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The Little House of Chocolate MAIL ORDER SALES 1 The Belts, Dunnydeer, Insch, Aberdeenshire, AB52 6LW ( 14, H9) | 07759 289331, thelittlehouseofchocolate.co.uk One-woman chocolate company: filled chocs, shards and lollipops. Local events, or mail order (min. order size). Logan Chocolates Oban ONLINE SALES Edina Villa, Soroba Road, Oban, Argyll and Bute, PA34 4JF (25, K4) | 07706 840059, loganchocolatesoban.co.uk Hand-made truffles and filled chocolates, with bespoke designs a speciality. Online or mail order sales, with free delivery in Oban. Mackie’s of Scotland WHOLESALE ONLY Westertown Farm, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, AB51 8US (13, H10) 01467 671466, mackies.co.uk One of Scotland’s best known names’ first foray into chocolate: mid-range luxury bars in their most popular ice-cream flavours. Mary’s Milk Bar SHOP, GELATERIA, CAFE AND WORKSHOPS 19 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2HS (47, L9) | 0131 629 6526, marysmilkbar.com | Tue–Sat 11am–7pm; Sun noon–6pm (Nov– Mar closes at 6pm Tue–Sat). Artisan chocolates sold from a charming, Art-deco inspired gelateria also serving hot drinks. Chocolate-making classes for grown-ups, winter months only. Maya Belgian Chocolates SHOP AND CAFE 5 Strothers Lane, Inverness, Highland, IV1 1LR (8, G7) | 01463 419201, mayachocolates.co.uk Shop and café run by a Master Chocolatier – see her at work in the open workshop. The wide range of creative flavours are also sold online. Mayan Truffles ONLINE SALES AND FARMERS’ MARKET STALL 2 Orchardton Cottage, Orchardton Farm, Garlieston, Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway, DG8 9DE (78, P6) | 07784 389327, mayantruffles.com Tue–Sat 10am–5pm. Closed Sun/ Mon. Selling online and from Wigtown market, hand-made truffles and bars include a number for specialist diets: diabetic, gluten- and dairy- free. Miss Coco WORKSHOPS AND MAIL ORDER SALES Greenside Cottage, Palacerigg Road, Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, G67 3HT (59, L7) | 07595 176 837, misscoco.co.uk Mail-order chocolates and cakes, made by hand. Parties for children and grown-ups (particularly aimed at female market and girlie nights out). The Moniaive Chocolatiers SHOP AND WORKSHOPS High Street, Moniaive, Dumfries and Galloway, DG3 4HN (72, O7) 01848 200 000, tartanchocolate. co.uk | Mon–Sat 10am–5pm; Sun noon–4pm. Hand-made chocolates incorporating fresh fruit, whole ingredients and organic couverture. Glitter-topped ‘tartan’ chocolates have become a signature. High street and online shops. No 1 Chocolate Factory SHOP, CAFE AND WORKSHOPS 63 St Georges Road, Glasgow, G3 6JA (64, M6) | 0141 353 6017, 1chocolatefactory.com | Mon–Sun 8am–8pm (children’s workshops Mon–Fri 10am–4pm; Sat/Sun 10am–5pm). Family-focused with the emphasis on children’s parties and drop- in kids’ workshops, the shop also sells their own and others’ chocolates. Decent café with as much focus on the savoury as the chocolate. Nucoco Chocolate ONLINE SALES AND WORKSHOPS Unit B3/1/A (Upper), 15 Edison Street, Glasgow, G52 4JW (61, M6) | 07990 727423, nucocochocolate.bigcartel.com Stylish chocolate sold online, and chocolate-making classes. Best known for the chocolate and cake ‘brick’ that raised funds for their 2011 start-up. Oban Chocolate Company SHOP, CAFE AND WORKSHOPS 34 Corran Esplanade, Oban, Argyll and Bute, PA34 5PS (24, K4) | 01631 566099, obanchocolate.co.uk | Mon–Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 11am–5pm (closed January). Children’s parties, a café with sea views and a chocolate factory with viewing window. Fun shapes for kids and gifts, shop stocked with smart hand-made chocolates and online sales too. Ocelot Chocolate / SOS Kitchen ONLINE SALES AND FARMERS’ MARKET STALL Marchmont, Edinburgh, EH10 4EP (45, L9) | 0131 447 7274, ocelotchocolate.com Launched in 2013, the focus is on chocolate’s potential health benefits: it’s ‘raw’, and most ingredients are organic. Beautifully packaged, buy online and from their Stockbridge market stall. The Pittenweem Chocolate Co. SHOP AND CAFE 9 High Street, Pittenweem, Fife, KY10 2LA (35, K9) | 01333 311495, pittenweemchocolate. co.uk | Mon–Sun 10am–6pm. A picturesque shop and café selling their own range and that of worldwide chocolate masters, including bean-to-bar. The café offers bar-and-tea pairings as well as cacao tea. Online sales also. Raw Chocolate by Ailey Mae ONLINE SALES High Street, North Berwick, East Lothian, EH39 4HQ (55, L9) | 07736 015603, byaileymae.com A start-up making raw chocolate bars and truffles by hand, sold online and around East Lothian. Rock Lobster WORKSHOPS AND SEASONAL MAIL ORDER Caverton, South Street, Belhaven, East Lothian, EH42 1NR (56, L10) 07779 287284, therocklobster.co.uk Primarily runs children’s chocolate parties around Edinburgh and the Lothians; chocolates are made at Christmas time only. The Shetland Fudge Company ONLINE SALES 135–137 Commercial Street, Lerwick, Shetland Islands, ZE1 0DL (2, E10) | 01595 694324, shetlandfudge.co.uk Under new ownership as of spring 2014. Fudge and tablet are specialities, as well as ‘Puffin Poo’ and Peerie Nips (shots of flavoured Belgian chocolate). Story Chocolates SHOP 14 Victorian Market Hall, Inverness, Highland, IV1 1PJ (9, G7) | 01381 622302, storychocolate.co.uk | Mon–Sat 9.30am–5pm. Closed Sun. Belgian chocolate made by Belgians, with a Scottish signature – a whisky selection. The shop is in Inverness’s Victorian Market, or they sell online. Sugar Croft Faerie ONLINE SALES AND FARMERS’ MARKET STALL 7 Ormiscaig, Aultbea, Achnasheen, Wester Ross, Highland, IV22 2JJ (6, F4) | 01445 731475, sugarcroftfaerie.co.uk Hand-made at a family croft on the shores of Loch Ewe, flavours include sesame & ginger or honey & lavender. Sold online and from local farmers’ markets. Sugar Wings FARMERS’ MARKET STALL AND MAIL ORDER SALES Glasgow, G40 3PG (65, M7) | 07984 378565, sugarwings.com Morello cherry & black cavendish tobacco truffle is typical of the originality of this little start-up’s elegant chocolates. Currently mail-order only, and found at the weekly Merchant