City institution

the know-how overseas to set up themselves.

For a time there was an Auld Dundee Pie Shop in Sydney!

Founder Mr Wallace’s brother, Andrew, was equally successful in his foodie venture, Wallace Land o’ Cakes (formerly Wallace Family Bakers).

With a head office in Stobswell and a number of other shops around the city, this bakery and pie shop also held a very special place in the hearts of many Dundonians.

Wallace Land o’ Cakes would receive a boom in sales when the Auld Dundee Pie Shop closed its doors after being put up for sale in April 1977.

Ronald Wallace decided to retire following the death of co-director Angus Highland and the Reo Stakis firm purchased the building for £75,000.

The shop on Castle Street in April 1973. From top: Fresh pies, the original shop and the Castle Street frontage.