Popular local business The Squinty Baker set to open premises in Falkirk town centre

The Squinty Baker hopes to build on its success at local markets and events across the area by bringing its delicious treats to a new home in the High Street.

Established by husband and wife Cairn and Iain Blackmore in 2020, The Squinty Baker has grown from a home bakery into a popular local business known for its handmade breads, pastries and sweet treats.

The business regularly attends the Falkirk Producers Market each month where it has proven a hit with customers.

And after seeing the response to Cairn and Iain’s products at the market, the Falkirk Delivers team approached them about the opportunity to take on an empty unit and create a permanent home for the business in the town centre.

The conversation is now becoming a reality with work underway to transform the premises, which have been empty for over four years, into a bakery.

The building’s landlord has been extremely supportive of Cairn and Iain’s plans and has offered them a deal to help make the move into the premises possible.

Cairn explained: “The Squinty Baker began during an incredibly difficult time for us following the loss of our baby girl, when baking became something for me to focus on.

"I could never have imagined it would grow into what it is today.

“The support we’ve received has been incredible and opening our own premises is the biggest step we’ve taken.

"We want to create a warm, welcoming place where people can slow down, enjoy really good food and feel part of a community.

"We can’t wait to open the doors and welcome everyone to the new home of The Squinty Baker. Long live carbs.”

The move highlights how local markets can provide a platform for independent businesses to grow.

Elaine Grant, BID manager at Falkirk Delivers, said: “We’re delighted to see The Squinty Baker make the move from Falkirk Producers Market into a permanent town centre premises. It’s exactly the kind of journey we want to see – giving local independent businesses a platform to build their customer base and confidence and then helping them explore opportunities to establish a permanent presence in the town centre.

“It’s fantastic to see a unit that has been empty for more than four years being brought back into use and becoming the new home of a growing local business, and we’re looking forward to seeing The Squinty Baker become part of Falkirk Town Centre.”

The new premises will give Cairn and Iain a permanent base from which to continue growing The Squinty Baker, with further details, including the opening date, to be announced in the coming months.