Business Details
45 Years
experience
Award-Winning Bakery in Perth
Established in 1981 by Angela and Sandy McKinnon, Tower Bakery has grown from a small Abernethy bakery into a family-run business serving Perthshire and Angus for over four decades. Our commitment to traditional baking methods ensures each product, from fresh bread to celebration cakes, maintains the quality and authenticity that earned us the Great Taste Award. With five retail outlets and partnerships with local supermarkets, we combine heritage with innovation to meet the evolving demands of our customers while preserving the craftsmanship that defines our brand. Our team of experienced bakers, supported by three generations of the McKinnon family, takes pride in delivering handmade goods daily, including our award-winning Farl Bread made without yeast using traditional techniques. We serve both individual customers and prestigious clients like Scotland's top hotels, offering tailored buffet catering services for events ranging from weddings to corporate functions.Our dedication to excellence extends to daily fresh ingredient sourcing, ensuring every item meets the high standards expected of a bakery that has operated seven days a week since 1999. As active members of the Perthshire community, we sponsor local initiatives while maintaining operational transparency through clear communication channels at our Shore Road headquarters. From artisan bread production to modern sandwich creations, Tower Bakery continues to balance tradition with contemporary needs across our 200-strong product range. Our location expansion in 1999 enabled increased production capacity without compromising the hands-on approach that distinguishes our craft bakery in today's market.
Services
Fresh Bread
Celebration Cakes
Artisan Pastries
Buffet Catering
Specialty Breads
Biscuits
Morning Rolls
Traditional Baking
Wedding Receptions
Corporate Lunch Parties
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in traditional craft baking
- Our team uses non-mechanical methods for authentic preparation
- Award-winning Farl Bread made without yeast since 1981
- We deliver fresh products daily to five retail outlets and supermarkets
- Our buffet catering serves events from intimate gatherings to weddings
Associations and certifications
- Great Taste Award
Services
Traditional Bread Making
We craft breads using non-mechanical methods passed down through generations. Our traditional techniques preserve authentic flavors while maintaining consistent quality across daily production. Each loaf reflects our commitment to preserving baking heritage in Perthshire.
Celebration Cakes
Our artisan cake designers create bespoke confections for weddings and special events. Every design combines creative flair with technical precision using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. We've perfected celebration baking since 1981.
Buffet Catering
We provide tailored buffet solutions for corporate events and private celebrations. Our experienced catering team offers delivery or pickup options across Perthshire, creating menus that match specific event requirements and dietary needs.
Artisan Breads Delivery
We deliver fresh artisan breads to major clients including Scotland's leading hotels. Our distribution network serves supermarkets and independent retailers across five Scottish locations, maintaining product freshness through efficient logistics.
Fresh Pastries
Our skilled bakers produce a variety of traditional pastries daily using time-honored recipes. Each item combines classic techniques with modern presentation, available through our five retail outlets and shop counters across Perthshire.
People
Angela McKinnon
Business Partner
Co-founder with 40 years of bakery experience, Angela oversees production quality and traditional baking methods at Tower Bakery.
Sandy McKinnon
Business Partner
Established Tower Bakery with Angela in 1981, Sandy manages operational expansion and community relations across Perthshire.
Debbie McKinnon
Team Member
Third-generation baker contributing to daily operations since joining the family business in the early 2000s.
Denise McKinnon
Team Member
Manages retail outlet coordination and customer service standards across the bakery's five shops in Perthshire.
David McKinnon
Team Member
Oversees logistics and delivery operations, maintaining distribution standards for supermarket and catering clients.
Questions
What traditional baking methods do you use?
We use non-mechanical techniques passed down through generations to create authentic bread products without yeast.
Where can I buy your products?
Available at our five retail outlets in Perthshire and Angus, plus Morrisons supermarkets in five Scottish locations.
Do you cater events?
Yes, we provide tailored buffet catering for weddings, corporate events, and private functions with delivery options.
What awards have you won?
Our Farl Bread holds the Great Taste Award, recognising excellence in traditional bread making.
Are your products freshly made daily?
Every item uses fresh ingredients prepared daily across our 200-product range.
Reviews (4)
Alan MacKellaich
Oct 09, 2021
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I stopped today for a breakfast. On the menu board it mentions a breakfast box for 4 and various choices. The server asked me to sit at a table and she'd attend the table. Without asking what I preferred she presented me with, to say the least a pretty basic dish... mostly baked beans. As I was in a hurry it wasn't worth complaining so I ate some of it and went to pay. I was charged 9:40 for a breakfast I had no say in and a mug of coffee. As I didn't check the board for coffee, I can only assume the coffee was 5:40. In conclusion, I won't be returning.
Digitalscarz Live
Jul 13, 2021
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I would not recommend buying from here. I used to work here and working here made my mental health worse than ever. I would have thought the business would have gone under by now. 😂😂😂😂
Jim Shaw
Sep 11, 2019
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Excellent and well priced breakfast fare. Also an extensive range of the full range of bakery items, from basic rolls to elaborate cakes. And all delivered by friendly staff. Excellent wee shop
Sarah Price
Dec 26, 2018
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Absolutely disgusting. Ate here today at 8 and a half months pregnant and was disgusted to be served a Lorne sausage which tasted like it was a week old - was absolutely bone dry, completely inedible. I am just hoping I don't get food poisoning. Can not believe they actually served me what they did.