Your Scottish Wedding Cake Maker
Wedding cakes created with story and style in the heart of Scotland
More Than Cake
Design with Heart, Cakes with Soul
To me, a wedding cake isn’t just something to tick off your list. It’s a meaningful part of your celebration, and a personal detail in the story of your day. Every wedding cake I make is bespoke, designed with purpose, blending artistry, flavour, and personal details. Each cake reflects not only the final creation, but the care, expertise, and story behind it
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I draw inspiration from soft textures, flowing natural movement, and the quiet beauty of organic forms. The result is a wedding cake that feels refined, effortless, and entirely personal. Never generic, never stiff or too uniform, each cake carries a subtle life of its own, leaning into considered detail rather than convention.
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Whether it’s the gentle fold of a fondant ruffle, a flourish of sugar petals, or the richness of flavour beneath it all, your wedding cake will be a true expression of your style, and a detail remembered long after your wedding day.
About Alison
The Story of a Scottish Wedding Cake Maker
At Copper Rose, I don’t just make cakes. I create bespoke wedding cakes that capture your story through flavour, form, and feeling.
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With a passion for delicate details and understated elegance, my work is shaped by the couples I serve and the stories they share. Each cake is brought to life with calm intention, drawing from your memories, your journey, and your unique style. The result is a thoughtful expression of who you are, beautiful to admire and unforgettable to taste.
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Copper Rose has grown deliberately and with care, evolving from my kitchen table into a quietly considered brand built on cake artistry, stories, and passion. I’m endlessly inspired by the beauty of nature, handcrafted design and ceramics, interiors, and a softer kind of luxury, one that lingers in memory rather than demands attention.
From Adventure to Artistry: My Journey as a Wedding Cake Maker in Scotland
Before founding Copper Rose, I spent nearly a decade living and working across the South of France, the French Alps, and the East coast of Australia. With a degree in Interpreting and Translating, what began as a post-university adventure quickly became a lifelong passion for travel, meaningful connection, and discovering foodie flavours of the world.
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I managed adventure holiday centres in France, catered sight-seeing cruises in Australia, and operated private catered ski chalets in the Alps. It was in those cosy kitchens with Alpine mountain views, that I really discovered my love for baking, and preparing afternoon teas and decadent desserts for guests became the highlight of my work day.
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Returning to Scotland, I stepped into corporate management roles for a while, but despite the structure and challenge, it lacked the creativity I craved. Outside of work, I began taking cake decorating courses, learning to make delicate sugar flowers and perfecting the art of fondant icing. What started as a hobby soon became a calling, and I knew I wanted to turn this passion into a creative career. That’s when I officially began my journey to becoming a wedding cake maker here in Scotland.
Flavour, Form & Feeling
I believe flavour should be as memorable as design, and that both should tell a story. My cakes are inspired by natural, seasonal ingredients and global flavours discovered through my travels. Think orchard fruits and Scottish whisky, sun-ripened citrus from the Mediterranean, and botanicals reminiscent of Provence and Spain. Each one is baked from scratch using thoughtful combinations that reflect my refined, nature-inspired aesthetic.
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From softly sculptural silhouettes and sugar flowers to subtle textures and elegant palettes, I approach every wedding cake as a piece of edible art. The experience is designed to feel intentional and quietly luxurious, from first taste to final detail.
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I’ve been honoured to work with stylish, thoughtful couples at some of Scotland’s most exclusive venues, including Gleneagles, Gosford House, Achnagairn Castle, Winton Castle, and Ardross Castle, where my wedding cakes have become unforgettable centrepieces.
I've also had the pleasure of creating for styled shoots curated by the Modern Luxe Club - including an editorial workshop at Dundas Castle - with features in leading Scottish wedding magazines and international publications, including Junebug Weddings.
Kind Words
It was an absolute dream working with Alison from start to finish. She took all of our ideas and transformed them into the most beautiful and delicious cake for us and our guests to share.
Alison took inspiration from the beautiful Scottish scenery and poured her creativity into a cake that was as beautiful to look at as it was to taste. Alison understands that it is all in the details and the tasting box was one of the best parts of planning the wedding.
REBECCA & GREG, WEDDING AT ACHNAGAIRN CASTLE IN THE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS
The Story Behind the Wedding Cakes:
Alison’s Inspiration and Life in Perthshire, Scotland
When I’m not designing wedding cakes, you’ll likely find me outdoors exploring somewhere, paddleboarding down a quiet Scottish loch or wandering the endless riverside and woodland trails near my home. I live in the picturesque village of Dunkeld, a historic gem nestled in the heart of Perthshire, where the natural beauty and creative spirit shape so much of my inspiration.​​​
​Aside from cake making, my days often feature simple rituals - a morning walk through the village, cups of tea in the garden, cooking and baking, or an evening stretching out on my Shakti mat. I enjoy time in the sauna or a gym session when I can fit it in, and I'm almost always planning my next escape to the sunshine.
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I’m inspired by thoughtful living, in the way a space is curated, how a meal is shared, or how memories are made on travels to familiar corners of Spain and southern France. Whether I’m drawing from the textures of nature or the warmth of the Mediterranean light, I believe it all feeds into the way I create my cakes: considered, sensory, and rooted in natural beauty.​​
