Tayport has guided ships into the Tay for centuries, and the lighthouses built to do the job are still standing along its shore today.
A ferry port since the 12th century
Known historically as Ferry-Port-on-Craig, Tayport's maritime history stretches back to the 12th century, when its ferry carried pilgrims travelling between St Andrews and Arbroath Abbey across the river. It served as the ferry port for Dundee for centuries, with trade only declining after the Tay Rail Bridge opened.
Three lighthouses built to tame one crossing
The white-towered West (High) Lighthouse was built in 1823 by the noted engineer Robert Stevenson and later heightened to 24 metres. It worked alongside a Low Lighthouse until 1848, when the timber-piled Pile Lighthouse replaced it, built to mark the entrance channel and warn ships away from the treacherous sandbanks south of the light.
Sweets still arrive the same way as everywhere else
Tayport's history is built on ferries, lighthouses and the river trade, 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, Tayport 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 Tayport?
Yes — the same as the rest of the UK, with most orders dispatched in 1-2 business days.
Why does Tayport have three lighthouses?
They were built from 1823 onward to guide ships into the Tay and warn of sandbanks — the High Lighthouse, the original Low Lighthouse, and the Pile Lighthouse that replaced it in 1848.
Can I buy bulk or wholesale sweets in Tayport?
Yes — we deliver bulk bags, multipacks and trade cases direct to Tayport addresses.
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