{"id":1795,"date":"2025-07-15T09:25:03","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T09:25:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/1795\/"},"modified":"2025-07-15T09:25:03","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T09:25:03","slug":"popular-scots-bakery-shuts-down-and-staff-let-go-after-major-fire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/1795\/","title":{"rendered":"Popular Scots bakery shuts down and staff let go after major fire"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A POPULAR Scots bakery has announced its closure following a major fire.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/where\/hamilton\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hamilton<\/a>-based Cadzow Bakehouse is known for its handcrafted breads, cakes, savoury goods and sweet treats.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Cadzow Bakehouse storefront in Hamilton.\" height=\"731\" width=\"960\" data-credit=\"\" data-img=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Cadzow-Bakehouse.png\" data-caption=\"Cadzow Bakehouse is known for its handcrafted breads, cakes and savoury goods\"   loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Cadzow-Bakehouse.png\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>3<\/p>\n<p>Cadzow Bakehouse is known for its handcrafted breads, cakes and savoury goods<a href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Building fire with firetruck responding.\" height=\"413\" width=\"620\" data-credit=\"Cadzow Bakehouse\" data-img=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-2025-07-15T083631.061.png\" data-caption=\"A blaze ripped through an industrial unit next to the business's kitchen\"   loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-2025-07-15T083631.061.png\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>3<\/p>\n<p>A blaze ripped through an industrial unit next to the business&#8217;s kitchenCredit: Cadzow Bakehouse<a href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Man wearing a Mutya, Keisha &amp; Siobhan t-shirt.\" height=\"609\" width=\"471\" data-credit=\"Cadzow Bakehouse\" data-img=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Cadzow-2.png\" data-caption=\"Staff told customers the bakery has had to let four staff members go\"   loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Cadzow-2.png\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>3<\/p>\n<p>Staff told customers the bakery has had to let four staff members goCredit: Cadzow Bakehouse<\/p>\n<p>On Sunday, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/topic\/fire\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">blaze<\/a> ripped through an industrial unit next to the business&#8217;s production kitchen.<\/p>\n<p>While nobody was injured, staff say the building was deemed structurally unsafe.<\/p>\n<p>They told loyal customers on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/topic\/social-media\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">social media<\/a> that both its branches in Hamilton and Bothwell have had to close, with no reopening date set.<\/p>\n<p>The fire means the bakery has had to let four members of staff go.<\/p>\n<p>In a video, staff said: &#8220;The building is not in a good way, and we are not going to get back into it.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are still waiting to find out if they will allow us in to salvage our equipment, which as far as I know, is in good working order. It just needs cleaning.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;If they do allow us to do that, we will be moving our production back to our Hamilton shop.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It means we probably won&#8217;t be able to open our Bothwell shop for a while.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;ve had to let four of our staff members go, and it is not for any fault of their own. It absolutely sucks.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Cadzow Bakehouse added in the caption: &#8220;For now, both shops are shut and all baking has halted with no reopening date set. <\/p>\n<p>Shock moment pensioner rams into bakery after accidentally hitting accelerator<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;ll keep you all updated where possible. Any questions, just get in touch to ask.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;As Ben says, if anyone is hiring, looking for a sick barista, a magician in the kitchen, customer service savant, or a piece artiste, then please, please give us a shout. We have some amazing people in need of employment.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Customers flocked to the comments to react to the &#8220;terrible&#8221; news.<\/p>\n<p>One wrote: &#8220;So sad to see this post. You have been an incredible addition to Hamilton, and I hope that you recover from this and can rebuild your wonderful business. The good people of Hamilton will be right behind you.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Another said: &#8220;So sorry for you. Can tell you are truly gutted and devastated. I do hope you find another unit soon. I&#8217;m sure your loyal followers will support you still, and you will get back up and running soon.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>A third added: &#8220;Sorry to hear this. You&#8217;ve got amazing local support and they will be all queuing up when you open back up. Some tough times ahead, but you&#8217;ve got a loyal customer base who will be waiting and ready when you are.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>A fourth weighed in: &#8220;Devastating news, glad everyone is safe and hopeful you can retrieve your appliances and equipment. Look forward to hearing of your triumphant return.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A POPULAR Scots bakery has announced its closure following a major fire. 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