North Hop - Support Local - Scotland
Monday 27th April 2020
As we go into week 6 of lockdown in Scotland from Covid-19 I figured it was time to give a massive shout out to all the amazing businesses across Scotland that have persevered, overcome hurdles, adapted business models and honestly been complete stars to remain open and provide services during this tough time!
With no certainty of when lockdown will be lifted at the moment it is likely that further businesses will re-open with new protocols in place and I will try to keep this list updated as and when that happens. And as I have put together this list purely from businesses posts on social, etc I cannot guarantee that the information is fully up to date, and I also might have missed a few businesses out, so please feel free to get in touch if you can think of any to add...
Up in Gairloch we are slightly restricted as to what businesses will deliver, etc but have already enjoy a fab takeaway from The Barn Cafe at Sands, had awesome brownies delivered from Artisana, received a medium hamper of delicious charcuterie from East Coast Cured, stocked up with fresh and local goodies at West Coast Deli, used The Shop at the Pier to get my Harry Got fix, enjoyed some yummy fudge and tablet from Pure Decadence by Loch Aurora, and received an amazing fresh seafood delivery from The Redshank Catering Co!
So take a look below and see what local businesses you might be able to support during these tough times and beyond...
*Last updated 1 May 2020*
Inverness/Highlands/Islands/Moray:
PERK (Inverness) - Weekend doughnut deliveries to Inverness and surrounding areas, order in advance
Miele's Gelateria (Inverness & Aviemore) - Ice cream deliveries in Inverness, Aviemore and beyond
Cafe 1 (Inverness) - Food, drinks and cocktails delivered and for collection, Tuesday to Saturday, 4pm till 8pm, enjoy Cafe 1 at Home
Left Coast Culture (Inverness) - Vegan cheese deliveries in Inverness (free delivery)
Cheese & Tomatin (Inverness) - Pizza/pasta/sweet treats/drinks for delivery/collection in Inverness
The Redshank Catering Co. (Inverness) - 'Fish 'n' Collect' for fresh seafood and ready meals
Rock Rose Gin (Dunnet Bay) - Gin by post w/ special offers and gin gifts
Highland Patissier (Dornoch) - 'Cheer Me Up Boxes' freshly baked tart deliveries to Dornoch, Tain, Inverness, etc
Scrabster Seafood Bar & Takeaway (Scrabster) - Seafood takeaway, Wednesday to Saturday, call to order/pay
Mountain Cafe Aviemore (Grantown-on-Spey) - 'Bothy Bakery' Grantown pop-up bakery doorstep collections and deliveries + postal deliveries of traybakes
The Drawing Room (Inverness) - Local gift deliveries and online shop
Loch Ness Knitting (Drumnadrocit) - Online sustainable yarn dyeing courses and online shop
The Storehouse (Evanton) - Fresh food/drink and chilled meals deliveries across the North
La Tortilla Asesina (Inverness) - Tapas/Paella deliveries across Inverness, new munchie boxes and combi boxes also available
Isle of Raasay Distillery (Raasay) - Gin/whisky/mixers + gifts delivered w/ special offers available
Cairn Candle Company (Grantown-on-Spey) - Handcrafted candles delivered locally to Grantown-on-Spey
Sutor Creek Cafe (Cromarty) - Take away menu including pizzas, Thursday to Sunday, 12pm to 8pm, Cromarty delivery also available + deli items
Loch Ness Country House Hotel (Inverness) - Various food hampers for collection or delivery
Mac and Wild (Highlands) - Online butchery with Highland meat and game
Food Box (Inverness) - Mixed food box doorstop deliveries w/ local produce
Culloden Moor Inn (Inverness) - Non-contact food collection, Thursday to Sunday
Inshriach Gin (Aviemore) - Gin by post (and hand sanitiser), infused gins and fruit liqueurs also available
