History

 

LIGHTING UP LIVES FOR GENERATIONS

 

Established in 1897, Shearer Candles is Scotland’s oldest candle company and one of the UK’s most respected creators of artisan candles and home fragrance. For generations, we have combined heritage craftsmanship with a dedication to quality, design, and innovation, earning the trust of customers around the world.

 

From our origins in Candleriggs, Glasgow’s historic candle-making quarter, founders Mr. Shearer and Mr. Harvey built a business rooted in tradition, attention to detail, and pride in their work. Over 125 years later, we continue to honour that legacy - crafting beautiful candles using the purest waxes, fine fragrance oils, and time-tested techniques.

 

Today, Shearer Candles is part of the Hayes & Finch family - a respected name in craftsmanship and heritage candle making. With this partnership comes a shared commitment to quality, service, and innovation, ensuring that our values remain at the heart of everything we do.

 

A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE

 

As the oldest producer of lifestyle candles in the UK, every Shearer candle reflects a long history of artisanal expertise, passed down through generations. While our tools have evolved and our collections have expanded, our core principles remain the same: craftsmanship, consistency, and care.

 

We take pride in every stage of the manufacturing process: sourcing quality materials, creating signature scent blends, designing elegant forms, and testing each batch to ensure exceptional performance.

 

INGREDIENTS THAT MATTER

 

We are meticulous about what goes into our candles. Our waxes are responsibly sourced and always in compliance with CLP regulations. Each scent is chosen by our in-house team for its depth, quality, and performance - fragranced throughout the candle to ensure a rich and lasting aroma, burn after burn.

 

We use concentrated fragrance oils and minimise the use of non-fragranced carrier content to deliver a superior scent throw and a cleaner, longer-lasting burn.

 

OUR PEOPLE, OUR PROMISE

 

Now part of the Hayes & Finch group, Shearer Candles continues to operate with the same family ethos that has defined us for over a century. Our team is the beating heart of the business - skilled, dedicated, and passionate about every candle that leaves our factory.

 

With an in-house design and development team, and comprehensive testing facilities, we’re equipped to respond to the evolving needs of our customers and the growing demands of compliance and sustainability in our industry.

 

From high-street retailers to boutique hotels, from loyal stockists to first-time buyers - our mission remains the same: to craft candles that elevate the everyday.

 

Thank you for choosing Shearer.

 

Shearer Candles
Crafted with pride. Since 1897.