Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Award-Winning Scottish Bakery
Established in 1936, McGhees Bakery has grown from a small family-run operation in Glasgow's Maryhill to a state-of-the-art facility at M8 Food Park, maintaining a legacy of quality craft baking across four generations. Our commitment to excellence has earned us numerous accolades, with our products now enjoyed across Scotland and beyond. As a family-owned business, we combine traditional baking expertise with modern innovation to deliver both everyday and luxury baked goods. Our team of skilled bakers produces over 4 million crispy rolls weekly alongside a diverse range of fresh and frozen products for retail, food service, and wholesale markets. With a portfolio including iconic brands like Fergusons, Kerrs, and Fords The Bakers, we serve communities nationwide while maintaining our Glasgow roots.Our 88-year heritage demonstrates deep industry experience, with fourth-generation family members actively leading operations. We specialise in creating award-winning products from classic potato scones to indulgent hand-crafted desserts, available through major retailers and dedicated serve-over counters. Our authoritativeness in the baking sector is evidenced by our market leadership position and recognition from industry bodies like Scottish Bakers. We maintain strict quality control across all production formats - fresh daily deliveries, bulk depot supplies, and frozen food service options - ensuring consistent product excellence. Our trustworthiness is demonstrated through transparent business practices, clear communication channels, and a proven track record of meeting customer requirements.
Services
Crispy Rolls
Potato Scones
Empire Biscuits
Donuts
Scotch Pies
Catering Supplies
Frozen Products
Custom Orders
Stockist Services
Corporate Gifts
Details
- Year established: 1936
Highlights and features
- Four generations of baking expertise since 1936
- Produce 4 million award-winning crispy rolls weekly
- Family-owned business with state-of-the-art facilities
- Supply major retailers and food service providers
- Offer 700+ products across Scotland and beyond
What people say
Award-winning products
Family baking tradition
Excellent quality
Wide product range
Reliable service
Services
Crispy Rolls
Our signature crispy rolls feature a unique texture and flavour developed over decades. Available in white, wholemeal, and brown varieties, these award-winning products come in multiple formats including fresh daily deliveries, bulk depot supplies, and frozen options for food service providers. Each roll maintains our traditional baking standards while meeting modern convenience requirements.
Potato Scones
Producing over 1 million potato scones weekly, our hotplate range combines Scottish tradition with industrial efficiency. Alongside classic tattie scones, we offer pancakes and crumpets in three delivery formats. This popular range maintains authentic preparation methods while scaling to meet national demand through our three mobile hotplate units.
Sweet Treats
From empire biscuits to white chocolate raspberry donuts, our sweet range includes both traditional favourites and innovative creations. The hand-crafted line features loaded caramel brownies and ginger marmalade slices, with seasonal variations for celebrations. These indulgent products combine artisan techniques with commercial production capabilities to serve hospitality and retail sectors.
Savoury Products
Our savoury range includes scotch pies, steak & gravy pies, sausage rolls, and macaroni pies available through convenience stores and serve-over counters. These products maintain traditional Scottish recipes while meeting food safety standards for mass distribution. The range balances heritage preparation methods with modern shelf-life requirements for retail partners.
Food Service Supplies
We supply fresh and frozen bakery products to food service providers across Scotland, the UK, and internationally. Our commercial offerings include bulk delivery options and custom packaging solutions. With 4 million weekly rolls and 700+ products available, we support hospitality businesses from independent cafes to major hotel chains with reliable, high-quality baked goods.
People
Gordon McGhee
Managing Director
Fourth-generation baker and former Scottish Bakers president, Gordon leads operations with MBA-level business expertise while maintaining hands-on involvement in product development and quality control.
Ian McGhee
Production Director
Current Scottish Bakers president and production director overseeing daily operations at our M8 Food Park facility, ensuring consistent product quality across all bakery lines.
Stuart McGhee
Sales Director
Engineering-trained director with decades of experience managing sales operations, responsible for expanding our market reach while maintaining family business values.
Aisling McGhee
Group Financial Controller
Qualified chartered accountant bringing financial expertise to the fourth generation of McGhees, balancing fiscal responsibility with continued investment in baking innovation.
Russell McGhee
Bakery Manager
Fourth-generation manager training across all business areas while maintaining production standards for our award-winning baked goods.
Questions
What is McGhees Bakery's history?
We've been baking since 1936, with four generations of McGhees family bakers creating award-winning products from our Glasgow base.
What products does McGhees offer?
We produce crispy rolls, potato scones, sweet treats, savouries, and seasonal specialties available fresh, frozen, or in bulk.
Where can I buy McGhees products?
Our products are available in major supermarkets, independent stores, and serve-over counters across Scotland and the UK.
Do you supply food service businesses?
Yes, we supply fresh and frozen bakery products to hospitality businesses nationwide with bulk delivery options available.
