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LA Entrepreneur Buys Scotland's Oldest Bakery
9 May
Summary
- An entrepreneur from Los Angeles has acquired Scotland's oldest bakery.
- The bakery has been family-owned for over 200 years by the Taylor family.
- The new owner plans to introduce Mexican sweet bread, conchas, to the menu.
A California-based entrepreneur, Carlos Huerta, has purchased Alexander Taylor, which is believed to be Scotland's oldest bakery, concluding over 200 years of Taylor family ownership. Huerta is relocating from Los Angeles to Strathaven, South Lanarkshire, to take over the historic establishment.
The bakery, operational since 1820, was most recently owned by Barry and Claire Taylor, who decided to sell the family business last year. Huerta, who has prior experience in defense manufacturing, cited his upbringing around a passionate baker in Mexico as inspiration for his career change into hospitality.
Huerta aims to blend his heritage with the bakery's legacy by introducing popular Mexican sweet bread, conchas, to the menu. While preserving core offerings like sourdough, he also plans future renovations to give the bakery a Victorian-style aesthetic.
Barry and Claire Taylor expressed their pride and confidence in Huerta, noting his passion and positive energy as beneficial for the bakery's progression. They are relieved the business has been sold to capable hands after decades of dedication.