Button Bothy (Poolewe) - Handmade jewellery, buttons and gifts by post
The Shop at the Pier (Gairloch) - Shop fully stocked with essentials
Highland Farm Cafe (Dingwall) - Local produce shop w/ ready meals and sweet treats, local deliveries also available
Black Isle Dairy (Black Isle) - Honesty shed and milk dispensery
The Cheese House (Cromarty) - Cheese shop and online orders
Highland Liquor Company (Ullapool) - Gin by post, keep an eye out for a new release coming soon
Mcleods Fish n Chips (Inverness) - Collection and delivery (limited menu), Thursday to Sunday, 4pm till 8pm
Harry Gow (Inverness) - Pre-order bakery collection/delivery
Corner on the Square (Beauly) - Pizza collection nights (Friday/Saturday) + deli items for collection/delivery
Dog Falls Brewing Co (Dores) - Local beer deliveries + beer by post
West Coast Deli (Ullapool) - Shop w/ local produce, fresh bread and deli counter
Milk Bar (Inverness) - Local coffee and ice cream deliveries, certain days
Mallownuts (Black Isle) - Vegan sweet treats delivered
The Lovat, Loch Ness (Fort Augustus) - Thursday night takeaways and bakery boxes delivered
Cafe Kombucha (Elgin) - Vegan food for collection and delivery
The Barn Cafe at Sands (Gairloch) - Weekend non-contact takeaway service, menu posted on Gairloch & Surrounding Area Community Page
The Shieling (Gairloch) - Evening takeaways, Tuesday to Saturday, phone to order
The Bakery (Inverness) - Bakery shop, pre-orders welcome
Cafe India (Dingwall) - Indian takeaway for collection and local delivery, every day, 4pm till 9pm
Blacksmiths (Culloden) - Cantonese food for collection/delivery, munchie boxes available every Monday
The Chocolate Place (Inverness) - 'Cuddle Bags' for delivery within 20 miles of Inverness
Macbeth's (Forres) - Mail order and local delivery of local produce + shop in Forres for collection of meats and other local produce
The Malt Room (Inverness) - Online shop with rare whiskies, glasses and gift vouchers
El-Gin (Elgin) - Online gin shop, free delivery using code focship
The Candy Coo (Grantown-on-Spey) - Sweet treats and ice cream delivered within the Aviemore/Grantown area + online shop
Celtic Crafts Gift Shop (Drumnadrochit) - Gifts delivered locally and by post
Munro's Nurseries (North Kessock) - Plants and gardening supplies delivered locally, orders by email only
Garden Cottage Nursery (Tournaig) - 'Plant Box Scheme' delivered locally
Stew n' Drew's (Hopeman) - DIY Ice Cream Packs, local delivery, Saturday and Sunday
The Seafood Shack (Ullapool) - Food takeaway and local deliveries (available to locals only), Thursday to Saturday, 4pm till 7pm
Lark & Lily Designs (Wick) - Handmade jewellery by post + custom orders
Oil & Vinegar (Inverness) - Shop w/ oils, vinegars and dried goods + local products
Windswept Brewing (Lossiemouth) - UK wide beer delivery + free local delivery
Connage Highland Dairy (Ardeseir) - Call and collect cheese orders + online shop
Isle of Skye Candle Company (Isle of Skye) - Online shop w/ other makers featured, free delivery
JA Mackay (Thurso) - Grocers w/ local produce + spirits
Brodie Countryfare (Brodie) - Foodhall free local delivery or collection
Kinrara Distillery (Aviemore) - Online gin shop, free delivery
ARRAN Sense of Scotland (Isle of Arran) - Bath, body and home fragrance products via online shop
Speyside Coffee Roasting Co (Garmouth) - Online shop for coffee + free local deliveries
Cromarty Brewing Co (Cromarty) - Online beer shop, free delivery over £30 using code HOMEFREE + free local deliveries
IV10 (Fortrose) - Weekend cook at home options for local delivery + sharing boxes
Scribbles (Elgin) - Takeaway food for collection (daytime) or delivery (evening), Wednesday to Saturday
Ness Side Catering Co (Inverness) - Food delivery within Inverness
Aberdeenshire:
