It was begun formally in 2002, with the aim of producing a natural soap, made in the old traditional ways, from local ingredients where possible, which would be kinder to skin, but still excite the senses.

I had made soap for friends and family for many years, and in 2003 I successfully expanded the production and range of products and started supplying local and mainland hotels. 

Now, a large part of my business is to supply the private gift market through my Online Shop.

My soap was initially produced in a custom-built kitchen, attached to my house, and raw materials were stored in an old stone-built barn, which was, 100 years ago, a dwelling-house. Sheep graze in the crofts alongside, and magnificent Loch Roag and the moods of Hebridean weather can be seen through the windows.

The Hebridean Soap Company "warehouse" before renovation took place

In September 2005 I began building work to renovate this warehouse into a working soap kitchen and retail outlet - now visitors can walk around and see how the soap is made.

If you would like to see the full story (illustrated with many pictures) of the remarkable transformation from barn/warehouse to Shop and Visitor Centre please see our "Renovations" page.