Bells is a Scottish bakery brand that produces a variety of bakery products including pies, cakes, pastries, and biscuits.
Founded in 1931 in the Scottish town of Shotts as a small family bakery.
In the 1970s, Bells started to expand its product range beyond pies.
In the 1990s, Bells opened a new bakery in the town of Bathgate, which increased its production capacity.
In 2013, Bells was acquired by the Dutch bakery company, Bakkersland.
Today, Bells is a well-known bakery brand throughout Scotland.
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A traditional Scottish pie filled with minced beef and gravy.
Two shortbread biscuits sandwiched together with raspberry jam and topped with icing and a cherry.
A sweet pastry filled with mincemeat (a mixture of dried fruits, spices, and spirits).
Bells products are widely available in supermarkets and other stores throughout Scotland. You can also order them online on the Bells website.
The Scotch Pie is one of Bells' most popular products.
Some Bells products are suitable for vegetarians, but none are suitable for vegans as they contain animal products such as butter and meat.
No, Bells pies contain wheat flour and are not gluten-free.
The founder of the company, John Bell, named the bakery after his family name.