Bakeries in Selkirk
From early-morning loaves to celebration cakes, here are the 1 bakery we know about in Selkirk.
All bakeries in Selkirk 1–1 of 1
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Just outside Selkirk, within about 12 miles.
The baking story of Selkirk
Selkirk's bannock is no ordinary bannock. Rather than a flat oatcake, it is a rich, round, yeasted loaf packed with sultanas and baked with plenty of butter, first made by a local baker in the 19th century. It became famous when Queen Victoria is said to have chosen a slice of it over other offerings while visiting Abbotsford, Sir Walter Scott's former home nearby. Scott himself served as sheriff of Selkirkshire, and his statue stands in the town's market place. Each June the Selkirk Common Riding, one of the oldest of the Borders' riding festivals, sees hundreds of horses ride the town's marches. The Borders also offer Border tart, a pastry case of dried fruit topped with icing.
Local bakes to look out for
- Selkirk bannock – A round, buttery yeasted loaf packed with sultanas.
- Border tart – A pastry case filled with dried fruit and finished with white icing.
Bakery hunter's tip: Buy a Selkirk bannock from a local bakery and slice it thickly with butter; visit in June to see the Common Riding.
Did you know? The Selkirk bannock is credited to Robbie Douglas, who began baking it in the town in 1859.
Bakery types in Selkirk
| Type | Bakeries | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Bakers | 1 | 100% |
Selkirk at a glance
| Bakeries listed | 1 |
|---|---|
| With published hours | 0 |
| Open on Sundays | — |
| Hygiene rated | 1 (100% top rated) |
| Nation | Scotland |
| Local time | Sun 4 Oct, 03:59 |
Bakeries in Selkirk: FAQs
How many bakeries are there in Selkirk?
We currently list 1 bakery in Selkirk. The list includes independent bakeries, cake shops, patisseries and chain branches.
Do Selkirk bakeries have good hygiene ratings?
1 of the 1 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 Selkirk?
The most common type is traditional bakers (1), followed by .