About Uig Candles
Rachel’s Story
Bath, Somerset...
My hobby of candle-making started in my kitchen in 2015, whilst I was living in Bath, Somerset.
I was working as a practice nurse in the local doctor's surgery and it was a great way to relax after busy days at work and I enjoyed experimenting with different fragrances. Family and friends were very supportive and I had a table at the local craft market.
Uig, Isle of Lewis...
My love for Uig began in 2007, when I first brought my two boys up to visit family. It was one of the most remote but beautiful places in the UK.
An area steeped in history, surrounded by mountains and lochs, white sandy beaches and machair drenched in wild flowers. At that point though, I was not ready to make the move but I always found it calling me back and I would regularly come up to visit.
Change on the Horizon...
In July 2017, my husband and I were back up on holiday. We had often talked about Uig being a place we could move to at some point and that year we thought "Why not now!" It was one of those total, life-changing decisions. We made the move in November that year and in June 2018, my dream of being able to work from home became a reality and my hobby developed into my small business 'Uig Candles'.
Logo Inspiration...
During those early holidays to Uig, we came across our first highland cows! Whenever I saw highland coos after that, I always thought of Uig and what better logo to have on my candles than them in all their splendor.
In 2018, my eldest son was in his last year at university doing his degree in graphic design and illustration. He needed to design a logo as part of the course and so my 'Uig Candles' logo was born. I was so delighted with it.
Candle Making in Uig...
From the beginning, it has been important to me that my candles are as eco-friendly and natural as possible.
It's a huge learning curve when a hobby becomes a business. Many hours are spent testing waxes, wicks and fragrances.
I hand-pour all my candles and melts in small batches, using containers that are recyclable and try to use the least amount of plastic possible.
