Almond croissants, racked and ready for the oven.
Filled with frangipane, soaked, topped with flaked almonds and twice baked, an absolute classic for a reason.
🥖🥐✨ @twelvetriangles 🍞☕️☀️ invited. I really enjoyed mooching about this morning taking it slow and visiting Twelve Triangles in Stockbridge. I loved noseying about the shop looking at all of the goodies on offer and their Kitchen Table cookbook. I had a lovely ham and cheese sandwich on the softest white bread followed by a delicious crispy on the outside scone. I couldn’t leave without buying a chilli jam I spotted and a wee strawberry jam as a gift for a friend. 🌶️🍓 I’ll be back v soon! ♥️🥐☀️
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That funny in-between bit of the year… sunshine’s out, but we’re firmly in the hungry gap, still waiting on the soft fruits of summer to show up.
Luckily, our pal Euan at Pittormie spends the warmer months squirrelling away blackcurrants for exactly this moment.
So for now a blackcurrant swirly bun - sharp and jammy, paired with a soft cream cheese filling and glazed. A little bit Scandi-leaning, and a good reminder that summer’s not far off.
In shops now.
Earlier this week we visited one of our longest standing suppliers, Mungoswells near Aberlady. We’ve been buying flour’s from Angus’ business for over a decade, so we bundled 20 team members on to a mini bus, and packed them off to East Lothian to spend an afternoon with the man himself. Angus is extraordinarily passionate and knowledgable about his craft, and our team benefitted from experiencing this for themselves. Hearing how Angus grows his grains, runs his mill, and why he does what he does.
Our hazelnut praline & milk chocolate pain suisse, sitting between our classic croissants and firm favourite almond croissants - all made with @theestatedairy cultured butter.
In shops every day.
One the pastry team have been busily working away on for a while and oh it’s good…
Pain Suisse, filled with a hazelnut praline custard made with 55% milk chocolate from Original Beans and Piedmont hazelnuts from Food & Forest. Rich, smooth and deeply toasty.
As far as breakfasts go, this with a little espresso 👌
Available in all shops from today.
@twelvetriangles , Edinburgh ☕🥐
Another stop from our Britain’s Best Bakeries bible, and this time in Edinburgh at Twelve Triangles - with one conveniently right outside our hotel… so it had to be done.
With multiple locations across the city (we visited the Morningside spot), it’s clear these guys are a big part of Edinburgh’s seriously impressive bakery scene.
Our order:
☕ Flat white
☕ Latte
🍓 Rhubarb & custard bun
🥐 Cinnamon bun
🍫 Chocolate & almond croissant
Everything was spot on - and what’s most impressive is that even with a number of locations, the quality is still so consistently strong.
In a city where the bakery scene is genuinely next level, it takes a lot of skill to have earned their place in Britain’s Best Bakeries, and these guys have skill in abundance.
If you’re in Edinburgh, definitely check out one of their spots - we’d thoroughly recommend it.
#EdinburghEats #ScotlandBakery #BestBakeries #CoffeeAndPastries #CupOfNorfolk
The bakery and all our shops are open all Easter weekend.
We’ve doubled down on hot cross bun production to keep things well stocked, and extended them right through to Sunday.
Let’s ignore the forecast and hope this sunshine sticks around a little longer…
Big news for our town!
Melrose has officially been named one of The Times’ Best Places to Live 2026 — and it’s easy to see why.
Set beneath the iconic Eildon Hills and steeped in history, Melrose continues to stand out for its strong sense of community, stunning surroundings and thriving independent high street. From the world-famous Melrose Abbey to its rugby heritage as home of the Melrose Sevens, this is a place that truly balances lifestyle and local pride.
What really sets Melrose apart — and what The Times highlighted — is its flourishing local business scene. Forget big chains, this is a town powered by brilliant independents, many if which are owned and run by women. Think cosy cafés serving some of the best coffee-and-cake spots in Scotland, welcoming pubs at the heart of community life, and a high street full of unique shops that give the town its character.
With a steady flow of visitors, a vibrant town centre and a community that genuinely supports local, Melrose isn’t just a beautiful place to visit — it’s a place people are proud to call home.
Well deserved recognition of the businesses named in the article which is available to read in full on The Times website (20th March 2026)
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#bestplacestolive #Melrose #scottishborders #supportlocal #TheTimes
Spring in the Scottish Borders is something special, and there’s no better place to soak it all in than Melrose
As the days get longer and the countryside bursts into life, Melrose becomes the perfect escape—think rolling green hills, fresh country air, and just the right balance of relaxation and adventure
Start your visit at Melrose Abbey, where history and beauty meet. Wander through the intricate ruins, said to be the burial place of the heart of Robert the Bruce —it’s as atmospheric as it is fascinating
If you’re up for a walk, hike up the the iconic Eildon Hills. The climb is manageable, and the views at the top? Absolutely worth it. On a clear spring day, you’ll see the Borders stretch out in every direction
For something a little more relaxed, stroll along the River Tweed, perfect for peaceful walks, picnics, or even a bit of fishing if that’s your thing
And of course, no visit is complete without enjoying some local food—in Melrose you are spoilt for choice with cosy cafés, hearty Scottish dishes, and maybe a sweet treat after a day of exploring
No trip is complete without a wander round the unique independent shops to be found on Melrose High Street - each of them offer their own style you are a sure to find something to tempt and delight
Whether you’re chasing views, history, or just a quiet reset in nature, Melrose in the spring delivers it all!
Photo Credit: Melrose Paths. You will find their booklet in many of the shops and cafes for detailed guided walks around Melrose
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As we’ve long been champions of nice things on toast, for those of you who are going to be in or around the Abbeyhill area this weekend, we have two new seasonal specials on the menu at Easter Road.
The first is Baba Ganoush, Pickled Onion and Courgette on sourdough. We toast the bread, and liberally cover the base with the baba ganoush before layering on courgette ribbons, sliced pickled onion, pomegranate seeds and mint.
The second is a Beetroot and Goat Curd Tartine. Whipped goats curd is spread on to toast, followed by beetroot slices and segments of orange, with a sprinkle of walnuts, peashoots and the obligatory drizzle of Honest Toil olive oil.
‘Nothing in life is free’. Which is broadly true, and yet in the case of wild garlic, entirely false. There are many a woodland walk just out of the city where you will meander through literal fields of wild garlic. The giveaway is of course the smell and it can be a really beautiful experience when you happen across an abundance in a glen or a copse. Worth noting that the leaves are easily mistaken for Daffodils so if you do go out foraging, if it doesn’t smell pungently of garlic, don’t eat it.
Wild Garlic season is very short. March to May and the cut off is quite abrupt, once it’s gone it’s gone for the year. Jura has been out picking Wild Garlic in Dollar Glen and the team have used it to make these Wild Garlic & Cheese Scones, a wonderful savoury treat with a subtle aroma and flavour of the wild garlic balanced by buttery richness.
Available in all our shops today.
