Royal seal of approval raises Scottish jewellery studio's profile

Since opening in September last year, Vanilla Ink's silversmithing workshop in Banff has welcomed many visitors through its doors - but receiving a royal seal of approval from HRH Prince Charles has provided a massive boost to its profile The VIP visit created a flurry of activity on social media, as well as newspaper and television coverage, elevating its profile beyond the company's dreams, reveals The Smiddy workshop co-ordinator, Alison Arrowsmith "Arrowsmith explains:"We've been flabbergasted at how Prince Charles' visit has upped our profile, raising awareness of our objectives for young people, and our desire to make Banff a centre of excellence in the art of making in metal once again.

Prince Charles has a keen interest in traditional arts and initiatives to support young people and dropped by to find out at first-hand how the jewellery studio, founded by Vanilla Ink business partners Kate Pickering and Scott McIntrye, is playing a key part in Banff's regeneration by reviving the art of silverwork in the Banffshire town With the space, Vanilla Ink educates, inspires, and empowers people through the art of jewellery making As a social enterprise, it also has a firm focus on developing opportunities, particularly for young people, offering up skills and experiences that they might not otherwise be able to access.

Prince Charles tries his hand as a jeweller during royal visit to Scotland. . Source