Broadford sits on the south-east coast of Skye with a population of around 1,200, and for generations it was the island's main gathering point for drovers rather than a shopping destination.
From cattle tryst to Drambuie legend
Broadford held a cattle market, inn and limekiln on the main road through the island, making it the southern hub of Skye until Thomas Telford's new road from Portree to Kyleakin opened in 1812. Local legend ties the village to something sweeter than livestock: the liqueur Drambuie is said to have been developed and refined by an innkeeper at the Broadford Inn, now the Broadford Hotel, with the recipe eventually trademarked in 1893.
Skye's "Manchester"
The Victorian writer Alexander Smith once summed up the island's two main settlements by comparing them to England's biggest cities: "If Portree is the London of Skye, Broadford is its Manchester." A section of the village called Waterloo still carries the name given to it when Napoleonic War veterans were settled there in the early 19th century.
Sweets still arrive the same way as everywhere else
Broadford's history runs through cattle droving and a whisky liqueur, not confectionery — so pick 'n' mix, bulk bags and trade cases for the village come by delivery, the same as the rest of Skye and the Highlands.
25,000+ customers, and counting
We've served over 25,000 customers UK-wide, Broadford and the rest of Skye 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 Broadford?
Yes — the same as the rest of the UK, with most orders dispatched in 1-2 business days.
What is the Drambuie connection to Broadford?
Legend holds the liqueur was developed and refined by an innkeeper at the Broadford Inn, now the Broadford Hotel, before being trademarked in 1893.
Can I buy bulk or wholesale sweets in Broadford?
Not locally — we deliver bulk bags, multipacks and trade cases direct to Broadford addresses.
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