Square craft market. Taystful WORKSHOPS AND MAIL ORDER SALES 8 Forest Way, Blairgowrie, Perth and Kinross, PH10 6SS (20, J8) | 01250 871196, taystful.co.uk Truffles, bars and centrepieces made using local fruit purees, fresh cream and hand-made praline. Mail order, wedding favours and regular classes hosted. Thinking Chocolate SHOP AND WORKSHOPS 19 London Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5AT (46, L9) | 07795 420001, thinkingchocolate.com | Tue–Sat 11am–5pm. Closed Sun. Hand-made fresh chocolates from a shop where classes and tastings are also held. Ganache torte and haggis truffles are specialities. Threepwood Fayre ONLINE SALES AND FARMERS’ MARKET STALL Lowhouse Cottage, Threepwood Road, Beith, North Ayrshire, KA15 2JR (67, M6) | 01505 503553, threepwoodfayre.com Cottage industry making traditional hand-made chocolates, sweets and fudge. Sold online and at West of Scotland markets. Tobermory Handmade Chocolate SHOP AND CAFE 56/57 Main Street, Tobermory, Isle of Mull, PA75 6NT (23, J3) 01688 302 526, tobchoc.co.uk Mon–Sat 10am–5pm. Closed Sun. Long-established chocolate and gift shop with a wide range, strong on traditional creams. Café serving home-made baking, and online shop. Truffolicious ONLINE SALES AND FARMERS’ MARKET STALL 2 Burnside Road, Aviemore, Highland, PH22 1SQ (11, H7) | 07704 162476, truffolicious.co.uk A home-based start-up making an expansive range of truffles including one using local beer. Sold online and at Cairngorm market. Wicked Chocolate SHOP 4 Whitefriar Street, Perth, PH1 1PP (26, K8) | 01738 444876, thewickedchocolatecompany. co.uk | Tue–Sat 10am–4pm. Closed Sun. From nibs to drinking, all things chocolate from their shop and online store. The Wicked brand gathers truffles and chocolates sourced from around the world, and their own couverture-made chocolates. Zukr Boutique ONLINE SALES Midlothian Innovation Centre, Pentlandfield, Roslin, Midlothian, EH19 3BY (51, M8) | 0131 663 3632, zukrboutique.com Online venture whose pretty style gives elegance to their signature chocolate lollipops and ‘teacakes’. Also truffles, marshmallows and pâtes de fruits. GUIDES THE CHOCOLATE LARDER FOOD MAP Published by The List in association with the Scottish Chocolatiers Network No 1 Chocolate Factory Oban Chocolate Company ONLINE Extended write ups on all chocolatiers, with individual location maps and details of workshops and classes, can be found at thelarder.net. Accessible on all devices including smartphones and tablets, thelarder.net contains listings of food and drink venues and producers across Scotland. FOOD MAP Larder Chocolate THE GUIDE TO THE CHOCOLATIERS OF SCOTLAND Abbotts Chocolate Shop SHOP 16 High Street, Langholm, Dumfries and Galloway, DG13 0JH (73, O9) | 07742 718248, abbottschocolates.co.uk | Mon–Sat 8.30am–4pm. Closed Sun. Sweet shop and chocolaterie: buy individual chocolates, bars or table centrepieces and watch them being made. Also attends Langholm market and sells online. Alba Chocolate ONLINE SALES AND FARMERS’ MARKET STALL 15 Egypt Mews, Edinburgh, EH10 4RS (44, L9) | 0131 541 2294, albachocolate.co.uk New, couple-run company selling hand-made chocolates with natural flavours, online and from Central Belt farmers’ markets. The Arran Chocolate Factory / James of Arran ONLINE SALES Invercloy, Brodick, Ayrshire, KA27 8AJ (68, N5) | 01770 302873, jamesofarran.com Long-established, primarily wholesale chocolatiers, but also sells traditional range online, as well as through Gordon & Durward and Taste of Arran. Berry Scrumptious ONLINE SALES Manse Farm, Rosehearty, Aberdeenshire, AB43 7HD (12, G10) 01346 571111, berryscrumptious.co.uk Family farm-grown fruit goes into chocolate-covered strawberries, berry fudge and fruity truffles and bars – all sold online. Brodie Melrose Drysdale & Co Ltd WHOLESALE ONLY Newhailes Industrial Estate, Musselburgh, East Lothian, EH21 6SY (53, L9) | 0131 653 4010, brodies1867.co.uk Wholesale tea and coffee merchants with accompanying range of hand- made chocolates. Caithness Chocolate ONLINE SALES AND FARMERS’ MARKET STALL 44 Henrietta Street, Wick, Highland, KW1 4DZ (5, D9) | 07887 697152, caithnesschocolate.co.uk Pretty, artisan truffles, bars and fun chocolate shapes sold online and at Wick Farmers’ Market. Carlotta’s Chocolates ONLINE SALES AND WORKSHOPS Wardhill, Brechin, Angus, DD9 7PE (18, J9) | 01356 626 768, number6ofyourfiveaday.com Hand-made chocolates and cake-pops sold online, plus chocolate-making classes. Carswells Chocolates ONLINE SALES 3 Mount Pleasant Road, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway, DG6 4HG (77, P7) 01557 330961, carswells-chocolates.co.uk Small company selling to local outlets, but also online sales of hand-made filled chocolates and truffles. Charlotte Flower Chocolates ONLINE SALES, FARMERS’ MARKET STALL AND WORKSHOPS The Old Schoolhouse, Acharn, Aberfeldy, Perth and Kinross, PH15 2HS (22, J7) | 01887 830307, charlotteflowerchocolates.com Beautiful filled chocolates and thins flavoured with garden and foraged ingredients, sold online and from farmers’ markets. Flower also hosts chocolate classes and parties. The Chocolate Place SHOP 11 Chapel Street, Inverness, Highland, IV1 1NA (7, G7) | 01463 719085, thechocolateplace.co.uk Mon–Sat 9.30am–5.30pm; Sun noon–4pm. Chocolate kitchen and shop selling hand-made chocolates as well as themed gifts. Online sales too. The Chocolate Tree SHOP AND SMALL CAFE • 123 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh, EH10 4EQ (48, L9) 0131 228 3144 | Mon–Sun 10am–7.30pm. • 5A Knox Place, Haddington, East Lothian, EH41 4DY (54, L9) 01620 248189 | Closed to public. the-chocolate-tree.co.uk Scotland’s only bean-to-bar chocolate makers, also making organic couverture chocolates at their kitchen in Haddington. Best possible quality and ethics, with highly recommended Bruntsfield shop/café plus online and farmers’ market sales. Chocolati KIOSK AND ONLINE SALES • Unit 43 Heathfield Industrial Park, Boundry Road, Ayr, KA8 9DJ (70, N6) • Silverburn Shopping Centre, Barrhead Road, Glasgow G53 6QR (62, M6) 01292 848848, chocolati.co.uk | Mon–Fri 10am–9pm; Sat 9am–7pm; Sun 