There’s something incredibly special about an industry that continues to celebrate craftsmanship, passion and people the way the Scottish Baker of the Year Awards do.
This year, we were proud to support the awards as an official awards partner, standing alongside Scottish Bakers to recognise the talent, hard work and dedication that keeps Scotland’s baking industry thriving.
This year’s competition also introduced a brand-new format, designed to better reflect today’s bakery industry and celebrate the businesses at the heart of communities across the country. The refreshed structure placed a spotlight on both Local Heroes, which included small to medium artisan bakeries serving their local communities and Icons, which consisted of larger bakers combining tradition and craftsmanship with modern technology to produce quality baked treats.
From long-established family bakeries to rising stars making their mark on the industry, the awards shone a spotlight on the people behind the products - the early mornings, the creativity, the consistency and the pride that goes into every bake.
A huge congratulations goes to Harry Gow Bakery who were crowned Scottish Baker of the Year 2026. It was fantastic to see such a well-deserved winner recognised on the night, celebrating a bakery business that has become a true favourite across Scotland through quality, innovation and a clear passion for the craft.
Harry Gow Bakery also made headlines earlier in the year at the awards launch, as the unofficial record breaker for the world’s largest Empire Biscuit, creating an incredible 78-inch biscuit!
We were also incredibly proud to see our very own Mike Tully, CEO of BAKO, present the prestigious award during the evening. Supporting initiatives like this matters hugely to us, because the baking industry is built on community, relationships and championing the businesses that continue to push the sector forward.
Awards like these are about far more than trophies. They celebrate the skill behind the scenes, the next generation coming through the industry, and the bakeries that continue to serve their local communities day in and day out.
A massive well done to every finalist, winner and business involved in this year’s awards and thank you to Scottish Bakers for continuing to champion the industry in such an important way.
For a full list of the regional and Best in Scotland winners go to: https://bakeroftheyear.scot/winners.php
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