A SCOTTISH chef and entrepreneur has been named among the most "inspiring" and "powerful" young people in the UK by The Sunday Times.
The Young Power List, which includes famous names like influencer Molly-Mae Hague and Formula One driver Lando Norris, highlights some of the most influential young people in fields like art, politics and food.
Discussing the ranking, Hannah Swerling, The Sunday Times' commissioning editor, said this year's list showcases the "incredible talent, resilience and vision" of young people across the country.
See the Scottish chef and entrepreneur named in this year's Sunday Times Young Power List
A Scottish entrepreneur who invented the Metacarpal body-powered bionic hand and a chef from Lannan bakery have been named in The Sunday Times' Young Power List.
Fergal Mackie – 27-year-old entrepreneur from Edinburgh
Fergal Mackie was named because of his role as the inventor of Metacarpal, a body-powered bionic hand that improves the lives of upper-limb amputees without using electronics.
According to the newspaper, his interest in prosthetics was sparked during his mechanical engineering studies after breaking both wrists in an accident.
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Darcie Maher – 27-year-old patisserie chef from Edinburgh
Darcie Maher is the "self-taught" patisserie chef behind the beloved Lannan bakery in Scotland's capital.
The location is renowned for its technical bakes and croissants, and it is not unusual to see huge queues around the block from customers who want to snag some goodies.
In 2024, she won La Liste’s Pastry Opening of the Year Award, cementing her reputation as a rising star.
