Kylie McConnell, Leatherworking
27th August 2026 | BURSARY RECIPIENTS | RECIPIENTS
Kylie McConnell, from Dumfries and Galloway, is an organic beef farmer seeking to create a circular ‘farm to fashion’ economy by using hides from her own cattle. She was awarded a training bursary in 2026, to fund a blend of leatherskills courses and training, including time spent at Walsall Leather Skills Centre and Nigel Armitage.
Kylie’s bursary was supported by the Leathersellers’ Foundation.