Inverness bakers shortlisted in national competition
Thanks to the votes of their customers and following a rigorous day of judging by some 50 of the industry’s top professionals, Harry Gow Bakery and The Three Little Bakers of Inverness have been shortlisted for accolades in the Scottish Baker of the Year competition.
Head judge Robert Ross said: “With over 8000 customer votes and in excess of 30,000 individual product votes for goods baked by the best bakers in the country, Harry Gow Bakery and The Three Little Bakers can be very proud of having made it this far.
“Only the products with the highest percentage in each of the six categories across the three regions were invited to the product judging stage and this year the competition was fierce.”
Alasdair Smith of Scottish Bakers, which organises the competition, said: “The Scottish Baker of the Year Awards is one of the most prestigious awards a baker can win, with accolades on offer for the best pies, scones, loaves, savoury items, morning rolls, individual cakes and biscuits as well as the ultimate prize, to be crowned Scottish baker of the year.
“So we are delighted to once again be giving Scottish bakers the chance to shine and showcase their skills.”
Winner will be named in Glasgow on June 8.
