Preserving what's good.
Since 1971 we have been crafting quality preserves and condiments in Scotland, because some things only get better with time.
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Preserving Christmas Since 1971.
Award winning Preserves from Scotland.
1971
Nigel Hesketh starts Galloway Lodge
Galloway Lodge is created when Nigel mixes his step-father's Scottish Heather Honey with marmalade in his mother's kitchen.
June 1983
Fiona Hesketh joins the team
Nigel & Fiona get married in Orkney where Fiona had grown up. As a child Fiona had learnt to cook preserves with her mother on the busy family farm.
1987
Poacher's Pickle is Created
Although this was also the year Nigel and Fiona's second son Ruaridh was born the really exciting thing that happened was that Nigel invented our world famous Poacher's Pickle.
September 2003
Rebrand
Galloway Lodge Preserves undergoes a major rebrand into modern packaging.
2005
Gold Great Taste Award
Our first Gold Great Taste Award. Currently we have 25 Great Taste Awards and counting.
2011
The Prodigal Son returns...
After graduating from university Ruaridh joins the business fulltime .
May 2011
Coffee Shop Opens
Although we have had a shop in Gatehouse of Fleet for many years this was a big move into a much larger premises with our coffee shop.
April 2014
Galloway Burger House
We open weekly pop-up restaurant that becomes Galloway Burger House with a range of sauces.
2019
Latest Great Taste Award
Strawberry Jam becomes our 25th and latest Great Taste Award winner.
2021
Celebrate 50 years!
We celebrate 50 years of production in Gatehouse of Fleet..
Our Awards
Our Team
Fiona Hesketh
Chief Preserving Officer
It's a sticky business, but someone has to do it! Fiona enjoys developing new and exciting products and riding with her horse Bella.
Ruaridh Hesketh
General Manager / Jambassador
Responsible for all sales and marketing activities and the general day to day running of the business. New product development and Foodservice.
Helen Thompson
Coffee Shop Boss
Had good coffee & service at our Coffee Shop? Then Helen is the one to thank! She's a total boss who keeps the ship running smoothly.
Murdo Francis McKenzie Hesketh
Chief Taster & Food Disposal Operative
Murdo enjoys walkies,biscuits, eating your dinner and sleeping in awkward places.
Fiona Graham
Trade Sales Manager
Although Fiona has been part of the Galloway Lodge team for over 10 years she has just started in her sales role. If you are looking for retail products for your shop then get in touch with Fiona! sales@gallowaylodge.co.uk
Steven McKie
Production Manager
Steven keeps things running in the production kitchen. He ensures all of our products are made to the high standard that all of our customers expect.
Galloway Lodge Coffee & Gift Shop
Fleetvale, High St,
Gatehouse of Fleet, Scotland
Open 7 days
0900 - 1530.
Call 01557 814 001 to book.
