More than 100 guests packed into Cuvee in Princes Square on Sunday for a unique event for Wax Fruit’s sold-out Miss Cranston’s Afternoon Tea

Photography by Alistair Devine

The spectacular afternoon brought together an exceptional group of Scottish creatives to celebrate the legacy of pioneering entrepreneur Kate Cranston and Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the rich cultural heritage that inspires the forthcoming Wax Fruit television series.

Actress Elle O’Hara captivated guests as Victorian tea room entrepreneur Kate Cranston. She was wearing a stunning couture creation by designer Eleanor Baker, complemented by a bespoke artistic hairpiece created by acclaimed stained-glass artist Alec Galloway using fragments of original Charles Rennie Mackintosh glass.

The afternoon was brought to life through a specially curated musical programme from Gary Innes, founder of Hoolie in the Hydro, alongside acclaimed singer Frances Thorburn, Jerry Burns and an enchanting troupe of adorable children in Mackintosh-inspired costumes. The event also featured a charity auction in support of Action for Children, with an original painting of Charles Rennie Mackintosh by artist Johdi Bryant.

The afternoon forms part of a wider programme of creative collaborations surrounding the development of the ambitious Wax Fruit television adaptation, inspired by Guy McCrone’s acclaimed trilogy of novels.

Set in Victorian Glasgow, Wax Fruit tells the story of the Moorhouse family as the city emerges as one of the world’s great industrial powerhouses. Through its storytelling and creative partnerships, the project seeks to celebrate the artists, entrepreneurs and visionaries who helped shape Scotland’s global identity.