Moonshine candle company

Catherine Leask founded Moonshine Candle Company in her mother’s kitchen during lockdown—a time when life slowed, and Orkney’s serene landscapes became a daily source of reflection. After losing her job in Edinburgh due to the pandemic, she returned home to visit family in the Orkney Islands, seeking comfort in the simple rituals of island life.

With a new found appreciation for island living, providing calm amongst the chaos, Catherine started making candles as a way to capture those moments, filling her family home with scents that reminded her of Orkney’s beauty and stillness. What began as a small hobby quickly became a passion - she loved the idea of creating something that could help others find a little peace in their day, no matter where they were. And so, Moonshine Candle Co. was born.