GLENCAIRN Crystal has built up a £3 million order book for products that it has developed in recent months, such as engraved decanters, putting the company on course for another good year.

East Kilbride-based Glencairn Crystal achieved double digit growth in sales in the year to April amid strong demand for Scotch whisky overseas and the trend among drinks makers to premiumise products. Makers of upmarket brands have commissioned the firm to produce a range of high end drinks containers, including silver topped decanters.