Newport-on-Tay has been a crossing point on the Tay for the best part of a thousand years, and the town that grew up around that ferry still carries the marks of the Victorian wealth that followed it.
A ferry crossing that became “New Dundee”
Newport-on-Tay's ferry route across the Tay dates back to the 12th century, carrying passengers between Fife and Dundee. In 1715 the Guilds of Dundee funded a new pier and inn on the Fife shore, and the settlement that grew up around it was known for a time as “New Dundee.”
Telford's pier and the jute barons' suburb
Thomas Telford built a steamboat pier at Newport in 1823, and the town quickly became the place to live for wealthy jute barons and other Dundee industrialists keen to escape the pollution of the mills across the water. The Tay Rail Bridge of 1878 (rebuilt in 1887) and the Tay Road Bridge of 1966 confirmed Newport-on-Tay's status as a commuter town — though the road bridge's opening also brought the centuries-old ferry service to an end.
Sweets still arrive the same way as everywhere else
Newport-on-Tay's history is built on ferries, piers and jute money, not confectionery — so pick 'n' mix, bulk bags and trade cases for the town come by delivery, the same as the rest of Fife and the UK.
25,000+ customers, and counting
We've served over 25,000 customers UK-wide, Newport-on-Tay and the rest of Scotland 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 Newport-on-Tay?
Yes — the same as the rest of the UK, with most orders dispatched in 1-2 business days.
Why was Newport-on-Tay built around a ferry?
It grew up around a Tay ferry crossing dating back to the 12th century, with Thomas Telford adding a steamboat pier in 1823.
Can I buy bulk or wholesale sweets in Newport-on-Tay?
Yes — we deliver bulk bags, multipacks and trade cases direct to Newport-on-Tay addresses.
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