Scones and clootie dumpling are just some of the delicious goodies you’ll find in Dunkeld bakeries and cafes.
With the sunshine finally bringing the feeling of summer to the region, the town in Perth and Kinross is the perfect place to spend the day with friends and family.
Famous for being one of the best preserved historic towns in Scotland, Dunkeld has a vibrant food and drink scene with a mixture of venues to try out.
In the cafes you’ll fine some of the best bakes in the area.
Here are some of our recommendations for the must-visit cafes and bakeries in and around Dunkeld.
ARAN bakery
Situated in a 200-year-old previously derelict building, Aran Bakery is based on the high street in Dunkeld.
With their vibrant cakes, bread loaves and tarts, Aran attracts locals and tourists to try out their delicious spread.
Offering a new selection of cakes every day, there is always an interesting combination of flavours to try at this café.
Aran Bakery is owned by Flora Shedden, a semi-finalist in the 2015 Great British Bake Off TV show competition.
Address: 2 Atholl Street, Dunkeld PH8 0AR
Livvi’s Little Lunchbox Bakery
Named after the owner’s niece, Livvi’s Little Lunchbox Bakery is a takeaway bakery serving a mixture of rolls, pies, sandwiches and sweet treats.
With offerings including millionaire shortbread, empire state biscuits, Mars Bar crispy cakes, rocky road and tiffin, there is something on the menu for everyone.
They also sell a range of freshly baked scones, including apple and cinnamon, cheese, fruit and plain.
Address: 26 Atholl Street, Dunkeld PH8 0AR
Corbenic Shop and Cafe
Another cafe in Dunkeld which gets very busy – and for good reason – is the Corbenic cafe.
This quaint coffee shop serves delicious traybakes and cakes.
Residents from Corbenic Camphill Community, just out of Dunkeld near Trochry, work in both the cafe and shop.
The shop is always packed with goodies for all the family, with scrunchies, books, chocolate and more.
There’s even a refill shop where you can stock up on various goods.
Address: Corbenic Shop, 19 Bridge St, Dunkeld PH8 0AH
Palmerston’s Cafe
Local favourite Palmerston’s is an independent coffee shop located on Atholl Street, serving light lunch, bakes and coffee to its customers.
With a rustic and homely atmosphere, Palmerston’s offers its visitors a choice between open sandwiches, soups and oven baked potatoes with toppings for lunch.
Alongside this they have bakes which include scones, rock buns, muffins, shortbread, flapjacks, fruit tea loaves and cookies.
If you are in the local area and looking for some light bites this one is for you.
Address: 27 Atholl Street, Dunkeld PH8 0AR
The Clootie Dumpling
Offering an experience that will take you back in time, The Clootie Dumpling is a quaint little gem located on Cathedral Street that serves its cakes in glass domes.
With a small garden area, customers are able to sit inside the café as well as enjoy the outdoor area overlooking the River Tay and Dunkeld Bridge.
And as the name suggests the café offers their signature clootie dumpling which makes the venue smell like Christmas every day.
They also have a mix of home bakes such as scones which are made in-house and entirely from scratch.
Address: 6 Cathedral Street, Dunkeld, PH8 0AW
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