Success for five Fife businesses at Scottish Baker of the Year Awards 2026

Local bakeries G.H Barnett and Son; Fisher and Donaldson; Stephens Bakery; Maria’s Baking Stories and Cukie Swedish Bakery were all among the winners at the awards, which were announced on Saturday.

Fife’s own Edith Bowman hosted the awards ceremony in Glasgow’s Hilton.

Anstruther-based G.H Barnett and Son claimed national Gold for its Foccacia, winning Best in Scotland.

It also won regional gold awards for its Foccacia and Cheese and Leek Loaf.

Cupar’s Fisher and Donaldson’s Dr Floyd Sourdough earned a gold award.

There were also a regional award for Stephen’s Bakery. The Dunfermline bakery earned a silver for its Double Biscuit.

Maria’s Baking Stories, based in Dunfermline, won a regional gold for its Red Velvet and Cream Stuffed Cookie and a regional bronze for its carrot cake.

Dunfermline’s Cukie Swedish Bakery received a regional gold for its Kanelbulle – Swedish cinnamon bun.

The awards brought together bakers from across Scotland and recognised businesses across a range of categories celebrating the creativity, skill and passion that underpin the country’s bakery sector.

This year’s awards had a new format allowing a spotlight to be shone on the industry’s Local Heroes – small to medium artisan bakeries who are at the heart of their communities – and Icons – larger bakers who combine tradition and craft with modern technology to produce quality baked treats we enjoy every day.

With the competition showcasing an exceptional standard of talent and craftsmanship, more than 500 products were entered by over 60 bakeries.

Entries were judged on appearance, baking quality and taste across 11 categories including biscuits, bread, sweet treats, scone, morning roll, morning goods, doughnuts, celebration cakes, and better for you/free from.

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.

“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.”