Formartines (Tarves) - Drive-thru click and collect service for fresh produce and ready meals
Foodstory (Aberdeen) - Freshly made plant-based meals + supplies delivery across Aberdeenshire
Third Eye Tribe (Stonehaven) - Online yoga and ceremonial classes
Smoke and Soul (Aberdeen) - Food deliveries via Deliveroo + meat packs delivered to use at home
Esker Spirits (Kincardine Estate) - Gin and gin gifts delivered to your door, use code ESKERSPRING20 for discount
Hammerton Store (Aberdeen) - War style store/deli products and local deliveries
Bare - Zero Waste Living (Ellon) - Zero waste store + supplies delivery service
Vegan Bay Baker (Cruden Bay) - Weekly vegan bakery deliveries across Aberdeenshire
Louise’s Farm Kitchen (Banchory) - Meat deliveries across Aberdeenshire + farm collections
Surya Luna (Aberdeen) - Natural skin and body products + pamper boxes via online shop
Aberdeenshire Highland Beef (Banchory) - Pop up butchery with special designated day for key workers
The Long Dog Boutique (Aberdeen) - Pet supplies via shop or delivery, limited opening hours
Fierce Bar Aberdeen (Aberdeen) - Beer collections and takeaway (limited hours) + online deliveries from brewery
Brew Toon Microbrewery (Aberdeen) - Local beer deliveries and click/collect for beers (designated days/times) + online shop
Unravel Tea (Aberdeen) - Tea by post
Bakeology with Matt (Ellon) - Afternoon tea deliveries
Haydn’s Woodfired Pizza (Newmachar) - Pizza collection/delivery in Newmachar, Friday to Sunday, 4pm till 8pm
Melt (Aberdeen) - Food delivery/collection + cheese boxes for collection, limited opening days/hours
Singularity Sauce Co (Ellon) - Hot sauce delivery
Muchacho (Aberdeen) - Taco box deliveries and collection + local fruit and veg boxes
Meat Monsters (Ellon) - Food delivery and collection + meat packs
Beauelle (Westhill) - Handmade clay jewellery and gifts + clay kits
Roots Catering (Aberdeen) - Plant-based non contact delivery + Roots @ Home ready meals
Rose-Tea & Rabbit (Aberdeen) - Unique handmade jewellery
Burnside Brewery (Laurencekirk) - Pies and Pints in collaboration w/ Wark Farm, free local delivery
Almondine (Aberdeen) - Afternoon tea deliveries
Yatai Izakaya (Aberdeen) - Japanese food pick-up and deliveries, Tuesday to Saturday
Orchid (Aberdeen) - Cocktails at home
The Highlanders Bakehouse (Ballater) - Shop with fresh baked goods and local produce + delivery
Pure Decadence by Loch Aurora (Aberdeen) - Fudge and tablet by post and local delivery
Sweet Toots Cakery (Aberdeen) - Sweet treat munchie box deliveries in Aberdeen and across Aberdeenshire
BrewDog (Ellon) - Online shop with beers, spirits, and merch
A Taste of the Wild (Aberdeen) - Delivery of fresh game products across Aberdeenshire
Amity Fish Company (Peterhead) - Fresh fish/seafood deliveries across Aberdeenshire
From Bakery Lane (Inverurie) - Online shop w/ fresh granolas, chutneys, jams, traybakes and more, free delivery on orders over £40
Bonobo Cafe (Aberdeen) - Vegan meals and bakes for delivery/collection
Westhill Service Station (Westhill) - Shop w/ wide selection of beers/spirits + online shop
Fits the Scoop (Aberdeen) - Ice cream delivery service within Aberdeenshire
Hollie Bruce Designs (Aberdeen) - Illustrated gifts + 'Positivity Packs'
Kemnay Farm Shop (Kemnay) - Farm shop w/ local produce and lunches to take away
Juniper Press (Portlethen) - Illustrated gifts + 'Collections Boxes'
Six Degrees North (Stonehaven) - Free beer delivery within Aberdeenshire and Dundee + online shop w/ 20% off using code 6DN20
Teacake (Chapleton) - Weekend bistro takeaway for collection and delivery (must be pre-ordered, plus limited weekday hours for cakes and afternoon tea to takeaway
Cafe Harmony (Aberdeen) - Mediterranean food to takeaway
Portsoy Ice Cream (Portsoy) - Local ice cream home delivery
