Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Family Butcher in Glasgow Since 1955
Established in 1955, G.H Davidson has been a cornerstone of Glasgow's butchery scene, delivering locally sourced, high-quality meat to generations of customers. Our family-run business combines traditional butchery skills with modern convenience, offering a wide range of beef, lamb, poultry, sausages, and seasonal meat products. We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards of meat preparation and customer service, ensuring every purchase reflects our decades of expertise. Our commitment to transparency means we source meat from trusted local farmers, allowing us to trace every cut back to its origin. With free local delivery on orders over 30 and a money-back guarantee, we prioritise customer satisfaction while preserving the personal touch of a traditional butcher shop.Our expansion into online ordering ensures busy customers can access premium meat at any time, delivered fresh in eco-friendly packaging. Over 65 years of operation have reinforced our ethos: outstanding service, product consistency, and unwavering quality standards. From supplying Glasgow's hospitality sector to serving individual households, we remain dedicated to providing meat that meets the needs of both professional chefs and home cooks. Our team's expertise spans three generations, ensuring every recommendation and cut reflects deep industry knowledge. Whether customers visit our physical shops or order online, they experience the same dedication to excellence that has defined G.H Davidson since its inception.
Services
Beef
Lamb
Poultry
Sausages
Seasonal Meat
Details
- Year established: 1955
Highlights and features
- We have over 65 years of experience as Glasgow's trusted family butcher.
- Our meat is sourced exclusively from local Scottish farmers we personally know.
- We offer free local delivery on all orders over 30.00.
- Our money-back guarantee ensures complete customer satisfaction with every purchase.
- We combine traditional butchery skills with modern online ordering convenience.
What people say
Amazing service
Real traditional butchers
Fresh meat
Great selection
Fantastic delivery service
Services
Beef
Our beef selection includes premium cuts like ribeye, T-bone, and sirloin steaks, sourced from Scottish farms. Each cut is expertly aged and prepared to ensure maximum tenderness and flavor. Ideal for home cooking or professional catering requirements.
Lamb
We offer a variety of lamb cuts including chops, shanks, and roasts from ethically reared local livestock. Our butchers prepare each piece to order, ensuring freshness and quality for traditional Scottish dishes and modern recipes alike.
Sausages
Handmade sausages using traditional recipes feature pork, venison, and specialty meat options. Available in regular and gourmet varieties, all sausages use natural casings and contain no artificial additives or preservatives.
Poultry
Fresh chicken and turkey products include whole birds, fillets, and portion cuts. Our poultry comes from farms committed to high welfare standards, with options for organic and free-range preferences available seasonally.
Seasonal Meat
Limited-time offerings include game meats and heritage breed pork during specific seasons. These premium products showcase regional producers and traditional butchery techniques, available while stocks last in our Glasgow shops.
People
George Davidson
Founder
Founded the business in 1955 after working as an insurance salesman, establishing G.H Davidson as Glasgow's premier butcher during post-war rationing era. Built reputation for quality that remains today.
Hugh Davidson
Second Generation
Joined the business at 15 in 1973, expanded to two shops and developed wholesale operations. Supplied meat to Glasgow shipyards and care homes during his tenure.
Alan Davidson
Current Owner
Third-generation butcher who took over in 2005, expanding delivery services to restaurants and introducing online ordering. Maintains family commitment to quality while modernising operations.
Questions
What areas do you deliver to?
We deliver to postcodes G1-G5, G11-G15, G20, G41-G42, G51-G52, G60-G62, G81, and PA1-PA5. Contact us for other areas.
How does the money-back guarantee work?
If you're unhappy with any purchase, contact us and we'll refund you immediately with no questions asked.
Can I order meat cuts to specific requirements?
Yes, our butchers can prepare custom cuts. Mention your requirements in the order notes or contact our shops directly.
What's the minimum order for free delivery?
Orders over £30 qualify for free local delivery. Orders below this have a £5 delivery charge.
How is meat kept fresh during delivery?
Deliveries use refrigerated vehicles and eco-friendly packaging to maintain freshness until arrival.
Reviews (1)
Jack Barr
Nov 17, 2021
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Pork sussages the biz steak lorne class and my bilisamo number 1 the large steak burgers well priced good guys