Business Details
Award-Winning Artisan Bakery in the Scottish Islands
Stag Bakeries has been crafting artisan baked goods on the Isle of Lewis since 1885, combining traditional methods with modern innovation. Our family-run business takes pride in using only the finest ingredients to create award-winning products that reflect Scotland's rich culinary heritage. With a skilled workforce and state-of-the-art facilities, we maintain the same dedication to quality and customer satisfaction that defined our early days. Our product range spans from classic water biscuits to contemporary seaweed-infused creations, all made with the same attention to detail. While rooted in the Hebrides, our reputation has grown to serve discerning customers across the UK and internationally.We continually invest in staff training and quality assurance to uphold our SVQ-certified production standards. Our commitment to provenance and authenticity has made our brand a trusted choice for specialty food retailers and hospitality providers worldwide. From small-batch artisan products to wholesale partnerships, we maintain the same rigorous quality control across all operations. Our hampers and gift collections showcase our most celebrated products, carefully curated for special occasions. As we continue to evolve, our core values of craftsmanship, integrity, and innovation remain unchanged.
Services
Cheese Straws
Water Biscuits
Oatcakes
Shortbread
Hampers
Loaf Cakes
Speciality Cakes
Seaweed Biscuits
Own Label Baking
International Delivery
Highlights and features
- We have over 140 years of baking heritage in the Scottish Hebrides
- Our skilled workforce maintains SVQ-certified production standards
- We use traditional recipes with locally sourced Scottish ingredients
- Our products have won multiple Great Taste Awards
- We offer nationwide UK delivery and international distribution
Associations and certifications
- Great Taste Awards
Services
Cheese Straws
Handcrafted cheese straws made with Scottish speciality cheeses like Dunlop and Strathdon Blue. Our traditional recipes combine buttery pastry with aged cheeses for a distinctive savoury taste. Perfect for cheeseboards or as gourmet snacks, these award-winning products showcase our commitment to quality ingredients and artisan baking methods.
Water Biscuits
Original Stornoway water biscuits made to a classic Hebridean recipe. These crisp, unleavened biscuits have a delicate texture and subtle flavour. The seaweed-infused variety adds a unique coastal character, while traditional versions maintain their timeless appeal as accompaniments to fine cheeses and wines.
Hampers
Luxurious gift hampers featuring our most popular products, hand-packed in Stornoway. Available in Premium, Deluxe, and Superior options, each contains award-winning biscuits and speciality items. We also offer bespoke hamper creation for custom orders, combining traditional Scottish flavours with contemporary gourmet selections.
Loaf Cakes
Hand-baked fruit cakes using traditional island recipes. Varieties include ginger loaf, citrus loaf, and whisky-infused options. Our cakes combine moist textures with rich flavours, featuring quality ingredients like Scottish honey and locally sourced fruits for authentic Hebridean taste experiences.
Own Label Baking
Custom manufacturing services for retailers and businesses wanting branded baked products. We offer recipe development, packaging design, and production capabilities while maintaining our quality standards. This service allows partners to offer distinctive products under their own brand while benefiting from our heritage baking expertise.
Questions
What makes Stag Bakeries' products special?
Our products combine 140 years of Hebridean baking heritage with traditional recipes and locally sourced Scottish ingredients like speciality cheeses and seaweed.
Where can I buy Stag Bakeries products?
Available through our online shop, UK stockists including major food retailers, and international distributors in nine countries.
Do you offer gift packaging options?
Yes, we create luxury hampers with hand-packed selections of our award-winning biscuits and speciality products for all occasions.
Are your products suitable for special diets?
While we don't offer specific diet-targeted ranges, many products are naturally free from artificial additives and preservatives.
How are products shipped?
We use reliable delivery partners for UK mainland and international shipments, with careful packaging to ensure product integrity.
Can I order custom quantities?
Yes, we handle bulk orders for retailers, foodservice providers, and corporate clients through our dedicated sales team.