Kelly's Bakery Expands with New Slateford Branch

0:00It's April 6th. Edinburgh news. Today starts now. AI powered and ready. Kelly's bakery, a beloved spot from Sight Hill Center in Edinburgh, just expanded by opening a fresh branch on Slaferd Road. They took over the empty unit left by the bald baker back in January. Owner Paul Loudon grabbed the business from the original Kelly family three years ago and kicked things off this Monday, April 6th. The new shop sits right next to the Locarno Snooker Hall in Grey's Mill Pub, a spot that's housed bakeries for years. They're sticking to old school favorites like brand scones, plus savory hits such as donor cabab and curry pies. But they've mixed in modern twists from their Irish baker think-munchy brownies, kinder brownies, and viscoff treats. Paul grew up loving the Kelly's name locally, so he kept it to build on that fame. Now with 16 staff across both shops, they're supplying places like Livingston Football Club and Murray Field IceRink while handling catering for. Birthdays, weddings, and funerals.

1:01Word of mouth has Sight Hill booming without any ads. Looking ahead, Paul sunk cash into modernizing Sight Hill and plans three more spots this year. Maybe Kirklistan, Queen's Ferry, and Dalkeeth, depending on what's available. They pride themselves on fair prices, top ingredients, and a simple rule. If staff wouldn't eat it, it doesn't sell. The Slaferd shop runs from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, staying open till 7 p.m. on matchdays, Saturdays, with hopes for A. Late license and extended hours around big events at Murray Field or Time Castle. Expansion like this keeps the dough rising in Edinburgh's bakery scene.