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The Highlanders Bakehouse Artisan bakery in Crathie, Ballater

Closed · opens 10am today Hygiene: Pass AB35 5UL
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The Highlanders Bakehouse – artisan bakery in Crathie, Ballater
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Opening hours

Sun 03:12
Closed · opens 10am today
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday10am – 2pm
Thursday10am – 2pm
Friday10am – 2pm
Saturday10am – 2pm
Sunday Today10am – 2pm

Open 5 days · about 20 hours a week. Bank holiday hours may differ.

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About this bakery

About The Highlanders Bakehouse

Located in Crathie, Ballater, The Highlanders Bakehouse is an artisan bakery trading from Ben Avon, AB35 5UL. Expect craft-led baking rather than mass-produced lines.

The Highlanders Bakehouse is open 5 days a week, closing on Monday and Tuesday. The earliest you can drop in is 10am. Sunday trading makes it a useful weekend option. Under Scotland's Food Hygiene Information Scheme, Aberdeenshire recorded a result of "Pass" on 9 June 2026.

Within a 3 km radius we list 1 other bakery, the closest about 0.1 mi away. From central Ballater it is roughly 6.4 mi away. On-site details we know about: outdoor seating.

Information from OpenStreetMap, the Food Standards Agency and our own research. Suggest an edit.

What's on the counter

Menu highlights

Typical bakes for an artisan bakery like this, with indicative prices.

Full menu

Sourdough & Loaves

  • Porridge sourdoughVVG£5.65Sourdough enriched with cooked oats for a custardy, moist crumb that keeps well.
  • Wholemeal sourdoughVVG£5.10Stoneground wholemeal sourdough with a hearty, nutty flavour and dense crumb.
  • Spelt sourdoughVVG£6.75Ancient-grain spelt loaf with a gentle tang and slightly sweet, earthy notes.

Viennoiserie

  • Cinnamon bunV£3.95Swirled enriched dough with cinnamon butter and a sticky, glossy glaze.
  • Almond croissantVN£3.25Twice-baked croissant filled with frangipane and topped with flaked almonds.
  • Pain au chocolatV£3.95Buttery croissant dough rolled around two batons of dark chocolate.

Seasonal Bakes

  • Stollen bitesVN£3.90Small marzipan-filled fruit breads rolled in butter and icing sugar for Christmas.
  • Strawberry and elderflower tartV£4.80Summer strawberries over elderflower cream in a sweet shortcrust case.
  • Plum and frangipane sliceVN£4.20Halved plums baked into almond frangipane on a buttery pastry base.

Usually busy

Estimate
6am9am12pm3pm6pm

Modelled from typical footfall for artisan bakerys and this shop's opening hours – not live data.

Food hygiene rating

Pass

Inspected9 June 2026
Local authorityAberdeenshire

Source: Food Standards Agency / Food Standards Scotland. A rating reflects hygiene standards on the day of inspection.

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The first photo comes from the business; others are illustrative.

Getting there

There is no railway station within 3 km, so driving, cycling or a local bus is the easiest way to get here.

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Questions about The Highlanders Bakehouse

What are The Highlanders Bakehouse's opening hours?

Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 10am – 2pm; Thursday: 10am – 2pm; Friday: 10am – 2pm; Saturday: 10am – 2pm; Sunday: 10am – 2pm. Hours can change on bank holidays, so check before a special trip.

Is The Highlanders Bakehouse open on Sundays?

Yes – on Sundays it opens 10am – 2pm.

What time does The Highlanders Bakehouse open?

The earliest opening time in the week is 10am. On Monday it is closed.

Where is The Highlanders Bakehouse?

The Highlanders Bakehouse is at Ben Avon, Crathie, Ballater AB35 5UL. Use the map on this page or the Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze buttons for turn-by-turn directions.

What food hygiene rating does The Highlanders Bakehouse have?

It holds a rating of Pass, from an inspection on 9 June 2026 by Aberdeenshire. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency.

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