10am–6pm. Primarily wholesale and online sales of hand-made and personalised chocolates, with a kiosk in Glasgow’s Silverburn Shopping Centre. Coco Chocolate SHOP AND WORKSHOPS • 174 Brunstfield Place, Edinburgh, EH10 4ER (40, L9) 0131 228 4526 | Mon–Sat 10am–6pm; Sun noon–4pm. • 71 Broughton Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3RJ (39, L9) 0131 558 2777 Mon–Sat 10am–6pm; Sun noon– 5pm. • Unit A1, The Midlothian Innovation Centre, Pentlandfield, Roslin, Midlothian, EH25 9RE (52, M8) cocochocolate.co.uk Whimsically attractive chocolates made from ethically sourced, organic couverture; two shops in Edinburgh plus online sales, tastings and classes at the Pentlandfield chocolate kitchen. Cocoa Black CHOCOLATE AND PASTRY SCHOOL, SHOP, PATISSERIE AND CAFE 1 Cuddy Bridge, Peebles, Scottish Borders, EH45 8JB (57, M8) | 01721 723764, cocoablack.co.uk | Mon– Fri 9.30am–5pm; Sat 9am–5pm; Sun 11am–4pm (shop). UK World Chocolate Master Ruth Hinks runs a specialist chocolate and pastry school, with classes for beginners and professionals. In the same building is her shop selling expertly made chocolates, cakes and patisserie, plus craft equipment – also sold online. Cocoa Mountain SHOP, CAFE AND WORKSHOPS • 2 & 8 Balnakeil Craft Village, Durness, Highland, IV27 4PT (4, D6) 01971 511233 | Mar–Oct: Mon–Sun 9am–6pm. Nov–Feb: Fri–Mon limited hours. • 154 High Street, Auchterarder, Perth and Kinross, PH3 1AD (29, K7) 01971 511233 | Mon–Fri 8.30am–6pm; Sat 8.30am–5.30pm; Sun 10am–4pm. cocoamountain.co.uk Both Cocoa Mountain shops sell imaginative truffle flavours and famously good hot chocolate. The newer branch in Auchterarder also hosts classes and parties. Full range sold online. The Cocoabean Company Chocolate Factory SHOP, CAFE AND WORKSHOPS Ashland, Twynholm, Dumfries and Galloway, DG6 4NP (76, P7) | 01557 860 608, thecocoabeancompany.com | Mon–Sun 9am–5pm (workshops 10am–4pm). A chocolate world aimed at kids, with occasional adult workshops. Indoor and outdoor play areas, café, chocolate shop and factory. Online sales too. Cocoa Ooze SHOP, CAFE AND WORKSHOPS • 225 North Deeside Road, Peterculter, Aberdeen, AB14 0UJ (17, I10) | Mon–Thu 9.30am–4.30pm; Fri 9.30am–4pm; Sat 10am–4pm. Closed Sun (food served Mon–Sun noon–2pm). • 24/28 Belmont Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1JH (16, H10) | Mon–Wed & Fri 9am–5pm; Thu & Sat 9am–6pm; Sun 11am–5pm (food served Mon–Sat 9am–4.30pm; Sun 11am–4.30pm). | 01224 467212, cocoa-ooze.co.uk Chocolate and coffee shop running classes and parties, with a second branch in Aberdeen. Also sells from Stonehaven Farmers’ Market and online. Coffee, Chocolate and Tea CAFE AND SMALL SHOP 944 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8YJ (63, M6) | 0141 204 3161, coffeechocolateandtea.com | Mon–Wed 8am–4pm, Thu/Fri 8am–5pm, Sat 10am–4pm. Closed Sun. Primarily a good café, also selling a small range of chocolates hand- made on site. Considerit ONLINE SALES AND FARMERS’ MARKET STALL Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2JR (49, L8) consideritchocolate.com Vegan and dairy-free chocolates sold online and from farmers’ markets. Costley’s Patisserie & Chocolatier SHOP, PATISSERIE AND CAFE/ RESTAURANT • 158 Main Street, Prestwick, South Ayrshire, KA9 1PB (69, N6) 01292 473773 | Mon–Sun 9am–9pm (food served Mon–Sun 9am–5pm). • Souter’s Inn, 47 Main Road, Kirkoswald, South Ayrshire, KA19 8HY (71, N6) 01655 760653 Mon–Thu & Sun 9am–11pm; Fri/Sat 9am–midnight (food served Mon–Sun 9am–9pm). costleyspatisserie.com Individual filled chocolates made and sold at the Prestwick patisserie/ café, supplied to the Kirkoswald branch and the Costley hotel chain. Can also be bought online. Crafty Bitz MAIL ORDER SALES Dumfries, DG2 7ES (74, O8) | 01387 263738, craftybitz.net Chocolates primarily made for wedding favours, but also for mail order. Delightful Chocolates ONLINE SALES AND FARMERS’ MARKET STALL 66 East Main Street, Blackburn, West Lothian, EH47 7QS (58, M8) | 01506 239058, delightfulchocolates.co.uk Young entrepreneur making and selling chocolates online, to local outlets and at farmers’ markets. Edward & Irwyn ONLINE SALES, FARMERS’ MARKET STALL AND OCCASIONAL SHOP 21 Morningside Drive, Edinburgh, EH10 5LZ (41, L9) | edwardandirwyn.co.uk Genuine artisans making top quality chocolates in grown-up flavours. Good hot chocolate too. Buy online, from farmers’ markets and occasionally on site. 88 Degrees Fine Food Emporium DELI, SHOP AND CAFE 17 High Street, Kirriemuir, Angus, DD8 4BA (19, J9) | 07449 345089 Wed–Sun 9.30am–5pm. Closed Mon/Tue. An excellent deli and café foremost, which stocks the owner’s highly regarded chocolates. Felicity’s Chocolates MAIL ORDER AND ONLINE SALES Alford, Aberdeenshire, AB33 8DL (15, H9) | 01975 564360, felicityschocolate.com Online start-up printing chocolates for corporate branding or gifts, plus chocolate tablet. Fisher & Donaldson BAKERY, SHOP AND CAFE • 21 Crossgate, Cupar, Fife, KY15 5HA (31, K9) 01382 643649 | Mon– Wed & Fri 6.30am–5.15pm; Thu 6.30am–4.45pm; Sat 6.30am–5pm. Closed Sun. • Ceres Road, Cupar, Fife, KY15 5JT (32, K9) 01334 472201 | Mon– Sat 8am–5pm; Sun 10am–4.30pm. • 300 Perth Road, Dundee, DD2 1AN (28, K9) 01334 656433 | Mon– Sat 8am–5.15pm. Closed Sun. • 12 Whitehall Street, Dundee, DD2 4AF (27, K9) 01334 652551 | Mon– Sat 8am–5.15pm. Closed Sun. • 13 Church Street, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9NW (34, K9) 01382 223488 | Mon–Fri 6am–5.15pm; Sat 6am–5pm. Closed Sun. fisheranddonaldson.com Much-loved traditional bakery and chocolatiers. Supplied by the main factory on Ceres Road, the Cupar and Dundee branches have cafés. Foords Chocolates & The Chocolate Experience Café SHOP AND CAFE Saxa Vord Resort, Haroldswick, Unst, Shetland Islands, ZE2 9TJ (1, C11) | 01957 711393, foordschocolates.co.uk | Mon–Sat 11.30am–5pm; Sun 11.30am–4pm. Family-run chocolatier, shop and dog-friendly café run from a former RAF camp. Online sales also. Gerard Chouet ONLINE SALES AND MASTERCLASSES 62 High Street, Auchterarder, Perth and Kinross, PH3 1BN (30, K8) 07747 023675, facebook.com/ gegepastrychef Andrew Fairlie’s pastry