Hawick's population is around 13,500, making it the largest town in the Scottish Borders — and unusually for this series, it has a genuine historic sweet of its own.
Hawick Balls, Invented Locally
Legend has it that Hawick Balls — peppermint bools boiled in open copper pans — were first made in the town in the 1850s by Jessie McVittie. Rugby commentator Bill McLaren, a Hawick man, was famous for carrying a bag of them to matches. They're no longer produced in Hawick itself; production shifted to Fort Matilda near Greenock, though the recipe hasn't changed.
200 Years of Knitwear
What Hawick is actually known for today is knitwear — it's been the centre of the Borders' hosiery and knitwear industry for more than 200 years, home to mills like Peter Scott's that built the town's reputation for fine wool. Between the mills and the annual Common Riding, marking the town's boundaries on horseback since the Hornshole raid of 1514, Hawick's identity runs deep.
A Heritage Sweet, Not a Bulk Supplier
A single legacy sweet made 30 miles away doesn't cover a bulk order, a vegan-friendly range or a halal-friendly party bag — for that, Hawick shoppers order online the same as the rest of the Borders.
25,000+ customers, and counting
We've served over 25,000 customers UK-wide, Hawick 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 Hawick?
Yes — the same as the rest of the UK, with most orders dispatched in 1-2 business days.
What is a Hawick Ball?
A peppermint boiled sweet first made in Hawick in the 1850s by Jessie McVittie — no longer produced locally, but a genuine piece of sweet history.
Can I buy bulk or wholesale sweets in Hawick?
Not locally — we deliver bulk bags, multipacks and trade cases direct to Hawick addresses.
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