Made Scotland brings together independent Scottish brands and makers in one place, making it easier to discover thoughtful, well-made products for gifting and everyday life - things designed to be useful, beautiful and made to last.

I work with makers all over Scotland, from smokehouses and workshops on far-flung islands to studios in the heart of Glasgow and Edinburgh, and everywhere in between. What they share is a commitment to making things well, making them sustainably and making them here in Scotland.

This month: Alice Scott of Scott’s Apothecary, who blends her own essential oils and hand-pours every candle in her Glasgow studio. No matter how many candles I’m sent, hers are the ones I always come back to.

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