Two Glasgow bakeries nominated for Scottish Baker of the Year - including one new independent East End baker

Two bakeries in Glasgow have been shortlisted for the title of the best in Scotland.

The 2 Glasgow bakeries join a list of 38 across the nation all in the running to be crowned Scottish Baker of the Year Awards, run by Scottish Bakers.

Full Circle Bakes, 276 Cumbernauld Road in the East End, and City Market Bakery at City of Glasgow College are both in the running for the title of Scottish Baker of the Year. They have competition right outside of Glasgow in the form of Bavarian Bakehouse in Cumbernauld.

Full Circle Bakes only opened their shopfront back in the summer of 2021, and have went viral on social media thanks to their decadent pastries and innovative bakes.

These bakers will showcase a dozen of their star products to be taste tested by 50 industry experts - who are testing a total of 580 products from bakeries around Scotland.

Experts will take a few factors into consideration, including appearance, quality of the bake, and of course, the taste.

Scottish Bakers' chief executive Lesley Cameron said: “With nearly 600 products entered, reaching the shortlist of this competition really is something to be very proud of.

"Every day we work hard to give Scottish bakers the chance to shine and showcase their innovation and skills and this competition is a vital part of that.

"So we really do wish all of our shortlisted entrants the best of luck when the prizes are presented in May.”

The winners will be announced at a Gala dinner at the Hilton in Glasgow on Saturday, May 11.