A VIRAL Scottish bakery has been named among the best in the world for its perfect pastries. Lannan Bakery, in Edinburgh ’s Stockbridge area, was one of the winners of the Pastry Opening of the Year Award at La Liste’s 2024 edition of the World Pastry Awards. 2 Lannan Bakery in Edinburgh has been named among the best in the world Credit: Instagram 2 The much-loved bakery is popular with locals who queue up to get their hands on tasty treats Credit: Instagram The much-loved store opened its doors last summer on Hamilton Place.
The bakery went viral for its two-hour long queues, with locals lining up for the sweet treats. And would regularly run out of pastries by 11am as it is so popular. Self-taught baker Darcie Maher, who grew up in the Scottish Borders , runs the site.
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