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The Isle of Lismore – A Land of Heritage and Celebration
Nestled in Loch Linnhe on Scotland’s west coast, the Isle of Lismore is a place of ancient Pictish and Viking history, castles, crofts, and ceilidhs. It’s where generations of my family have lived and where my late father, Johnnie MacFadyen, founded an oyster farm over 30 years ago.
In 2020, I launched Oystercroft to share my love for oysters while also creating Sláinte Sauces – ‘slan-cha’ – bringing the spirit of celebration to your table with our alcohol-infused drizzles.
Why Sláinte Sauces?
Growing up on a Scottish island was idyllic, but like many teenagers, I was drawn to the fast pace of city life for over 20 years. Eventually, the pull of home brought me back to Lismore, along with my Aussie husband, Geoff – a welder, artist, and soon-to-be oyster farmer.
Returning to our roots, we began selling oysters at farmers’ markets. While some loved them, many wouldn’t even give them a try. So, I added a splash of gin or tequila… and suddenly, we had a queue!
That’s when I realized we needed an alcohol-infused sauce – something versatile, not just for oysters, but for burgers, salmon, chicken, salads, and even desserts. What started as sauces for oysters quickly pivoted, and our best-selling dessert sauces were born.
As of 2025, we are still operating the business from our island home of Lismore, but with an exciting new chapter—expanding into a small commercial kitchen in Oban! This growth means we can bring our delicious alcohol-infused sauces to even more people, spreading the taste of celebration far and wide.
Sláinte,
Mairi