chef also sells his hand-made petit fours, bars and seasonal chocolates direct to the public, and online. Hello Chocolate! ONLINE SALES AND WORKSHOPS The Vine Conference Centre, 131 Garvock Hill, Dunfermline, Fife, KY11 4JU (37, L8) | 07779 663859, hello-chocolate.co.uk Pretty chocolates made from Fairtrade couverture. A new company supplying some impressive names; buy online, or attend a chocolate workshop. Hot Chocolates ONLINE SALES 40/8 Littlejohn Road, Edinburgh, EH10 5GJ (50, L8) | 0131 477 9902, hotchocolates.biz An online chocolatier and cake maker selling hand-made chocolates and couverture. Iain Burnett The Highland Chocolatier SHOP AND VISITOR CENTRE • Grandtully, Perth and Kinross, PH9 0PL (21, J7) 01887 840775 Mon–Sun 10am–5pm (winter 11am–4pm). • 145 South Street, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9UN (33, K9) 07891 711672 | Mon–Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 11am–4pm. highlandchocolatier.com Four-star chocolate-focused visitor attraction and café selling some of Scotland’s best chocolates. Exhibition, tastings, tours and online shop, with second shop and hot chocolate bar in St Andrews. In House Chocolates SHOP, DELI AND WORKSHOPS 128 King Street, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, DG7 1LU (75, P7) | 01556 503037, inhousechocolates.biz | Mon–Fri 8am–5pm; Sat 9am–5pm. Closed Sun. Almost entirely dedicated to the chocolate made on site, plus a savoury deli counter, takeaway lunches and patisserie. iQ Chocolates ONLINE SALES Manor Farm Business Park, Manor Loan, Stirling, FK9 5PJ (36, L7) | 01786 463955, iqingredients. com Organic, ‘raw’ chocolate made from cacao nibs, iQ work hard to protect the nutritional value of their bars. Stockists’ online shops are linked from their website. Isle of Skye Chocolate ONLINE SALES Lochview House, Harlosh, Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, IV55 8ZH (10, H2) | 01470 521293, chocolateskye.co.uk Hand-made chocolates sold online (free UK delivery), the signature range uses local Praban na Linne whiskies. Sister company to Isle of Skye Fudge. J & A Ferguson’s ONLINE SALES Fort Matilda, Greenock, Inverclyde, PA16 7QF (60, L6) | 0141 332 6084, fergusonschocolates.com Scotland’s oldest chocolatiers sell a very traditional, hand-dipped range. Owned by confectionery group Golden Casket, the online shop has free delivery. Jacob Artisan Bakery CAFE, BAKERY AND SHOP • 42 South Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1LL (42, L9) 0131 347 8884 Mon–Fri 9am–6pm; Sat/Sun 10am–5pm. • 62 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5LA (43, L9) 0131 337 1791 | Mon–Fri 9am–5pm; Sat/Sun 10am–5pm (food served Mon–Fri 8am–4pm; Sat/Sun 9am–4pm). jacobsbakery.co.uk Jacob Philips’ two charming cafés, one with a chocolate production unit beneath it, sell his hand-made filled chocolates and truffles. Kaye’s Handmade Chocolates MAIL ORDER SALES North Mire, Sanday, Orkney Islands, KW17 2BA (3, A9) | 01857 600323 A one-woman cottage chocolate industry selling hand-made chocolates and fudge by mail order or at seasonal fairs. Laura’s Chocolates / Laura’s Chocolate Factory SHOP AND WORKSHOPS 170 High Street, Cowdenbeath, Fife, KY4 9NH (38, L8) | 01577 861001, lauraschocolates.com | Mon–Sat 10am–4pm. Closed Sun. No-frills, chocoholic-friendly bars piled with toppings including brand-name sweets and chocolates. Kids workshops run from the chocolate shop. Online also. Lime Tree Larder SHOP AND WORKSHOPS Auchencloigh Farm, Kilbirnie, North Ayrshire, KA25 7LJ (66, M6) | 01505 685258, limetreelarder.co.uk Fri/Sat noon–5pm (Sun—Thu phone in advance). Hand-made chocolates, ice-cream and preserves sold from a smartly converted stable on the family farm. Workshops and parties also hosted; they sell online and from a farmers’ market stall. CONTINUED OVER FOLD SCOTLAND’S CHOCOLATIERS Entries are organised alphabetically. Map number and grid reference are shown following the address. For full business information, extended write-ups and location maps, visit thelarder.net Shop or retail outlet Combined shop and café/restaurant Chocolate kitchen with occasional opening Chocolate kitchen closed to the public (may run pre-booked workshops) Iain Burnett The Highland Chocolatier Lime Tree Larder ONLINE Extended write ups on all chocolatiers, with individual location maps and details of workshops and classes, can be found at thelarder.net. Accessible on all devices including smartphones and tablets, thelarder.net contains listings of food and drink venues and producers across Scotland. Editor Donald Reid Assistant Editor & Research Hannah Ewan Larder Project Director Peter Brown Design & Production Lucy Munro & Simon Armin Publishers Robin Hodge & Simon Dessain This food map has been developed by The List working with The Scottish Chocolatiers Network. The editor would like to thank Suzanne Cumiskey, Regeneration Projects Officer for Perth & Kinross Council, and Julie Collier for their support, insights and assistance. EDITORIAL SELECTION: The editorial content of all maps and guides in The Larder Series including the Chocolate Larder is independently researched, written and produced by The List. All the businesses and organisations covered are selected by The List on the basis of their editorial merit and relevance. No entry in The Larder’s national or regional guides and maps pays to be included. The Scottish Chocolatiers Network (info@ scottishchocolatiersnetwork.co.uk) is supported by the Community Food Fund, which is financed by the Scottish Government. The fund has been created to promote local food and drink in line with Scotland’s National Food and Drink Policy. communityfoodfund.co.uk Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Licence and terms: openstreetmap.org/ copyright ©2014 The List Ltd. All rights reserved. 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TheLittleHouseofChocolateMail order sales1 The Belts, Dunnydeer, Insch, Aberdeenshire, AB52 6LW ( 14, H9) | 07759 289331, thelittlehouseofchocolate.co.ukOne-woman chocolate company: filled chocs, shards and lollipops. Local events, or mail order (min. order size).

