Edinburgh bakeries take home prestigious awards at the Scottish Baker of the Year 2026

A total of nine bakeries from the Edinburgh area are celebrating success after being recognised at the Scottish Baker of the Year Awards 2026.

The winners were announced at a ceremony held at the Hilton Hotel, Glasgow on Saturday, May 16, hosted by radio DJ and TV show host Edith Bowman.

The Edinburgh bakeries who won awards were Babyfaced Baker, Saltire Patisserie, Company Bakery, Selkie Bakery, Linzer Bakery, Mademoiselle Macaron, Mimi’s Bakehouse and Pastel, winning a haul of 16 awards between them.

Walkers Bon Bon, which had an Edinburgh shop in Parkhead which has since permanently closed, was also recognised, picking up four awards.

Regional awards, such as Sweet Treats, could be won by up to three businesses.

While most of the local bakeries are pictured collecting their awards in our photo gallery below, others were not pictured at the ceremony.

Pastel Bakery in Newtongrange won gold in the Sweet Treats category for its Dubai Pistachio Brownie. Edinburgh’s Saltire Patisserie walked away with bronze in the Biscuit category for its Toffee Biscuit.

And Selkie Bakery in Leith picked up bronze in the Bread category at this year’s Scottish Baker of the Year Awards for its Sourdough Loaf.

The awards brought together bakers from across Scotland, with businesses recognised across a wide range of categories celebrating the creativity, skill and passion that underpin the country’s bakery sector. The success of Edinburgh’s bakeries highlights the strength of local baking talent and the important role these businesses play within their communities.

Inverness bakery Harry Gow claimed the awards’ highest honour, being crowned Scottish Baker of the Year 2026, following a day of judging that showcased the very best of Scotland’s baking industry.

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Lesley Cameron, chief executive of Scottish Bakers, said: “This year’s Scottish Baker of the Year Awards have been a fantastic celebration of the passion, creativity and dedication that exists across Scotland’s bakery industry. From our Local Heroes to our Icons, the standard of entries was exceptional and showcased the incredible talent we have right across the country.

“A huge congratulations to all of this year’s winners, and especially to Harry Gow on being crowned Scottish Baker of the Year 2026. To receive this title is a tremendous achievement and a real reflection of the hard work, innovation and commitment that goes into their business every day.

“We would also like to thank everyone who took part in this year’s competition, our judges, partners and sponsors for their continued support in helping us celebrate and champion Scotland’s bakery sector.”