Scotland
The best butchers in Edinburgh
2 independent butchers in Edinburgh, each verified against a primary source. We don’t list supermarket counters or chains — only the real thing.
Edinburgh has 2 verified independent butchers listed: Crombies of Edinburgh and George Bower.
Crombies of Edinburgh
Q Guild family butchers at 97 Broughton Street in Edinburgh's New Town, stocking Scottish beef, lamb, pork, venison and game alongside home-made pies and charcuterie.
Edinburgh, Edinburgh
Q Guild
George Bower
Independent family butchers on Raeburn Place, Stockbridge, Edinburgh. Q Guild member sourcing prime Scottish beef, lamb, game and venison from farms and estates across Scotland.
Edinburgh, Edinburgh
Q Guild
Butchers in Edinburgh: questions
How many independent butchers are there in Edinburgh?
- We currently list 2 verified butchers in Edinburgh. Each one is independent and meets at least one recognised quality standard, checked against a primary source.
What should I look for in a butcher in Edinburgh?
- Ask where the meat comes from. A real butcher will name the farm or the breed, hang beef for weeks rather than days, and butcher whole carcasses rather than boxed cuts. Guild membership is a good shortcut.
Which are the best independent butchers in Edinburgh?
- HonestMeat currently lists 2 verified independent butchers in Edinburgh: Crombies of Edinburgh and George Bower. Every business has been independently checked against a recognised quality standard such as the Q Guild of Butchers, the Associated Craft Butchers of Ireland, or Pasture for Life. No supermarket counters or chains are included.