LoganChocolatesObanonline salesEdina Villa, Soroba Road, Oban, Argyll and Bute, PA34 4JF (25, K4) | 07706 840059, loganchocolatesoban.co.ukHand-made truffles and filled chocolates, with bespoke designs a speciality. Online or mail order sales, with free delivery in Oban.

Mackie’sofScotlandWholesale onlyWestertown Farm, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, AB51 8US (13, H10) 01467 671466, mackies.co.ukOne of Scotland’s best known names’ first foray into chocolate: mid-range luxury bars in their most popular ice-cream flavours.

Mary’sMilkBarshop, gelateria, cafe and Workshops19 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2HS (47, L9) | 0131 629 6526, marysmilkbar.com | Tue–Sat 11am–7pm; Sun noon–6pm (Nov–Mar closes at 6pm Tue–Sat).

Artisan chocolates sold from a charming, Art-deco inspired gelateria also serving hot drinks. Chocolate-making classes for grown-ups, winter months only.

MayaBelgianChocolatesshop and cafe5 Strothers Lane, Inverness, Highland, IV1 1LR (8, G7) | 01463 419201, mayachocolates.co.ukShop and café run by a Master Chocolatier – see her at work in the open workshop. The wide range of creative flavours are also sold online.

MayanTrufflesonline sales and farMers’ Market stall2 Orchardton Cottage, Orchardton Farm, Garlieston, Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway, DG8 9DE (78, P6) | 07784 389327, mayantruffles.com Tue–Sat 10am–5pm. Closed Sun/Mon.Selling online and from Wigtown market, hand-made truffles and bars include a number for specialist diets: diabetic, gluten- and dairy-free.

MissCocoWorkshops and Mail order salesGreenside Cottage, Palacerigg Road, Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, G67 3HT (59, L7) | 07595 176 837, misscoco.co.ukMail-order chocolates and cakes, made by hand. Parties for children and grown-ups (particularly aimed at female market and girlie nights out).

TheMoniaiveChocolatiersshop and WorkshopsHigh Street, Moniaive, Dumfries and Galloway, DG3 4HN (72, O7) 01848 200 000, tartanchocolate.co.uk | Mon–Sat 10am–5pm; Sun noon–4pm.Hand-made chocolates incorporating fresh fruit, whole ingredients and organic couverture. Glitter-topped ‘tartan’ chocolates have become a signature. High street and online shops.

No1ChocolateFactoryshop, cafe and Workshops63 St Georges Road, Glasgow, G3 6JA (64, M6) | 0141 353 6017, 1chocolatefactory.com | Mon–Sun 8am–8pm (children’s workshops Mon–Fri 10am–4pm; Sat/Sun 10am–5pm).Family-focused with the emphasis on children’s parties and drop-in kids’ workshops, the shop also sells their own and others’ chocolates. Decent café with as much focus on the savoury as the chocolate.

NucocoChocolateonline sales and WorkshopsUnit B3/1/A (Upper), 15 Edison Street, Glasgow, G52 4JW (61, M6) | 07990 727423, nucocochocolate.bigcartel.comStylish chocolate sold online, and chocolate-making classes. Best known for the chocolate and cake ‘brick’ that raised funds for their 2011 start-up.

ObanChocolateCompanyshop, cafe and Workshops34 Corran Esplanade, Oban, Argyll and Bute, PA34 5PS (24, K4) | 01631 566099, obanchocolate.co.uk | Mon–Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 11am–5pm

(closed January).Children’s parties, a café with sea views and a chocolate factory with viewing window. Fun shapes for kids and gifts, shop stocked with smart hand-made chocolates and online sales too.

OcelotChocolate/SOSKitchenonline sales and farMers’ Market stallMarchmont, Edinburgh, EH10 4EP (45, L9) | 0131 447 7274, ocelotchocolate.comLaunched in 2013, the focus is on chocolate’s potential health benefits: it’s ‘raw’, and most ingredients are organic. Beautifully packaged, buy online and from their Stockbridge market stall.

ThePittenweemChocolateCo.shop and cafe9 High Street, Pittenweem, Fife, KY10 2LA (35, K9) | 01333 311495, pittenweemchocolate.co.uk | Mon–Sun 10am–6pm.A picturesque shop and café selling their own range and that of worldwide chocolate masters, including bean-to-bar. The café offers bar-and-tea pairings as well as cacao tea. Online sales also.

RawChocolatebyAileyMaeonline salesHigh Street, North Berwick, East Lothian, EH39 4HQ (55, L9) | 07736 015603, byaileymae.comA start-up making raw chocolate bars and truffles by hand, sold online and around East Lothian.

RockLobsterWorkshops and seasonal Mail orderCaverton, South Street, Belhaven, East Lothian, EH42 1NR (56, L10) 07779 287284, therocklobster.co.ukPrimarily runs children’s chocolate parties around Edinburgh and the Lothians; chocolates are made at Christmas time only.

TheShetlandFudgeCompanyonline sales135–137 Commercial Street, Lerwick, Shetland Islands, ZE1 0DL (2, E10) | 01595 694324, shetlandfudge.co.ukUnder new ownership as of

spring 2014. Fudge and tablet are specialities, as well as ‘Puffin Poo’ and Peerie Nips (shots of flavoured Belgian chocolate).

