It started with the 'Scottish' tartan blanket I bought online for a friend, when I was living abroad. I later found out it had been made in China. Not the homegrown gift I'd planned. There is so much imported tat out there being sold as 'Scottish gifts' online and a lot of us are sick of it.

After moving back to Scotland eight years ago I was struck by all the amazing Scottish makers producing top quality things. Not the usual cliches, but beautiful, well-crafted gifts.

But if you're busy and don't have time to get out to independent shops and markets, these artisanal brands can be hard to find. I wanted a one-stop-shop where you could discover, browse and buy from Scottish makers, all in a few minutes on your phone. So many people I spoke to felt the same.

So in 2023 I set up Made Scotland. It's a marketplace where you can buy everything from venison charcuterie to handcrafted jewellery.

It's also a gifting service, where I use my extensive knowledge of Scottish produce to help businesses creat bespoke sustainable Scottish gifts for their customers, clients and colleagues.

Running the website combines three of my favourite things: exploring Scotland, finding beautiful, sustainably-made things and telling people's stories. As a writer who’d worked in women’s magazines for years, it's a natural fit. 

I hope you enjoy Made Scotland. I'm working hard to bring you thoughtful gifts, inspiring makers and a good dose of escapism.