90 Years of M^cGhee’s

Our founder, Dugald McGhee, started as a van salesman, dreaming of feeding Maryhill. He opened a small bakery on Springbank Street, slinging fresh rolls to the local punters.

Our first shop opened on Oran Street in Glasgow’s Maryhill – no frills, just fresh rolls, good instincts, and a knack for consistency that would serve us well..

Despite wartime shortages of sugar, we kept baking! McGhee’s helped fuel Glasgow through some tough times.

Glasgow’s appetite grew, and so did we! Dugald’s sons – Jim, Calder, Douglas, and Gavin – became directors.

Our reputation for quality and consistency meant the McGhee name became a trusted one. We were a part of morning routines, with rolls delivered fresh across the city.

We moved to our first purpose-built premises on Murano Street. We were feelin’ fancy.

Even in the late ’60s, we were innovators. Our Murano Street bakery featured an “electronic eye” for automatic despatch doors. Pretty fancy, eh?

We launched our unique “tattie scone pizza.” A truly iconic McGhee’s creation that made headlines.

Business was booming! We made our first acquisition, welcoming Margaret Kelly Bakers into the McGhee family.

Aisling was born! Dad joked her first stop after the hospital was the bakery – proof of our family’s dedication, even on day one.

We even debated a new slogan: “Family-run since forever – arguments resolved by who makes the best rolls!

We welcomed Fergusons in Kilmarnock, expanding our reach (and our delicious offerings).

We made our first foray into supermarkets, supplying William Low (now Tesco) and bringing McGhee’s to even more homes.

After huge investment, we moved to our current home in Port Dundas. More space, better systems, more room for trophies.

We baked thousands of strawberry tarts for the Queen’s Garden Party at Holyrood. Tell that to your granny.

Wallace Family Bakers in Dundee joined us, making confectionery a much bigger, and sweeter, part of our business.

Lamond the Baker in Ayrshire joined the family. Plus, our memorable (and slightly questionable) tagline debuted: “Geez McGhee’s!”

Our first real marketing push gave us jingles you couldn’t forget! The “Good Morning” jingle on Clyde One even replaced the primary school assembly song.

We baked thousands of pizza Danish pastries for the Glasgow Games. Fueling athletes and fans alike. Maybe it’s time for a comeback?

We were proudly awarded Scottish Baker of the Year. Mic-dropped at the ceremony. (We didn’t).

More recognition! We were named Family Business of the Year, celebrating our rich heritage and ability to get on for 80-odd years.

Aisling, Grant, and Russell McGhee stepping in to scale for the future.

Named Scotland’s “most loved bakery brand” by the Top 50 Scottish Brands 2024.