Business Established
Grandfather Stewart Collins opened the first shop in Main Street, Coatbridge
Family Generations
Business taken over by father Stewart Collins
Home Delivery Service Launched
A first, in the area!
New Premises
Father Stewart Collins purchased current shop in Muirhead
Stewart Collins purchased current shop in Muirhead
Laying down the first roots in the area
Stewart Collins with Prize Heifer
The beginning of the award-winning prizes
Coatbridge Branch Sold
To then-manager William Wilson
Accepted into Q Guild of Butchers
With A-rated EFSIS (European Food Safety Inspection Service)
Stewart Collins Joined The Business
Now a partner, the third-generation Stewart Collins joins the business
Slimming range introduced
With great success and feedback from customers
West of Scotland Pork Sausage Champion
Amongst other great awards being presented to the business
First Website Launched
Taking the first leap online
Fraser Collins Joined the Business
Stewart’s Brother, Fraser, joins the family business
Butcher Shop of the Year 2010: Runner-Up
Showing our commitment to quality
Shop Extension Opens
Giving a larger counter area and greater facilities in our butcher area
Smithfield Awards
Scooping six awards in the one ceremony
Butcher Shop of the Year 2011: Runner-Up
Second time being awarded runner up, with firm goals on the top spot
Traditional Steak Pie: West Of Scotland Champion
For our tasty, home made recipe
We Get Social
Launching our online profiles with Facebook and Twitter
Scottish BBQ Championship Gold: Rib Eye Steak
We know our BBQs!
Butcher Shop of the Year 2012: WINNER
Crowned the Butcher Shop of the Year in 2012 – a very proud moment for all of us
Smithfield Awards - 9 Awards
Receiving great recognition across various categories
World Pie Championship Gold: Runner-Up
For our tasty, freshly-baked pies
Winner of Smithfield Awards
For our Low Fat Beef Links and Ultimate Burger
Butcher Shop of the Year 2013: Runner-up
Continuing with our high-level achievements
Gold Card Launched
Rewarding customers for their loyalty
Winner of Lanarkshire Business Excellence Awards
For the category of “Best Food and Drink”
New Website Launched
Allowing customers to order online for the first time
Click & Collect Launched
Saving customers time and giving them the ability to order 24/7
Winner of Lanarkshire Business Excellence Award
In the category of Best Food & Drink Business
New Healthy Eating Range Launched
Including our popular Pick and Mix options
Double National Champion at the Q Guild BBQ Competition 2015
Scottish Winner for Pork Sausage and Pepper Burger
Mobile App Launched
For ordering, recipes and tips on the go!
Butcher Shop of the Year 2016: Finalist
Making it to the finals for yet another year!
Q Guild BBQ Competition 2016
Four Gold and two Silver awards for 2016
Smithfield Awards 2016
Awarded three Gold and three Silver
Butcher Shop of the Year 2017
We were awarded the Butcher Shop of the Year!
Innovation Award Winner
For our great mobile app!
Smithfield Awards 2017
Awarded four Gold and two Silver
Royal Highland Show Appearance
With our butchers showing off their butchering skills
Q Guild BBQ Competition 2017
Winning “Best Burger” with our Ultimate Burger
New Extended Modern Shop Opens
Giving greater choice and allows us to carry a wider range of products
Winner of Scotland's Best Burger
Our Ultimate Burger does it again!
Smithfield Awards 2018
Receiving our best ever scoop of six gold and two silver awards
Q Guild BBQ Competition 2018
Scottish Winner – Stuffed Gourmet Steak
Butcher Shop of the Year 2018
We make it to the final, yet again!
BBQ Competition winner
Sirloin Steak
Butchers Shop of Year Runner up
Eight times a finalist or winner
Winner of Butchers Shop of Year Display competition
Inaugural winner
Winner of 6 medals for sausage & burgers
- Ultimate Burger
- Spicy Chicken Burger
- Jalapeño Burger
- Hickory Smoke Sausage
- Pork & Marmalade Sausage
Winner of 6 Smithfield awards & shortlisted for young Butcher of Year
- Pork Links
- Italian Meatballs
- Chicken Tacos
- Sirloin Steak
- Black Pudding
- Black Garlic Chicken
Finalist in Speciality Sausage Competition
Pork & Marmalade Sausage
