If you're after something from Ireland or Scotland, or a gift for someone with family roots there, Across the Pond is an international and Celtic boutique at 310 Centre Street in downtown Fernandina Beach. The shop describes its stock as finds from the UK, Europe and beyond, sold in the store and online, and it ships across the country.
Knitwear and tweed are a big part of the catalog. Aran sweaters, cardigans, ponchos and coats share space with Harris Tweed purses, hats and leather goods, tweed and linen flat caps, and wool capes. The jewelry side carries Irish and Celtic pieces, including Claddagh rings, and the shop's site explains the tradition behind them: the hands stand for friendship, the crown for loyalty and the heart for love. Which hand you wear it on, and whether the heart points in or out, tells people if you're single, spoken for or married.
You'll also find:
- Guinness t-shirts, caps and barware, plus pewter flasks and tankards
- Cards, mugs and tableware from The Whimsical World of Thomas Joseph
- Duckhead umbrellas, scarves, gloves and an "All Things Sheep" collection
- Children's clothes and hats with Peter Rabbit, puffin and Highland cow designs
The contact page lists hours of 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week, and the phone number is (904) 909-0547. You don't have to walk far to keep shopping. The Spice & Tea Exchange is a few doors along at 316 Centre, and Hudson & Perry is across the street at 319.