StoryChocolatesshop14 Victorian Market Hall, Inverness, Highland, IV1 1PJ (9, G7) | 01381 622302, storychocolate.co.uk | Mon–Sat 9.30am–5pm. Closed Sun.Belgian chocolate made by Belgians, with a Scottish signature – a whisky selection. The shop is in Inverness’s Victorian Market, or they sell online.

SugarCroftFaerieonline sales and farMers’ Market stall7 Ormiscaig, Aultbea, Achnasheen, Wester Ross, Highland, IV22 2JJ (6, F4) | 01445 731475, sugarcroftfaerie.co.ukHand-made at a family croft on the shores of Loch Ewe, flavours include sesame & ginger or honey & lavender. Sold online and from local farmers’ markets.

SugarWingsfarMers’ Market stall and Mail order salesGlasgow, G40 3PG (65, M7) | 07984 378565, sugarwings.comMorello cherry & black cavendish tobacco truffle is typical of the originality of this little start-up’s elegant chocolates. Currently mail-order only, and found at the weekly Merchant Square craft market.

TaystfulWorkshops and Mail order sales8 Forest Way, Blairgowrie, Perth and Kinross, PH10 6SS (20, J8) | 01250 871196, taystful.co.ukTruffles, bars and centrepieces made using local fruit purees, fresh cream and hand-made praline. Mail order, wedding favours and regular classes hosted.

ThinkingChocolateshop and Workshops19 London Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5AT (46, L9) | 07795 420001, thinkingchocolate.com | Tue–Sat 11am–5pm. Closed Sun.Hand-made fresh chocolates from a shop where classes and tastings are also held. Ganache torte and haggis truffles are specialities.

ThreepwoodFayreonline sales and farMers’ Market stallLowhouse Cottage, Threepwood Road, Beith, North Ayrshire, KA15 2JR (67, M6) | 01505 503553, threepwoodfayre.comCottage industry making traditional hand-made chocolates, sweets and fudge. Sold online and at West of Scotland markets.

TobermoryHandmadeChocolateshop and cafe56/57 Main Street, Tobermory, Isle of Mull, PA75 6NT (23, J3) 01688 302 526, tobchoc.co.uk Mon–Sat 10am–5pm. Closed Sun.Long-established chocolate and gift shop with a wide range, strong on traditional creams. Café

serving home-made baking, and online shop.

Truffoliciousonline sales and farMers’ Market stall2 Burnside Road, Aviemore, Highland, PH22 1SQ (11, H7) | 07704 162476, truffolicious.co.ukA home-based start-up making an expansive range of truffles including one using local beer. Sold online and at Cairngorm market.

WickedChocolateshop4 Whitefriar Street, Perth, PH1 1PP (26, K8) | 01738 444876, thewickedchocolatecompany.co.uk | Tue–Sat 10am–4pm. Closed Sun.From nibs to drinking, all things chocolate from their shop and online store. The Wicked brand gathers truffles and chocolates sourced from around the world, and their own couverture-made chocolates.

ZukrBoutiqueonline salesMidlothian Innovation Centre, Pentlandfield, Roslin, Midlothian, EH19 3BY (51, M8) | 0131 663 3632, zukrboutique.comOnline venture whose pretty style gives elegance to their signature chocolate lollipops and ‘teacakes’. Also truffles, marshmallows and pâtes de fruits.

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AbbottsChocolateShopshop 16 High Street, Langholm, Dumfries and Galloway, DG13 0JH (73, O9) | 07742 718248, abbottschocolates.co.uk | Mon–Sat 8.30am–4pm. Closed Sun.Sweet shop and chocolaterie: buy individual chocolates, bars or table centrepieces and watch them being made. Also attends Langholm market and sells online.

AlbaChocolateonline sales and farMers’ Market stall15 Egypt Mews, Edinburgh, EH10 4RS (44, L9) | 0131 541 2294, albachocolate.co.ukNew, couple-run company selling hand-made chocolates with natural flavours, online and from Central Belt farmers’ markets.

TheArranChocolateFactory/JamesofArranonline salesInvercloy, Brodick, Ayrshire, KA27 8AJ (68, N5) | 01770 302873, jamesofarran.comLong-established, primarily wholesale chocolatiers, but also sells traditional range online, as well as through Gordon & Durward and Taste of Arran.

BerryScrumptiousonline salesManse Farm, Rosehearty, Aberdeenshire, AB43 7HD (12, G10) 01346 571111, berryscrumptious.co.uk

Family farm-grown fruit goes into chocolate-covered strawberries, berry fudge and fruity truffles and bars – all sold online.

BrodieMelroseDrysdale&CoLtdWholesale onlyNewhailes Industrial Estate, Musselburgh, East Lothian, EH21 6SY (53, L9) | 0131 653 4010, brodies1867.co.ukWholesale tea and coffee merchants with accompanying range of hand-made chocolates.

CaithnessChocolateonline sales and farMers’ Market stall44 Henrietta Street, Wick, Highland, KW1 4DZ (5, D9) | 07887 697152, caithnesschocolate.co.ukPretty, artisan truffles, bars and fun chocolate shapes sold online and at Wick Farmers’ Market.

Carlotta’sChocolatesonline sales and WorkshopsWardhill, Brechin, Angus, DD9 7PE (18, J9) | 01356 626 768, number6ofyourfiveaday.comHand-made chocolates and cake-pops sold online, plus chocolate-making classes.

CarswellsChocolatesonline sales 3 Mount Pleasant Road, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway, DG6 4HG (77, P7) 01557 330961, carswells-chocolates.co.uk

Small company selling to local outlets, but also online sales of hand-made filled chocolates and truffles.

CharlotteFlowerChocolatesonline sales, farMers’ Market stall and WorkshopsThe Old Schoolhouse, Acharn, Aberfeldy, Perth and Kinross, PH15 2HS (22, J7) | 01887 830307, charlotteflowerchocolates.com

Beautiful filled chocolates and thins flavoured with garden and foraged ingredients, sold online and from farmers’ markets. Flower also hosts chocolate classes and parties.

TheChocolatePlaceshop11 Chapel Street, Inverness, Highland, IV1 1NA (7, G7) | 01463 719085, thechocolateplace.co.uk Mon–Sat 9.30am–5.30pm; Sun noon–4pm.Chocolate kitchen and shop selling hand-made chocolates as well as themed gifts. Online sales too.