Louis Little Haven (Inverurie) - Vintage items for delivery by post, collection from shop doors, local deliveries or layaway
Forest Farm - The Organic Dairy (Kinellar) - Farm shop w/ local produce
Mikes Pizza Gaff (Newburgh) - Local deliveries of freshly made pizza dough and toppings
Food for Thought (New Deer) - Local deli box deliveries
Tawbis Studios (Kingswells) - Handmade jewellery and custom orders
Thorneybank Farm Shop (Rothienorman) - Farm shop w/ local produce + dispensary machine
Angus/Dundee/Perthshire/Stirling:
Artisana (Inverarity) - Decadent brownies and luxury hot chococlate, plus special gift packs by post
Fudge & Fancies (Brechin) - Local fudge deliveries or fudge by post
Sacred Grounds Coffee (Arbroath) - Freshly roasted coffee beans by post
71 Brewing (Dundee) - Local beer deliveries + beer delivered by post
Tipple in a Tuk Tuk (Wolfhill) - Special gin hampers delivered locally or by post + full bottles for delivery
Little Lies (Dundee) - Online clothing/accessories
Wee COOK (Carnoustie) - Doorstop pie deliveries including doggy pies + carry out kitchen and pie shop
The Gin Bothy (Kirriemuir) - Gin and cider deliveries
Wild Thyme (Arbroath) - Treat boxes, local delivery + takeaway, limited hours
Arbikie Distillery (Lunan Bay) - 'Field to Bottle' spirits delivered to your door
Unorthodox Roasters (Kinross) - Coffee bean deliveries
Ballintaggart Farm (Grandtully) - 'Ballintaggart at Home', new delivery service including pre-batched negronis, granola and wines
Highland Boundary (Alyth) - Botanical spirits and liqueurs by post
Smithie's Deli & Gin Emporium (Arbroath) - Saturday cheese box deliveries + gin delivery, advance orders only
Jessie's Kitchen (Broughty Ferry) - Click and collect service + local deliveries
Gather (Carnoustie) - Deli shop re-opening 5th May, online ordering + local deliveries
Oshibori (Dundee) - Japanese food for collection or delivery, Monday till Sunday, 5pm till late
Stag Bites the Hog (Stirling) - Street food meal kits for weekend delivery within local area
Mezzaluna Italian Street Kitchen (Dundee) - Online shop for weekend Italian food deliveries
Help Your Neighbour Initiative (Dundee & Arbroath) - New initiative set up by local businesses
Tea Green (Dundee) - Makers directory
Edinburgh & Surrounding Areas:
Mothership Scotland (Edinburgh) - Pre-mixed cocktails and spirits by post
Cushiedoos (Edinburgh) - Gin and tonic deliveries to Edinburgh in collaboration with 56 North
Bross Bagels (Edinburgh) - Bross Deli, build your own bagels
East Coast Cured (Edinburgh) - Cured meats delivered + Leith shop with local produce
Down the Hatch (South Queensferry) - Local food deliveries + burger kits
Eteaket (Edinburgh) - Loose leaf teas by post
Twelve Triangles (Edinburgh) - Bakery shop and baked goods delivery
Top Out Brewery (Edinburgh) - Online and local beer deliveries
Maki & Ramen (Edinburgh) - Ramen and sushi delivery/collection
The Beerhive (Edinburgh) - Shop stocking beers, spirits and wines, plus delivery options
Kin (Edinburgh) - Weekend cocktails delivered
Stella Accessories (Edinburgh) - Dog accessories and lockdown human hoodies/clothing
Bon Accord Soft Drinks (Edinburgh) - Soft drink/mixer deliveries
Cross Borders Brewing (Dalkeith) - Beer deliveries, from brewery to door
Harbour Lane Studio (South Queensferry) - Online gifts and custom home accessories
The Little Bakery (South Queensferry) - Local cake delivery
Thistly Cross Cider (Dunbar) - Scottish cider with free delivery
Leftfield Kombucha (Eyemouth) - Kombucha delivered
Harajuku Kitchen (Edinburgh) - Japanese food deliveries and collection
Aelder Elixir (Edinburgh) - Unique liqueurs delivered to your door
The Tartan Blanket Co (Edinburgh) - Comfort gift boxes and luxury blankets w/ free delivery
