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STAG BAKERIES

STAG BAKERIES

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STAG BAKERIES

Situated on the beautifully unspoilt Outer Hebridean island of Lewis, Stag Bakeries is a cornerstone of true Scottish baking heritage. Operating from the town of Stornoway, this artisan craft bakery has an island heritage dating back to 1885. In 1993, the bakery was purchased by Charlie MacDonald, and today, this family-run business is steered by his son, Director Roddy MacDonald, alongside his wife Rhona. While their facilities are modern, their dedication to traditional, time-served recipes passed down through generations remains completely uncompromised.

TIME-HONOURED ISLAND CRAFT

The team at Stag Bakeries operates with a profound respect for their craft, ensuring that every batch is given the proper time to develop its character and flavour. They rely purely on the finest ingredients, strictly avoiding rushed processes and mass-market shortcuts. This dedication has earned them formidable recognition, including multiple Great Taste Awards and prestigious Scottish baking titles.

Crucially, they remain intimately connected to the fabric of island life. While their exceptional produce has gained international acclaim, Stag Bakeries still bakes the daily bread, rolls, and confectionary for customers across Lewis, Harris, and the Uists. They even continue to honour their local roots by operating a mobile shop, ensuring that rural island residents have regular access to fresh bakery goods and groceries.

INSIDE OUR SCOTTISH HAMPERS

We are proud to feature Stag Bakeries within our curated collections, chosen for their outstanding Hebridean provenance, traditional methods, and exceptional flavour profiles.

ORIGINAL WATER BISCUITS

Originally developed for local fishermen to take on long, arduous trips, these classic water biscuits are hand-baked to absolute perfection. They deliver a remarkably crisp, clean texture that serves as the definitive canvas for artisan cheese or smoked fish. It is a delightfully refined and historical addition to any Scottish larder.

COCKTAIL OATCAKES

A quintessentially Scottish provision, these traditional savoury oatcakes are crafted to a time-honoured recipe. They offer a deeply satisfying, robust texture that pairs flawlessly with a hearty mature cheddar, smoked salmon, or a rich fruit chutney.

DUNLOP CHEESE STRAWS

This deeply indulgent savoury bake brilliantly marries buttery pastry with the nutty, creamy taste of genuine Dunlop cheese. Made with hard-pressed cheddar sourced from Ayrshire, these magnificent cheese straws deliver a highly tactile, rich flavour profile. They are an irresistible artisan treat that pairs beautifully with a complex red wine or a dram of local whisky.

