Leslie & Rosie was started by Dunfermline based Lesley Ratomska in 2012. She says: ‘I wanted to create a range of gift items that evoked memories of Scotland’s heritage and history with a contemporary twist.’ Range includes mugs, teatowels, cards and cushions. www.leslieandrosie.co.uk
Chocolate company based in Pittenweem, Fife, They say: ‘Our independent, artisan and family-run chocolatier sources fine speciality chocolates from Scotland, Belgium and around the world, including single origin chocolates from hand-selected plantations. Owner, Sophie Latinis, is passionate about showcasing fair trade, responsibly grown and unusual, exquisite flavours. Sophie also recently launched her own bespoke chocolate range – hand-made in Pittenweem – including her exclusive series of single malt liqueur chocolates,
The Wee Tea Company is based in Dunfermline and is developing the first tea plantation in Scotland. They say: ‘We love all things tea, especially our home grown tea cultivated and manufactured right here in Scotland! We take great pride in delivering exceptonal quality loose leaf tea direct to your door.You can find The Wee Tea Company served and sold in the best cafes, delis, farmshops and restaurants in the
Adelphi Whisky is bottled in Charlestown, Fife. Sourcing the best single casks from distilleries around Scotland the whisky is then bottled at the head office near Dunfermline. In July 2014, Adelphi started distilling its own whisky at a brand new distillery at Ardnamurchan, one of the most westerly points on the British mainland. Check their website for details of distillery tours. Adelphi Selection Merryhill Farm Steading Charlestown, Dunfermline Fife, KY11
Your Piece makes oatcakes, shortbread, porridge bars and muesli. They say: ‘we have created a range of delicious, individually hand made Oatcakes, Shortbread and Highlanders. We never use artificial preservatives, colours, or flavours. Unique biscuits lovingly crafted from the finest ingredients and hand baked in Fife, Scotland.’ Your Piece Baking Company Monimail House Monimail Fife KY15 7RJ Scotland 01738 622851 contact@yourpiecebakingcompany.com Skype: yourpiecebakingcompany
Camilla & Tom Mitchell of Puddledub Pork say: ‘All of our Pork is hung for up to 10 days which allows the flavour to develop fully and help us produce truly marvellous pork to be enjoyed. Our pigs are bred for succulence and flavoursome pork. We use a cross breed of the traditional large white and landrace pig which we have bred with a Duroc. The duroc is compared to
Nelson’s of Culross make and sell their own icecream. They say: ‘A trip to Italy in 1999 inspired us to produce good quality deliciously creamy ice cream, and after several years of experimenting on friends and family, sourcing equipment from far and wide, we finally got up and running in June 2007. Ryan is the ‘ice cream chef’ who laboriously developed the recipe to perfection, and as well as working
de Brus beer and cider is brewed by David Austin and his team at The Bruery, which is also a bar and bistro in the centre of Dunfermline. They say: ‘We have an enviable range of craft beers made on the premises as well as ciders and speciality ales. Since creating the de Brus beers in 2011 we have seen the demand rise rapidly …We decided to create a home
Celebrated and award winning illustrator, Jill Calder is also a calligrapher, painter and occasional lecturer with a love of drawing, narrative, colour, ink, typography, deadlines and sketchbooks. Based in Cellardyke, she works for clients in every time zone. Jill’s first picture book, “Robert the Bruce, King of Scots” written by James Robertson and published by Birlinn Books, came out in May 2014. Since 2010 she has also been a visiting Artist
Young singer songwriter from Inverkeithing. Email: rachelmcalpine8@live.co.uk