innovation. Since we were founded, we have been at the forefront of tanning technology and design, creating the finest, softest leathers for exceptional brands.”
“As we honour our past, we are excited to shape the future of leather with our partners who share our values.”
For more information, visit: www.scottishleathergroup.com
