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Scotland's Oldest Bakery Put Up for Sale After 200 Years of Family Ownership

The sixth-generation owners seek a successor through Business Partnership to safeguard the Strathaven landmark.

Overview

  • Alexander Taylor Bakery, founded in 1820 in Strathaven, is now listed for sale with Business Partnership.
  • Barry and Claire Taylor have run the shop for 28 years as sixth-generation custodians and are stepping back.
  • Agent Cameron Young is inviting enquiries, describing the bakery as a community cornerstone with strong foundations for growth.
  • Family history includes Victorian-era expansion and catering for 1920s day-trippers, reflecting two centuries of evolution.
  • The owners hope a buyer preserves the legacy while developing the business further, as they plan more time for painting and cycling.