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About Forsyths of Peebles

In 1938 W.T.S. (Walter Thomas Shaw) Forsyth came from Duns to take over the butcher business of James McKenna & Son which was established in the early 1900's. At that time there were six family butcher shops in Peebles along with a very busy Co-Operative Butchers.

In 1938 a pony and trap was used for deliveries but with the onset of war and rationing, bikes were used. The first van was only purchased in 1954.

Jim and Malcolm, the sons of Walter, continued the business after their father died in 1963. At that time only bacon curing, poultry and game were being produced. Over the coming years a wide range of meat specialities, cooked meats and pies were produced as a means of diversification.

In 1982 they opened the bakers shop next door to the butchers which specialises in handmade bread, rolls and pastries.

Today the business is run by Jim's sons Walter, Callum and Norman and Malcolm's son, Michael. The butcher and bakers shops work together to offer a  personal service to their customers both within the shop and  through home deliveries.