Clarkston's name has a refreshingly literal explanation, and the East Renfrewshire suburb's history goes back a lot further than its Victorian streets suggest.
Named after the man who built the tollhouse
When a new road from Paisley to East Kilbride was cut through the area in the 1790s, it crossed the existing route between Glasgow and Kilmarnock at a toll point. A man named John Clark built a house there, and the locality took his name — Clarkston.
Traces of a settlement over 2,000 years old
Long before the toll road, the area was already lived in: remains of an ancient village of around 42 small stone houses, along with hand mills called querns used for grinding corn, were uncovered in what's now Overlee Park.
Sweets still arrive the same way as everywhere else
Clarkston's history is built on toll roads and ancient settlement, not confectionery — so pick 'n' mix, bulk bags and trade cases for the town come by delivery, the same as the rest of East Renfrewshire and the UK.
25,000+ customers, and counting
We've served over 25,000 customers UK-wide, Clarkston and the rest of East Renfrewshire 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 Clarkston?
Yes — the same as the rest of the UK, with most orders dispatched in 1-2 business days.
Where does the name Clarkston come from?
From a tollhouse built in the 1790s by John Clark, where the Paisley-to-East Kilbride road crossed the Glasgow-to-Kilmarnock route.
Can I buy bulk or wholesale sweets in Clarkston?
Yes — we deliver bulk bags, multipacks and trade cases direct to Clarkston addresses.
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