History of S. Collins & Son Butchers

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