TheChocolateTreeshop and sMall cafe • 123 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh, EH10 4EQ (48, L9) 0131 228 3144 | Mon–Sun 10am–7.30pm.• 5A Knox Place, Haddington, East Lothian, EH41 4DY (54, L9) 01620 248189 | Closed to public.the-chocolate-tree.co.uk

Scotland’s only bean-to-bar chocolate makers, also making organic couverture chocolates at their kitchen in Haddington. Best possible quality and ethics, with highly recommended Bruntsfield shop/café plus online and farmers’ market sales.

Chocolatikiosk and online sales• Unit 43 Heathfield Industrial Park, Boundry Road, Ayr, KA8 9DJ (70, N6)• Silverburn Shopping Centre, Barrhead Road, Glasgow G53 6QR (62, M6) 01292 848848, chocolati.co.uk | Mon–Fri 10am–9pm; Sat 9am–7pm; Sun 10am–6pm. Primarily wholesale and online sales of hand-made and personalised chocolates, with a kiosk in Glasgow’s Silverburn Shopping Centre.

CocoChocolateshop and Workshops• 174 Brunstfield Place, Edinburgh, EH10 4ER (40, L9) 0131 228 4526 | Mon–Sat 10am–6pm; Sun noon–4pm.• 71 Broughton Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3RJ (39, L9) 0131 558 2777 Mon–Sat 10am–6pm; Sun noon–5pm.• Unit A1, The Midlothian Innovation Centre, Pentlandfield, Roslin, Midlothian, EH25 9RE (52, M8)cocochocolate.co.ukWhimsically attractive chocolates made from ethically sourced, organic couverture; two shops in Edinburgh plus online sales, tastings and classes at the Pentlandfield chocolate kitchen.

CocoaBlackchocolate and pastry school, shop, patisserie and cafe1 Cuddy Bridge, Peebles, Scottish Borders, EH45 8JB (57, M8) | 01721 723764, cocoablack.co.uk | Mon–Fri 9.30am–5pm; Sat 9am–5pm; Sun 11am–4pm (shop).UK World Chocolate Master Ruth Hinks runs a specialist chocolate and pastry school, with classes for beginners and professionals.

In the same building is her shop selling expertly made chocolates, cakes and patisserie, plus craft equipment – also sold online.

CocoaMountainshop, cafe and Workshops• 2 & 8 Balnakeil Craft Village, Durness, Highland, IV27 4PT (4, D6) 01971 511233 | Mar–Oct: Mon–Sun 9am–6pm. Nov–Feb: Fri–Mon limited hours.• 154 High Street, Auchterarder, Perth and Kinross, PH3 1AD (29, K7) 01971 511233 | Mon–Fri 8.30am–6pm; Sat 8.30am–5.30pm; Sun 10am–4pm.cocoamountain.co.uk

Both Cocoa Mountain shops sell imaginative truffle flavours and famously good hot chocolate. The newer branch in Auchterarder also hosts classes and parties. Full range sold online.

TheCocoabeanCompanyChocolateFactoryshop, cafe and WorkshopsAshland, Twynholm, Dumfries and Galloway, DG6 4NP (76, P7) | 01557 860 608, thecocoabeancompany.com | Mon–Sun 9am–5pm (workshops 10am–4pm).A chocolate world aimed at kids, with occasional adult workshops. Indoor and outdoor play areas, café, chocolate shop and factory. Online sales too.

CocoaOozeshop, cafe and Workshops• 225 North Deeside Road, Peterculter, Aberdeen, AB14 0UJ (17, I10) | Mon–Thu 9.30am–4.30pm; Fri 9.30am–4pm; Sat 10am–4pm. Closed Sun (food served Mon–Sun noon–2pm).• 24/28 Belmont Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1JH (16, H10) | Mon–Wed & Fri 9am–5pm; Thu & Sat 9am–6pm; Sun 11am–5pm (food served Mon–Sat 9am–4.30pm; Sun 11am–4.30pm). | 01224 467212, cocoa-ooze.co.ukChocolate and coffee shop running classes and parties, with a second branch in Aberdeen. Also sells from Stonehaven Farmers’ Market and online.

Coffee,ChocolateandTeacafe and sMall shop944 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8YJ (63, M6) | 0141 204 3161, coffeechocolateandtea.com | Mon–Wed 8am–4pm, Thu/Fri 8am–5pm, Sat 10am–4pm. Closed Sun.Primarily a good café, also selling a small range of chocolates hand-made on site.

Consideritonline sales and farMers’ Market stallGrassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2JR (49, L8) consideritchocolate.comVegan and dairy-free chocolates sold online and from farmers’ markets.

Costley’sPatisserie&Chocolatiershop, patisserie and cafe/restaurant• 158 Main Street, Prestwick, South Ayrshire, KA9 1PB (69, N6) 01292 473773 | Mon–Sun 9am–9pm (food served Mon–Sun 9am–5pm).• Souter’s Inn, 47 Main Road, Kirkoswald, South Ayrshire, KA19 8HY (71, N6) 01655 760653 Mon–Thu & Sun 9am–11pm; Fri/Sat 9am–midnight (food served Mon–Sun 9am–9pm). costleyspatisserie.comIndividual filled chocolates made

and sold at the Prestwick patisserie/café, supplied to the Kirkoswald branch and the Costley hotel chain. Can also be bought online.

CraftyBitzMail order salesDumfries, DG2 7ES (74, O8) | 01387 263738, craftybitz.netChocolates primarily made for wedding favours, but also for mail order.

DelightfulChocolatesonline sales and farMers’ Market stall66 East Main Street, Blackburn, West Lothian, EH47 7QS (58, M8) | 01506 239058, delightfulchocolates.co.ukYoung entrepreneur making and selling chocolates online, to local outlets and at farmers’ markets.

Edward&Irwynonline sales, farMers’ Market stall and occasional shop21 Morningside Drive, Edinburgh, EH10 5LZ (41, L9) | edwardandirwyn.co.ukGenuine artisans making top quality chocolates in grown-up flavours. Good hot chocolate too. Buy online, from farmers’ markets and occasionally on site.

88DegreesFineFoodEmporiumdeli, shop and cafe17 High Street, Kirriemuir, Angus, DD8 4BA (19, J9) | 07449 345089 Wed–Sun 9.30am–5pm. Closed Mon/Tue.An excellent deli and café foremost, which stocks the owner’s highly regarded chocolates.

Felicity’sChocolatesMail order and online salesAlford, Aberdeenshire, AB33 8DL (15, H9) | 01975 564360, felicityschocolate.comOnline start-up printing chocolates for corporate branding or gifts, plus chocolate tablet.

