Bakery offers its take on Greggs’ vegan sensation

An Aberdeen bakery is rolling out is own version of a snack that has caused a sensation among pastry fans but is not being sold in the north-east.

National bakery chain Greggs caused much debate with the release of its vegan version of a sausage roll earlier this month.

Many argued that it should not be described as a sausage roll and outspoken TV presenter Piers Morgan went so far as to brand those excited about the pastry “PCravaged clowns”.

Nonetheless there was disappointment in the north-east when it emerged the snack would only be sold in certain Scottish stores – most of which are in the central belt.

Aberdeen bakery Chalmers has now risen to the challenge of making its own take on the vegan alternative, and will today start selling it alongside the rowies and pies more traditionally favoured by north-east customers.

A post on the firm’s Facebook page said: “Since Greggs couldn’t deliver the goods, we thought we would give it a bash.”

The savoury treats will be on sale at the baker’s

“Since Greggs couldn’t deliver, we thought we’d give it a bash”

Greenburn Drive, Bridge of Don, Market Street, Banchory and Ballater shops.

Shares in Greggs reached an all-time high on the back of the hype surrounding the vegan snack.

A Greggs spokesman said that there was a possibility of the item being sold in more Scottish stores depending on how popular it proves.