Stag Bakeries Water Biscuits: Stag Bakeries Original Stornoway Water Biscuits box, traditional Scottish crackers for cheese.
Stag Bakeries Cocktail Oatcakes: Stag Bakeries Stornoway Cocktail Oatcakes in a rustic brown box, traditional Scottish savoury biscuits.
Stag Bakeries Cheese Straws: Stag Bakeries Gourmet All Butter Cheese Straws made with Dunlop cheese
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An overhead flat-lay of a gourmet charcuterie and cheese board arranged on a dark textured surface. The board includes sliced cured meats, several types of cheese, round crackers, a jar of preserves, packaged snacks, rosemary, and a white mug filled with black coffee.
Taste of Scotland Sale price£106.40
An overhead flat-lay of assorted tea and snack items arranged on a dark stone platter against a dark textured background. Croft & Coast scottish gourmet gift hamper
Classic Scottish Hamper Sale price£86.70
The Croft and Coast Fromager hamper featuring a signature black presentation box surrounded by a rich assortment of artisan cheeses, sliced charcuterie, crackers, preserves arranged on a dark grey textured surface.
The Croft & Coast Fromager Sale price£135.70
cheese mongers choice hamper featuring a signature black presentation box surrounded by a rich assortment of artisan cheeses, sliced charcuterie, crackers, preserves, and a small bottle of juice arranged on a dark grey textured surface.
The Cheesemonger's Choice Sale price£86.70
The Highland and Island Duo hamper featuring a signature black presentation box displayed alongside a box of water biscuits, two artisan cheeses, and a jar of quince jelly on a dark grey textured surface.
The Highland & Island Duo Sale price£57.00
The Grand Gathering hamper featuring a large signature black presentation box surrounded by an extensive assortment of artisan cheeses, sliced charcuterie, smoked salmon, coffee, preserves, sweet treats, and two large bottles of craft soft drinks arranged on a dark grey textured surface.
The Grand Gathering Sale price£159.60
Sold outThe Highland Union hamper featuring a signature black presentation box displayed behind a large selection of artisan food and drink, including two bottles of spirits, smoked salmon, cheeses, sliced charcuterie, coffee, tea, chocolate, biscuits, smoked cashews, Scottish tablet, Dundee cake, and a jar of pickle, arranged on a dark grey textured surface.
The Highland Union Sale price£256.55
The Fireside Retreat hamper featuring a signature black presentation box displayed behind smoked salmon, paté, two artisan cheeses, water biscuits, sliced charcuterie, and a jar of quince jelly arranged on a dark grey textured surface.
The Fireside Retreat Sale price£86.20
Sold outThe Founder's Reserve hamper featuring a signature black presentation box displayed behind an extensive selection of premium goods, including a bottle of single malt whisky, rapeseed oil, cured meats, artisan cheeses, three tubs of paté, water biscuits, sea salt, chocolate, a jar of pickle, and a bottle of scots pine syrup, arranged on a dark grey textured surface.
The Founder's Reserve Sale price£189.20
The Evening Larder hamper featuring a signature black presentation box displayed behind a selection of savoury goods, including sliced charcuterie, a cured meat stick, a wheel of brie, two tubs of paté, two boxes of biscuits, a jar of pickle, and a small jar of honey, arranged on a dark grey textured surface.
The Evening Larder Sale price£85.60
The Bistro Hour hamper featuring a signature black presentation box displayed behind a jar of pickle, two tubs of paté, a box of oatcakes, a box of Scottish tablet, and a jar of quince jelly, arranged on a dark grey textured surface.
The Bistro Hour Sale price£60.30
Sold outThe Culinary Alchemist hamper featuring a signature black presentation box displayed behind a chocolate bar, smoked salmon, two boxes of biscuits, rapeseed oil, balsamic dressing, a large bottle of gin, two cured meat sticks, two artisan cheeses, a box of sea salt, a small bottle of fruit syrup, and a jar of mustard, arranged on a dark grey textured surface.
The Culinary Alchemist Sale price£198.90
The Forager's Table hamper featuring a signature black presentation box displayed behind a bottle of rapeseed oil, a wheel of artisan brie, a small bottle of pine syrup, a box of water biscuits, and a box of sea salt, arranged on a dark grey textured surface.
The Forager's Table Sale price£69.35
Sold outAn overhead flat-lay of an artisan spread on a dark grey surface, featuring a wooden board with bowls of condiments and crackers, a slate platter displaying sliced charcuterie, a wooden board with two types of artisan cheese and oatcakes, and a bottles of whisky, all placed on a fabric runner.
The Estate Bothy Sale price£196.05
An overhead flat-lay of an artisan spread on a dark grey surface, featuring a slate platter displaying slices of cured sausage, a block of artisan cheese with a cheese knife, and oatcakes, alongside a wooden board with a bowl of pickle and further oatcakes, accompanied by a Stornoway black pudding, all set on a fabric runner.
The Hillstalker's Larder Sale price£89.15
An overhead flat-lay of an artisan spread on a dark grey surface, featuring a slate platter displaying sliced charcuterie and cured sausages, alongside a wooden board with a bowl of mustard, a separate bowl of smoked cashews, and oatcakes, all set on a fabric runner.
The Ghillie Sale price£77.85
Sold outAn overhead flat-lay of an artisan spread on a dark grey surface, featuring a selection of beverages including two bottles of tonic water, fruit syrup, gin, single malt whisky, alongside a wooden board displaying artisan cheeses and oatcakes, and a separate wooden board with a bowl of bramble jelly, slices of charcuterie, and oatcakes, all set on a fabric runner.
The Distiller's Cabinet Sale price£211.20
An overhead flat-lay of an artisan spread on a dark grey surface, featuring a block of artisan cheese and oatcakes, a bottle of gorse syrup, and a wooden board displaying shortbread, chocolate, and fruit cake, alongside a small plate with bowls of preserve and honey, a tin of tea, and a bag of coffee.
The Restorative Commision Sale price£146.35
Sold outAn overhead flat-lay of an artisan spread on a dark grey surface, featuring a slate platter displaying slices of charcuterie, a block of artisan cheese, and oatcakes, alongside a bottle of whisky, a wooden board with a bowl of preserve, a separate bowl of mustard, a chocolate bar, and shortbread, all set on a fabric runner.
The Crofters Feast Sale price£168.55
An overhead flat-lay of an artisan spread on a dark grey surface, featuring a plate displaying smoked salmon, a block of artisan cheese, and slices of charcuterie, alongside a bowl of preserve, a serving of pâté with a knife, a small bowl of condiment, oatcakes, and a piece of black pudding.
The Highland Surf & Turf Sale price£95.75
An overhead flat-lay of an artisan spread on a dark grey surface, featuring a plate displaying smoked salmon and oatcakes, a wooden board with charcuterie and additional oatcakes, a dark plate with a bowl of mustard, cashews, and sea salt, and a bottle of cold-pressed rapeseed oil, all arranged on a fabric runner.
The Highland Smoke & Cure Sale price£94.15
Sold outAn overhead flat-lay of an artisan spread on a dark grey surface, featuring a plate displaying smoked salmon, charcuterie, and oatcakes, a wooden board with a wedge of artisan cheese, a brie, and a cheese knife, alongside a bottle of whisky, a bowl of cashews, a serving of pâté, a bowl of preserve, a bowl of mustard, and a piece of chocolate.
The Croft & Coast Grand Tour Sale price£190.45
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