Scotland boasts a large geographical area and this means there's plenty of room for a diverse collection of chocolate shops, chocolate brands, chocolatiers, and chocolate makers. Due to the vast distances in Scotland, many of the national chains stick to the main cities within the country, meaning there's a fantastic selection of chocolate shops and makers right across the land.
Inevitably, you'll discover fewer chocolate makers in the Highlands and Islands, but I still found a few makers to include in my list.
The Best Chocolate Shops in Scotland
This list is sorted alphabetically. To find your nearest chocolate shops and brands, click here.
COCO Chocolatier
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
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Cadbury°
Gretna Gateway Outlet Village, Gretna Green, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
Livingston Designer Outlet, West Lothian, Scotland
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Caithness Chocolate
Wick, Caithness, Scotland
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Charlotte Flower Chocolates
Aberfeldy, Perth and Kinross, Scotland
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Bean-to-Bar
Chocolate Tree
Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland
Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland
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Chocolate and Love
Perth, Perthshire, Scotland
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Chocolate Books on Amazon°
My growing chocolate book library is a testament to the addictive nature of recipe books. My collection of chocolate books spans the history of chocolate, recipes, tales of chocolate makers, and even the science behind chocolate. Amazon has a huge range of chocolate books, ideal as gifts or for research, usually available in print or Kindle formats.
Get your chocolate shopping delivered faster with a free trial of Amazon Prime. Terms apply; new accounts only. No code needed. Shop at Amazon°
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Cocoa Mountain
Sutherland, Scottish Highlands, Scotland
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Hotel Chocolat°
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Braehead Shopping Centre, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Inverness, Scottish Highlands, Scotland
St. Enoch Shopping Centre, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
The Centre, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland
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Charming and Delightful Letterbox Gifts°
Letterbox Gifts sends out a different hand-wrapped letterbox-sized gift box each month for 3 or 6 months. They fill their luxurious gift boxes with a variety of treats including chocolates, smellies and homewares.
Save 10% on your order at Letterbox Gifts, excluding subscription and corporate orders. Use code SPRING10 at the checkout. Shop at Letterbox Gifts°
Ends on Sunday 31st December 2023. Terms and exclusions may apply. See website for details.
Hotel Chocolat & Café°
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Fort Kinnaird, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
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Iain Burnett Highland Chocolatier
Grandtully, Perthshire, Scotland
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Lindt°
Livingston Designer Outlet, West Lothian, Scotland
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Mirrie Dancers Chocolatier
Kirkwall, Orkney, Scotland
Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland
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Bean-to-Bar
Pacari
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
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Quirky Gift Library
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
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A LUSH Chocolatey Spa Treatment For Well-Deserved Indulgent Pampering°
Enjoy some chocolate themed pampering at your nearest LUSH Spa. Indulge in a one hour full body Hot Chocolate Scrub and Rose Serum massage as a treat for all the senses. You'll also receive a sparkling cloud cocktail while you're there.
Sugarsnap Chocolate
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
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The Cocoa Bean Company
Braehead Shopping Centre, Glasgow, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Twynholm, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland
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The New Chocolate Company
Port Glasgow, Renfrewshire, Scotland
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Ingredients & Gifts From Chocolate Trading Co°
Picture an online chocolate paradise and you've just thought of Chocolate Trading Co. From chocolate making ingredients through to chocolate gifts, chocolate boxes, chocolate bars, chocolate wedding favours, and hot chocolate, they stock just about anything related to cacao from a wide range of luxury brands around the world.
Get free delivery on orders over £35 (excluding sales and trade items). Use code WYS35 at the checkout. Shop at Chocolate Trading Company°
Ends on Sunday 31st December 2023. Terms and exclusions may apply. See website for details.
Save 10% on orders, excluding trade and sale products. Use code CHOCO10DEC23 at the checkout. Shop at Chocolate Trading Company°
Ends on Sunday 31st December 2023. Terms and exclusions may apply. See website for details.
I've excluded supermarkets and franchise stores from this list. I urge you to support your local chocolate makers as many of them are crafting superb quality chocolate treats and gifts. I've listed bean to bar chocolate makers seperately. If you are a real chocolate fan, try a chocolate bar from your local craft chocolate maker and you'll be blown away by how different it tastes compared to mass-produced chocolate. I've also listed national chocolate chains seperately, and have defined a chain as a business that has at least two stores.
Disclaimer: Distances in this calculator are approximate and are listed as the crow flies (you know, the fastest way to get to chocolate). Online shops are normally open to place orders 24/7, subject to availability. For physical shops, check store opening hours before travelling to avoid disappointment.