Natalie Crayton, Salt maker
“The first time I visited the Hebrides, I fell in love with the tranquillity of the place straight away. I grew up in a small town just outside Edinburgh in…
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Helena Jackson, beekeeper
I’m classed as a youngster in the beekeeping fraternity, which, when you’re in your 40s, is quite nice. But this is more a reflection of the average age of…
Anne Flipo, perfumier
Let’s start with how my day ends. Before leaving the office, I load all my formulas into the system to have all of them freshly compounded in the morning. I…
Neil McKinlay, cabinetmaker
As far back as I can remember we lived in a house under construction. It’s a tradition I seem to have carried on. I’ve always had access to tools – I…
Namon Gaston, furniture maker
An unusual name can be more hassle than it’s worth. I’m originally from Northern Ireland and I’m the youngest of six brothers and one sister so I think…
Michael Hart, Cabinetmaker
I set up on my own a long time ago. I’d done an apprenticeship and then worked for Herald Antiques in Edinburgh before starting my own company in 1984. I…
Clare Dawdry, Potter
I got hooked when I started throwing. That’s when you use the potter’s wheel, and is how I make all of my work now. Everyone says, ‘Is it like in the…