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SHOPPING & RETAIL
01887 840775
145 South Street, St Andrews, KY16 9UN
Master Chocolatier and Truffle Specialist Iain
Burnett produces award-winning, artisan delights
from his base in Grandtully. Grandtully is a pretty
village lying close to Aberfeldy, nestled deep in
the stunning scenic surrounds of Perthshire, and
for high-end chocolate enthusiasts, a pilgrimage
here is a must. The Highland Chocolatier’s shop is
an elegantly opulent affair and with its chandelier
lighting and glamorous gold, black and red decor, it’s
the perfect place to select a romantic gift for a loved
one. If you’d like to add a tipple to your chocolate
purchase, select from one of the gin, champagne,
whisky or even non-alcoholic tea pairings. The
gift showroom not only contains edible items, but
homeware and fine vintage style gifts are also
available to purchase. If you’d like to learn a little
more about the velvet sweet stuff, pay a visit to the
exhibition area. Audio guided tours and tastings are
available, while multimedia presentations provide
an informative experience taking you through the
history and production methods of chocolate, as
well as providing some lesser known facts about
the dark stuff. You can also watch the masters at
work as they create their delicacies before your
very eyes. Then, once you’ve built up an appetite
surrounded by all this mouthwatering chocolate,
why not round off your trip with a tempting snack or
cake and drink in the adjoining Chocolate Lounge?
For a really decadent treat, try the award winning
Hot Velvet Ganache paired with a chocolate
Genoise sponge. This four-star visitor attraction
is a slice of heaven for chocoholics and it’s easy
to see why Iain Burnett and his team have won so
many awards. So if you’d like the chance to try and
buy some of the finest chocolate in the world, make
sure you make the trip to The Highland Chocolatier.
IAIN BURNETT THE HIGHLAND CHOCOLATIER