Aye Pickled (Edinburgh) - Fermented products delivered
Craigie's Farm Shop (South Queensferry) - Veg boxes and local produce for local delivery or collection
Smith & Gertrude (Edinburgh) - Cheese, charcuterie and wine packs delivered locally
Pilot Beer (Edinburgh) - Beer delivered to your door, cases of 12 (can be mixed), £4.99 flat rate delivery fee across UK
Fidra Gin (Longniddry) - East Lothian gin delivered by post, free delivery plus 10% off using code FID10
Root to Market (Edinburgh) - Restaurant quality produce to your door in Edinburgh
Civerinos (Edinburgh) - 'Dough it Yourself' pizza kits, for collection or delivery
The Little Chartroom (Edinburgh) - 2 course meal deal w/ wine delivered within Edinburgh
Wood Oven Wonders (Leadburn) - 'Heat at Home' pizza deliveries to Penicuik, Peebles, West Linton, Eskbank and surrounding areas
Bostock Bakery (North Berwick) - Bread and baked goods delivered locally
The Big Blu (Dunbar) - Weekend pizza deliveries to Dunbar, North Berwick and surrounding areas, check FB page for delivery areas
Honeycomb & Co (Edinburgh) - Takeaway food, cakes and coffees
Edinburgh Booze Delivery (Edinburgh) - Cocktails and drinks from your favourite Edinburgh bars/brands delivered to your door, Friday and Saturday, 2pm till 10pm
Ransacked Black Oven (Edinburgh) - Food delivery and collection
Hendersons of Edinburgh (Edinburgh) - Home delivery + click and collect at shop
Alby's (Edinburgh) - 'Sandwich Party' deliveries
Fife:
Ardross Farm Shop (Elie) - Farm shop with lots of local produce and essentials, plus a local delivery service
Jannetta’s Gelateria - Ice cream delivery service within Fife area, Thursday to Sunday, slots to be booked in advance
Tayport Distillery (Tayport) - Spirit/liqueurs by post + local delivery
Lundin Distilling (Kirkcaldy) - Free local delivery of spirits/mixers + spirits by post
Bowhouse (Saint Monans) - 'The Bowhouse Link' online market for weekly deliveries within the East Neuk of Fife
East Pier Smokehouse (Saint Monans) - Food collection/delivery, Wednesday to Sunday
Lindores Abbey Distillery (Newburgh) - Online shop w/ free distillery tour voucher on orders over £20
St Andrews Brewing Co (St Andrews) - Beer and spirits, including mini kegs, free local delivery or delivery by courier
Pittenweem Chocolate Company (Pittenweem) - Chocolates and hot chocolate by post
Balgove Larder (St Andrews) - Online shop with local delivery + some items for delivery by post
Puddledub (Kirkcaldy) - Online butcher shop + local shop still open
Tailend (St Andrews) - Fresh fish and ready meals, for collection or delivery
The Dreel Tavern (Anstruther) - 'The Dreel @ Home', Friday to Sunday, collections and deliveries
Glasgow & Surrounding Areas:
Wild Fig Catering & Produce (Glasgow) - Ready meal delivery Glasgow wide + online shop
Overtone Brewing (Glasgow) - Beer online shop
Six by Nico (Glasgow) - 4 course themed food experiences to be enjoyed at home, for delivery and collection
Loop & Scoop (Glasgow) - Ice cream deliveries, 7 days a week, 5pm till 10pm
Julie’s Kopitiam (Glasgow) - Kopitiam at Home, collection only
Ubiquitous Chip (Glasgow) - 'Chip Shop' with local produce, drinks and meals for collection/delivery
Island Slice (Glasgow) - Rum by post via Rum Shop UK
Papamacs Gourmet Kitchen (Johnstone) - Home dining prepared meals for weekend delivery to local Renfrewshire area
Paisley Drinks Co. (Paisley) - Local collaboration offering soft drinks, coffee, snacks and more for delivery
El Perro Negro (Glasgow) - Food delivery and collection from Woodlands location only, w/ limited hours
Baffo (Glasgow) - Pizza for delivery and collection
Brewgooder (Glasgow) - Social enterprise online beer shop + #oneonus NHS campaign
Inverkip Hotel (Inverkip) - 'Chippy Up The Lane' pop-up, book slots in advance
