Insch is a small Garioch village around 28 miles from Aberdeen, but it sits in genuinely old company: a Pictish symbol stone that may predate the village by a thousand years, and one of Scotland's earliest surviving tower houses on the hill above it.
A Pictish stone and a 13th-century castle
The Picardy Stone, just outside the village, is a Pictish symbol stone that may date from as early as the 7th century. On the hill above Insch stands Dunnideer Castle, built around 1260 and recognised as one of the earliest tower houses still in existence in Scotland. Local tradition also points to Gallow Hill, north of the village, with a 19th-century historian noting the belief that Insch, though only a burgh of barony, once held the power of "pot and gallows".
A High Street built on cattle fairs
Insch's High Street grew around trade rather than grand planning, its layout often described by architectural historians as almost random. The former Town and County Bank, built in 1867 to a Renaissance design by architect William Smith, still stands there. In the 19th century the village held monthly cattle fairs and hiring fairs each May and November, serving the surrounding farms rather than passing visitors.
Sweets still arrive the same way as everywhere else
Insch's history is built on standing stones, castles and cattle fairs — 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, Insch 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 Insch?
Yes — the same as the rest of the UK, with most orders dispatched in 1-2 business days.
What is the Picardy Stone near Insch?
A Pictish symbol stone that may date from as early as the 7th century, among the oldest carved stones in the area.
Can I buy bulk or wholesale sweets in Insch?
Yes — we deliver bulk bags, multipacks and trade cases direct to Insch addresses.
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