Fancie Tins Glasgow-bound

Young Enterprise company Fancie Tins will represent Shetland in the Scottish finals in Glasgow, after winning the local competition on Monday night.

The Brae High School based company produced and sold 150 locally-designed cake tins, suitable for storing cakes or other fancies. It has sold very well locally and has also been a popular gift for sending abroad.

Managing director Ellie Johnson said: “We were absolutely delighted to win the Shetland final and enjoyed the experience last night. It was great to be able to share our journey with the judges and audience.”

Fancie Tins beat off stiff competition from Inside Connections, based at the Anderson High School, which entered the market with custom iPhone cases to stay in line with Shetland’s heritage and culture.

A third company, Bittersie, also from the AHS, participated in the company programme this year, but did not make it to the local area final.

Shetland’s Young Enterprise team chairwoman Sue Beer, said: “We were all impressed by the quality of this year’s companies.

“They have learnt so much in their Young Enterprise journey and this experience will serve them well as they leave school and head out into the wider world.”