Luxury Hebridean organic spa brand Ishga recently had the honour of hosting her royal highness, princess Anne, at its headquarters on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland.

The royal visit was part of a broader programme of community engagements across the Western Isles and offered Ishga the chance to showcase its business growth.

During her visit, princess Anne was warmly received by the brand's co-founders Malcolm Macrae, Joanna Macrae, Martin Macleod, Evelyn Macleod and director Leon Trayling in the newly refurbished reception area at the company’s two-story premises in Glenn Seileach Business Park, Stornoway.

The tour featured a deep dive into the island's seaweed heritage, emphasising its skincare benefits and the sustainable harvesting methods Ishga employs to source this key ingredient from the pristine waters surrounding the Hebrides.

The princess royal also explored Ishga’s manufacturing process, where she observed the production of the brand's products. Notably, she contributed to the creation of a batch of Ishga’s signature Anti-oxidant Marine Cream by adding the brand’s distinctive seaweed extract.

In addition to the production tour, the princess was introduced to Ishga’s luxury candle collection, crafted in collaboration with The Dorchester hotel, as well as a special oil created in partnership with Coworth Park to commemorate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

“What an honour for the princess royal to visit Isgha’s headquarters,” said Malcolm Macrae.

“It was a true highlight for the team. Huge thanks to His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the Western Isles, Mr Iain Macaulay for making this visit possible.”

About Ishga

Founded in 2013, Ishga is a certified organic skincare range, sustainably sourced and made on the Isle of Lewis in the Hebrides.

Blending mineral-rich Hebridean seaweed extract with organic ingredients, spring water and essential oils, its products and professional spa treatments are found in some of the UK’s leading spas including Glasgow’s Kimpton Blythswood Square, Fairmont St Andrews, The Dorchester and Coworth Park in Berkshire.

Ishga has expanded internationally with distribution in the US, Japan, Australia and China and can now be found in more than 70 spas around the world.