Blairgowrie has been known as Scotland's "Berry Toon" since the late 19th century, and the scale of its fruit-growing past is still remarkable today.
A soft fruit industry built from scratch
Strawberry growing began on a small scale in the 1840s, but it was raspberries that made Blairgowrie's name. The Blairgowrie and Rattray Fruit Growers' Association, formed in 1895 by James MacKenzie Hodge, cut out the middleman and let growers deal directly with preservers, turning the area into the major raspberry-growing district in the British Isles.
An army of pickers, and a train built for berries
At the height of the harvest, up to 4,000 men and women descended on the town each summer to pick the fruit, and a dedicated "Raspberry Special" express service shipped thousands of tonnes to towns and cities right across Britain.
Sweets still arrive the same way as everywhere else
Blairgowrie's reputation was built on raspberries, not confectionery — so pick 'n' mix, bulk bags and trade cases for the town come by delivery, the same as the rest of Perthshire and the UK.
25,000+ customers, and counting
We've served over 25,000 customers UK-wide, Blairgowrie and the rest of Perthshire 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 Blairgowrie?
Yes — the same as the rest of the UK, with most orders dispatched in 1-2 business days.
What makes Blairgowrie's raspberry industry notable?
It grew from an 1895 growers' association into Scotland's major raspberry-growing district, once needing around 4,000 seasonal pickers and its own dedicated "Raspberry Special" train.
Can I buy bulk or wholesale sweets in Blairgowrie?
Yes — we deliver bulk bags, multipacks and trade cases direct to Blairgowrie addresses.
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