History of S. Collins & Son Butchers

1955
Business Established
Business Established
Grandfather Stewart Collins opened the first shop in Main Street, Coatbridge
1970
Family Generations
Family Generations
Business taken over by father Stewart Collins
1979
Home Delivery Service Launched
A first, in the area!
1979
New Premises
Father Stewart Collins purchased current shop in Muirhead
1979
Stewart Collins purchased current shop in Muirhead
Laying down the first roots in the area
1979
Stewart Collins with Prize Heifer
Stewart Collins with Prize Heifer
The beginning of the award-winning prizes
1997
Coatbridge Branch Sold
To then-manager William Wilson
1999
Accepted into Q Guild of Butchers
Accepted into Q Guild of Butchers
With A-rated EFSIS (European Food Safety Inspection Service)
2001
Stewart Collins Joined The Business
Stewart Collins Joined The Business
Now a partner, the third-generation Stewart Collins joins the business
2006
Slimming range introduced
With great success and feedback from customers
2008
West of Scotland Pork Sausage Champion
Amongst other great awards being presented to the business
2008
First Website Launched
Taking the first leap online
2009
Fraser Collins Joined the Business
Fraser Collins Joined the Business
Stewart’s Brother, Fraser, joins the family business
2010
Butcher Shop of the Year 2010: Runner-Up
Showing our commitment to quality
2010
Shop Extension Opens
Giving a larger counter area and greater facilities in our butcher area
2010
Smithfield Awards
Scooping six awards in the one ceremony
2011
Butcher Shop of the Year 2011: Runner-Up
Butcher Shop of the Year 2011: Runner-Up
Second time being awarded runner up, with firm goals on the top spot
2011
Traditional Steak Pie: West Of Scotland Champion
Traditional Steak Pie: West Of Scotland Champion
For our tasty, home made recipe
2011
We Get Social
Launching our online profiles with Facebook and Twitter
2011
Scottish BBQ Championship Gold: Rib Eye Steak
We know our BBQs!
2012
Butcher Shop of the Year 2012: WINNER
Butcher Shop of the Year 2012: WINNER
Crowned the Butcher Shop of the Year in 2012 – a very proud moment for all of us
2012
Smithfield Awards - 9 Awards
Receiving great recognition across various categories
2013
World Pie Championship Gold: Runner-Up
For our tasty, freshly-baked pies
2013
Winner of Smithfield Awards
For our Low Fat Beef Links and Ultimate Burger
2013
Butcher Shop of the Year 2013: Runner-up
Butcher Shop of the Year 2013: Runner-up
Continuing with our high-level achievements
2013
Gold Card Launched
Gold Card Launched
Rewarding customers for their loyalty
2014
Winner of Lanarkshire Business Excellence Awards
For the category of “Best Food and Drink”
2014
New Website Launched
New Website Launched
Allowing customers to order online for the first time
2014
Click & Collect Launched
Click & Collect Launched
Saving customers time and giving them the ability to order 24/7
2014
Winner of Lanarkshire Business Excellence Award
In the category of Best Food & Drink Business
2015
New Healthy Eating Range Launched
Including our popular Pick and Mix options
2015
Double National Champion at the Q Guild BBQ Competition 2015
Scottish Winner for Pork Sausage and Pepper Burger
2016
Mobile App Launched
For ordering, recipes and tips on the go!
2016
Butcher Shop of the Year 2016: Finalist
Making it to the finals for yet another year!
2016
Q Guild BBQ Competition 2016
Four Gold and two Silver awards for 2016
2016
Smithfield Awards 2016
Awarded three Gold and three Silver
2017
Butcher Shop of the Year 2017
We were awarded the Butcher Shop of the Year!
2017
Innovation Award Winner
For our great mobile app!
2017
Smithfield Awards 2017
Awarded four Gold and two Silver
2017
Royal Highland Show Appearance
With our butchers showing off their butchering skills
2017
Q Guild BBQ Competition 2017
Winning “Best Burger” with our Ultimate Burger
2018
New Extended Modern Shop Opens
Giving greater choice and allows us to carry a wider range of products
2018
Winner of Scotland's Best Burger
Our Ultimate Burger does it again!
2018
Smithfield Awards 2018
Receiving our best ever scoop of six gold and two silver awards
2018
Q Guild BBQ Competition 2018
Scottish Winner – Stuffed Gourmet Steak
2018
Butcher Shop of the Year 2018
We make it to the final, yet again!
2019
BBQ Competition winner
Sirloin Steak
2019
Butchers Shop of Year Runner up
Eight times a finalist or winner
2019
Winner of Butchers Shop of Year Display competition
Inaugural winner
2020
Winner of 6 medals for sausage & burgers
  • Ultimate Burger
  • Spicy Chicken Burger
  • Jalapeño Burger
  • Hickory Smoke Sausage
  • Pork & Marmalade Sausage

2020
Winner of 6 Smithfield awards & shortlisted for young Butcher of Year
Winner of 6 Smithfield awards & shortlisted for young Butcher of Year
  • Pork Links
  • Italian Meatballs
  • Chicken Tacos
  • Sirloin Steak
  • Black Pudding
  • Black Garlic Chicken

2020
Finalist in Speciality Sausage Competition
Pork & Marmalade Sausage