Two local bakeries shortlisted for national awards

Argo’s Bakery of Stromness and Rendall’s Bakery, in Kirkwall, are both in the running for prizes at the Scottish Baker of the Year Awards 2018.

Scottish Bakers, the association that represents bakers across Scotland, announced the shortlist for the awards earlier this week.

This follows a special judging day that took place on March 28 in Dunfermline, which saw Scottish Bakers take delivery of some 850 of the nation’s best morning rolls, scones, individual cakes, savouries, biscuits, breads and a new category, celebration cakes.

The products were scored on appearance, freshness and taste by a panel of some 50 industry experts lead by head judge Robert Ross. The judges whittled the entries down into the “best of the best” and the results will be announced on May 5 in Glasgow.

“We are delighted to have made it to the shortlist of the Scottish Baker of the Year competition this year”, said Ewan McDill of Argo’s Bakery. “It’s great to know that the professional judges liked our products as much as the customers who voted for us do. We can’t wait to hear the final results in May.”

Awards on May 5 will include the naming of the best morning roll, scone, individual cake, savoury, biscuit, bread and celebration cake in Scotland Scottish Bakers will also announce who takes the best Bakery Café, Craft Baker, Retail Craft Baker, Wholesale Baker and ultimately, the overall Scottish Baker of Year 2018 will be crowned.