Auchenblae's name now covers what used to be two separate places, joined by a single street in Victorian times.
Two settlements become one
The village grew from two separate settlements, Fordoun and Auchenblae, which merged in the latter half of the 19th century once they were linked by the development of Monboddo Street. The older Fordoun settlement, to the south, was centred on Fordoun Parish Church, a religious site since the 7th century.
A Pictish stone and a martyr's memorial
The kirk's vestibule holds the Fordoun Stone, a Pictish cross slab, while its graveyard contains the ruin of St Palladius' Chapel and a memorial to George Wishart, Scotland's first Protestant martyr. The combined village still hosts the annual Paldy Fair, a horse market with roots going back centuries.
Sweets still arrive the same way as everywhere else
Auchenblae's history is built on old kirks and merged villages, not confectionery — so pick 'n' mix, bulk bags and trade cases for the village come by delivery, the same as the rest of Aberdeenshire and the UK.
25,000+ customers, and counting
We've served over 25,000 customers UK-wide, Auchenblae and the rest of Aberdeenshire included, with most orders dispatched within 1-2 business days. The range covers pick 'n' mix by the bag and tub, bulk bags from 1kg to 3kg, trade cases for events and businesses, vegan and halal-friendly sweets, retro favourites, and full chocolate ranges from the major brands.
Frequently asked questions
Do you deliver sweets to Auchenblae?
Yes — the same as the rest of the UK, with most orders dispatched in 1-2 business days.
How did Auchenblae form from two villages?
Fordoun and Auchenblae merged in the latter half of the 19th century once they were linked by the new Monboddo Street.
Can I buy bulk or wholesale sweets in Auchenblae?
Yes — we deliver bulk bags, multipacks and trade cases direct to Auchenblae addresses.
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