Aviemore Pottery salt pig

This iconic Aviemore Pottery salt pig is a delightful piece of Scottish craft heritage, bringing a nostalgic splash of 1970s design straight to the kitchen counter.
 
Situated on Ski Road at Rothiemurchus during the height of the Cairngorms tourism boom, Aviemore Pottery became famous for its signature studio glazes—most notably this celebrated green and white colorway that captured the hearts of visitors, many of whom couldn't leave without a piece in their trunk.
 
Measuring H17cm x W13cm, this salt pig combines practical culinary function with classic studio pottery charm. The traditional hooded opening keeps sea salt dry, un-clumped, and easy to grab while cooking, while the smooth, curved stoneware form highlights the organic flow of the iconic green and white glaze.
 
It is a fantastic functional display piece for anyone who appreciates retro kitchenware, Scottish pottery history, or mid-century craft design.
 
Am engineering note: salt pigs are designed so the unglazed interior absorbs moisture to keep coarse salt perfectly dry, while the hooded cowl prevents kitchen splatters from getting inside—making this 70s souvenir as practical today as it was fifty years ago.