Bakeries in Inverness
From early-morning loaves to celebration cakes, here are the 23 bakeries we know about in Inverness, 10 of them with published opening hours.
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Bad Girl Bakery
Unit 14 Market Hall, Victoria Market, Academy Street Market Hall, Inverness Centre IV1 1JN
The baking story of Inverness
Inverness, the capital of the Highlands, sits where the River Ness meets the Moray Firth, and its food draws on a vast hinterland of hills, rivers and coast. Oats have always been the backbone of Highland baking: thick oatcakes once cooked on a girdle over a peat fire, bannocks, and the cranachan of toasted oatmeal, cream, whisky and raspberries. Clootie dumpling, a spiced fruit pudding boiled in a cloth, is the celebration dish of many Highland households. The Victorian Market, a covered arcade first opened in 1870 and rebuilt after a fire, remains a shopping hub in the centre. Local bakers sell shortbread, Scotch pies and morning rolls, and venison and Highland beef turn up in pies across the city.
Local bakes to look out for
- Scottish oatcake – A crisp, savoury oat biscuit, perfect with cheese or smoked fish.
- Bannock – A round, flat loaf of oat or barley meal traditionally cooked on a girdle.
- Clootie dumpling – A rich, spiced fruit pudding boiled in a cloth and often sliced and fried.
Bakery hunter's tip: Explore the Victorian Market and the streets leading down to the river, then take a bag of shortbread for the Ness Islands walk.
Did you know? A clootie dumpling takes its name from the 'cloot', the cloth in which the pudding is boiled.
Bakery types in Inverness
| Type | Bakeries | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Bakers | 10 | 43% |
| Bakery Cafés | 8 | 35% |
| Cake Shops | 8 | 35% |
| Vegan Bakeries | 4 | 17% |
| Gluten-Free Bakeries | 2 | 9% |
| Doughnut Shops | 2 | 9% |
| Patisseries | 1 | 4% |
| Artisan Bakeries | 1 | 4% |
Early birds: first bakeries to open
| Bakery | Area | Opens from |
|---|---|---|
| The Bakery | Inverness Centre | 6am |
| The Three Little Bakers | Cradlehall | 7am |
| Harry Gow Bakery | Crown | 8am |
| Perk | Inverness Centre | 8am |
| Bad Girl Bakery | Inverness Centre | 9am |
| Roots Cafe | Crown | 9am |
Inverness at a glance
| Bakeries listed | 23 |
|---|---|
| Busiest area | Inverness Centre (11) |
| With published hours | 10 |
| Open on Sundays | 5 of 10 |
| Hygiene rated | 21 (67% top rated) |
| Nation | Scotland |
| Local time | Sun 4 Oct, 01:09 |
Bakeries in Inverness: FAQs
How many bakeries are there in Inverness?
We currently list 23 bakeries in Inverness, across 10 areas including Inverness Centre, Crown and Merkinch. The list includes independent bakeries, cake shops, patisseries and chain branches.
Which bakery opens earliest in Inverness?
The Bakery has the earliest published opening time at 6am. Opening times can vary by day, so check the bakery's page for the full week.
Are bakeries in Inverness open on Sundays?
Of the 10 bakeries with published hours, 5 open on Sundays. Each listing shows a live open or closed badge based on UK time.
Do Inverness bakeries have good hygiene ratings?
14 of the 21 bakeries with a published inspection result hold a top rating (4–5, or Pass in Scotland). Ratings come from the Food Standards Agency register.
What kind of bakeries can I find in Inverness?
The most common type is traditional bakers (10), followed by bakery cafés, cake shops and vegan bakeries.