Fisher&DonaldsonBakery, shop and cafe• 21 Crossgate, Cupar, Fife, KY15 5HA (31, K9) 01382 643649 | Mon–Wed & Fri 6.30am–5.15pm; Thu 6.30am–4.45pm; Sat 6.30am–5pm. Closed Sun.• Ceres Road, Cupar, Fife, KY15 5JT (32, K9) 01334 472201 | Mon–Sat 8am–5pm; Sun 10am–4.30pm.• 300 Perth Road, Dundee, DD2 1AN (28, K9) 01334 656433 | Mon–Sat 8am–5.15pm. Closed Sun.• 12 Whitehall Street, Dundee, DD2 4AF (27, K9) 01334 652551 | Mon–

Sat 8am–5.15pm. Closed Sun.• 13 Church Street, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9NW (34, K9) 01382 223488 | Mon–Fri 6am–5.15pm; Sat 6am–5pm. Closed Sun.fisheranddonaldson.comMuch-loved traditional bakery and chocolatiers. Supplied by the main factory on Ceres Road, the Cupar and Dundee branches have cafés.

FoordsChocolates&TheChocolateExperienceCaféshop and cafeSaxa Vord Resort, Haroldswick, Unst, Shetland Islands, ZE2 9TJ (1, C11) | 01957 711393, foordschocolates.co.uk | Mon–Sat 11.30am–5pm; Sun 11.30am–4pm.Family-run chocolatier, shop and dog-friendly café run from a former RAF camp. Online sales also.

GerardChouetonline sales and Masterclasses62 High Street, Auchterarder, Perth and Kinross, PH3 1BN (30, K8) 07747 023675, facebook.com/gegepastrychefAndrew Fairlie’s pastry chef also sells his hand-made petit fours, bars and seasonal chocolates direct to the public, and online.

HelloChocolate!online sales and WorkshopsThe Vine Conference Centre, 131 Garvock Hill, Dunfermline, Fife, KY11 4JU (37, L8) | 07779 663859, hello-chocolate.co.ukPretty chocolates made from Fairtrade couverture. A new company supplying some impressive names; buy online, or attend a chocolate workshop.

HotChocolatesonline sales40/8 Littlejohn Road, Edinburgh, EH10 5GJ (50, L8) | 0131 477 9902, hotchocolates.bizAn online chocolatier and cake maker selling hand-made chocolates and couverture.

IainBurnettTheHighlandChocolatiershop and visitor centre• Grandtully, Perth and Kinross,

PH9 0PL (21, J7) 01887 840775 Mon–Sun 10am–5pm (winter 11am–4pm).• 145 South Street, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9UN (33, K9) 07891 711672 | Mon–Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 11am–4pm.highlandchocolatier.comFour-star chocolate-focused visitor attraction and café selling some of Scotland’s best chocolates. Exhibition, tastings, tours and online shop, with second shop and hot chocolate bar in St Andrews.

InHouseChocolatesshop, deli and Workshops128 King Street, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, DG7 1LU (75, P7) | 01556 503037, inhousechocolates.biz | Mon–Fri 8am–5pm; Sat 9am–5pm. Closed Sun.Almost entirely dedicated to the chocolate made on site, plus a savoury deli counter, takeaway lunches and patisserie.

iQChocolatesonline salesManor Farm Business Park, Manor Loan, Stirling, FK9 5PJ (36, L7) | 01786 463955, iqingredients.comOrganic, ‘raw’ chocolate made from cacao nibs, iQ work hard to protect the nutritional value of their bars. Stockists’ online shops are linked from their website.

IsleofSkyeChocolateonline salesLochview House, Harlosh, Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, IV55 8ZH (10, H2) | 01470 521293, chocolateskye.co.ukHand-made chocolates sold online (free UK delivery), the signature range uses local Praban na Linne whiskies. Sister company to Isle of Skye Fudge.

J&AFerguson’sonline salesFort Matilda, Greenock, Inverclyde, PA16 7QF (60, L6) | 0141 332 6084, fergusonschocolates.comScotland’s oldest chocolatiers sell a very traditional, hand-dipped range.

Owned by confectionery group Golden Casket, the online shop has free delivery.

JacobArtisanBakerycafe, Bakery and shop• 42 South Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1LL (42, L9) 0131 347 8884 Mon–Fri 9am–6pm; Sat/Sun 10am–5pm.• 62 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5LA (43, L9) 0131 337 1791 | Mon–Fri 9am–5pm; Sat/Sun 10am–5pm (food served Mon–Fri 8am–4pm; Sat/Sun 9am–4pm).jacobsbakery.co.ukJacob Philips’ two charming cafés, one with a chocolate production unit beneath it, sell his hand-made filled chocolates and truffles.

Kaye’sHandmadeChocolatesMail order salesNorth Mire, Sanday, Orkney Islands, KW17 2BA (3, A9) | 01857 600323A one-woman cottage chocolate industry selling hand-made chocolates and fudge by mail order or at seasonal fairs.

Laura’sChocolates/Laura’sChocolateFactoryshop and Workshops170 High Street, Cowdenbeath, Fife, KY4 9NH (38, L8) | 01577

861001, lauraschocolates.com | Mon–Sat 10am–4pm. Closed Sun.No-frills, chocoholic-friendly bars piled with toppings including brand-name sweets and chocolates. Kids workshops run from the chocolate shop. Online also.

LimeTreeLardershop and WorkshopsAuchencloigh Farm, Kilbirnie, North Ayrshire, KA25 7LJ (66, M6) | 01505 685258, limetreelarder.co.uk Fri/Sat noon–5pm (Sun—Thu phone in advance).Hand-made chocolates, ice-cream and preserves sold from a smartly converted stable on the family farm. Workshops and parties also hosted; they sell online and from a farmers’ market stall.

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editor Donald Reid

assistant editor & research Hannah Ewan

larder project director Peter Brown

design & production Lucy Munro & Simon Armin

publishers Robin Hodge & Simon Dessain

This food map has been developed by The List working with The Scottish Chocolatiers Network. The editor would like to thank Suzanne Cumiskey, Regeneration Projects Officer for Perth & Kinross Council, and Julie Collier for their support, insights and assistance.

EDITORIAL SELECTION: The editorial content of all maps and guides in The Larder Series including the Chocolate Larder is independently researched, written and produced by The List. All the businesses and organisations covered are selected by The List on the basis of their editorial merit and relevance. No entry in The Larder’s national or regional guides and maps pays to be included.

The Scottish Chocolatiers Network ([email protected]) is supported by the Community Food Fund, which is financed by the Scottish Government. The fund has been created to promote local food and drink in line with Scotland’s National Food and Drink Policy. communityfoodfund.co.uk

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