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Gloam Kelpie

Sink into the loch as mist gathers over still water. The elusive Kelpie lingers where the reeds part, and the wind carries something cool and clean but not quite safe. Hushed florals and pale oceanic accords drift over dark water, kissed by the sharp breath of green. It is the scent of something beautiful just before it vanishes.

Burn time

Approximately 40 hours

Volume

180ml

Vessel

UV-protective amber glass jars with screwable lids to lock in scent

Wax

100% soy wax for a clean, natural burn with ethically sourced, cosmetic-grade mica powder in colours Black Pearl and Glitter Gold for a truly dark and enchanting melt pool

£24.00

The Story & Background

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Top notes

Eucalyptus, Aqua Accord, Rose, Jasmine

Heart notes

Green Foliage, Lime, Peach, Vanilla, Amber

Base notes

Lavender, Sandalwood, Musk

E/O

Eucalyptus Oil

Main Accords

Cool, crisp, sea breeze, white floral, fresh, green, woody, aromatic

Season

Spring & Summer

Night / Day

Day

Zodiac

Aquarius, Cancer, & Libra

In the Scottish Highlands, the landscape breathes with the rhythm of sleeping gods. The mists rise among standing stones that pierce ancient moors like the jagged ribcages of long-gone giants.

Through groves of rowan trees with silver bark glowing as though solid moonlight, a hidden loch reveals itself. The surface is dark as midnight velvet, yet somehow luminous, as if it captures and holds every gleam of starlight that has ever touched its face. In the still waters, the boundary between myth and reality grows thin as morning fog, and magic dwells amongst the reeds.

The air carries scents distilled from the very essence of the highlands, the green bite of fresh small-leaved gum eucalyptus dancing on the breeze, the clean freshness of rain-washed granite, the mineral tang of water running over stones older than memory.

From these sacred waters, the Kelpie rears its head from the ripples of water. It appears not as the fearsome water-horse of forewarnings, but something far more ethereal. Its form seems woven from moonbeams, its mane dark, flowing like water itself, adorned with tendrils of lake weed that sparkle like emerald silk in the twilight hour the Scots call gloaming.

The Kelpie moves through the obsidian water with unbelievable grace, each step sending ripples across the mirror-smooth surface. Its eyes hold the wisdom of tides that have turned since the world began. In its presence, the harsh edges of reality soften like watercolours running together in perfect harmony. Here, your soul learns the ancient art of floating between worlds.

Kelpies are among Scotland’s most famous mythical creatures: shape-shifting water spirits said to inhabit lochs and rivers throughout the Highlands.

Traditional tales warned of their dangerous nature, but older folklore sometimes portrayed them as guardians of sacred waters.

Our Gloam Kelpie draws inspiration from the “gloaming“ – the Scottish term for twilight’s magical hour when the boundary between day and night dissolves. This liminal time has always been considered sacred in Celtic tradition, when spirits move freely between worlds.

The fresh, aquatic scent profile reflects the Kelpie’s connection to pristine Highland waters, while the ethereal quality captures that haunting beauty of Scottish lochs at twilight.

In our reimagining, this creature offers purification and peace rather than peril. Instead acting as a guardian of the threshold between conscious and unconscious wisdom.

Gloam Kelpie

Sink into the loch as mist gathers over still water. The elusive Kelpie lingers where the reeds part, and the wind carries something cool and clean but not quite safe. Hushed florals and pale oceanic accords drift over dark water, kissed by the sharp breath of green. It is the scent of something beautiful just before it vanishes.

£24.00
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Every candle has its own character, and caring for it brings out the best of its story. Below you will find answers to the questions we are asked most often, including how to burn your candle safely and how to help each fragrance unfold exactly as intended.

How long do your candles burn?
For the best burn, trim the wick to around 3 millimetres before each use. Allow the first burn to reach the edges of the jar to prevent tunnelling. Keep the candle away from drafts and never leave it unattended while lit.
For the best burn, trim the wick to around 5 millimetres before each use. Allow the first burn to reach the edges of the jar to prevent tunnelling. Keep the candle away from drafts and never leave it unattended while lit.
All candles are hand-poured in small batches to maintain quality and consistency. During busy seasons, some scents may be poured to order so every piece arrives as fresh as possible.
All our candles are made with 100 percent eco soy wax, natural botanicals, and vegan, cruelty free fragrance oils. We never use parabens or unnecessary additives, only ingredients that burn cleanly and safely.
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