Ordered 2 packets of Arbroath smokies and 4 x Scottish plain loafs. Firstly, what an absolute pleasure you all are to deal with, love the personal message on the box. Delivery and packaging is subl... See more
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I have ordered on line on two occasions now and cannot praise this company highly enough on their level of customer service and quality of their food. We live on the wirral but my husband is originall... See more
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I received my order today and im so happy with it ..it was well packed and was all cold i ordered the steak pie and they look so delish and the mince pies and beef sausages and cant get them in Manch... See more
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A really great experience from ordering to quality of produce. I will start with only moan and that is nothing to do with McDonald and sons. The courier service dpd is diabolical I am hoping it’s more... See more
Company details
- #7 of 34 best companies in Butcher
- #3 of 12 best companies in Butcher shop deli
- #15 of 73 best companies in Food producer
- #1 of 3 best companies in Meat Packer
- #4 of 28 best companies in Meat Products
- #11 of 77 best companies in Online Food Ordering Service
About MacDonald & Son Butchers
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👨👩👦👦Who are we? David Robb MacDonald was born in Dundee, Scotland in 1911 and opened his first shop on Logie Street, Lochee in 1935. In a short time, David realised that there was a thriving demand for meat among the residents of Dundee and decided to move into a bigger shop on the High Street of Lochee. A few years later, and after relocating the business twice, the MacDonald & Son name is still just as popular as it was over 80 years ago.
During this time, David’s son Brian joined the business and learned the trade. Brian took over the business fully at the age of 20 and has built one of Dundee’s oldest and respected family businesses. Over the past 55 years under Brian, the MacDonald & Son name has become renowned for the quality of its meat. To this day it continues to produce the same products that have been enjoyed by generations.
🍖Our Produce We pride ourselves on the quality and consistency of our products. Our aim is to provide our customers with quality sourced meat and to offer great tasting Scottish produce.
All of our red meat is sourced from farms in Aberdeenshire or the Scottish Highlands. The cattle are grass fed all year round and are 30 day aged.
🥩What makes our steaks different? The farmers we buy our cattle from graze the stock in fields next to the North Sea. Salt from the sea gets into the earth and thus into the cattle. This produces a excellent flavour in all our steaks.
🚚How are the boxes delivered? All our customers goods are vac packed and sent in a chilled box. The goods are then sent overnight using DPD which means it arrives to our customers doors cool and fresh.
We send boxes all over the UK and our customers have the convenience of choosing a specific delivery day that suits them best.
On the day of delivery, our customers receive and email and text notification giving them a 1 hour delivery window.
Contact info
174 High Street, DD2 3BZ, Dundee, United Kingdom
- 01382 611348
- speaktothebutcher@macdonaldbutchers.co.uk
- macdonaldbutchers.co.uk
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Wonderful company
Wonderful company. 1st class service. Ex food. Sooo happy with my order. Will DEF be buying again.
Thank you so much.
29 February 2024
Haggis pies are fantastic and the lorne…
Haggis pies are fantastic and the lorne sausage is the best I’ve ever had.
29 February 2024
Made two orders over the last couple of…
Made two orders over the last couple of months, and have not been disappointed, the service is great the staff are friendly always available to answer any questions.
28 February 2024
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Excellent ordering process
Excellent ordering process, smooth and simple, excellent product as well, reasonable, very high quality, zero complaints, will certainly be ordering again from you
12 February 2024
Easy to order packaged really well and…
Easy to order packaged really well and the quality of the products are excellent. Will definitely be using you again
22 February 2024
Will use again
Easy navigation and ordering on online system. Delivery time honoured and extremely well packaged. Will use again.
22 February 2024
Absolutely delicious
Absolutely delicious! Packed really well and delivered on time, order and you won't be disappointed!
22 February 2024
The quality of the produce
I moved south 27 years ago. I will always miss Scottish Fair.
This Butcher provided me with quality fair and everything I asked for.
Very well packaged and fresh and I live in Oxfordshire!
I am absolutely over the moon with my delivery. And thank you for the wee personal touch. Definitely will be ordering again soon 🥰
17 February 2024
Unprompted review
Excellent fresh food……Highly Recommend
Excellent fresh food……delivered next day or day of your choice. All items packaged well and arrived in pristine condition. The amazing steak pies just like my lovely mum used to make …..and the gravy sent in sealed pots to ensure no mishaps during transition !…..I also ordered quite a few pineapple cakes !! Amazing……so delicious and travelled well too……I shall be ordering from you again soon ……so pleased I can get a taste of my homeland……Scotland. Traditional scottish food…..although I now live in Devon.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND ……..well done Bobby and Family/Team
Mandy in Devon
10 February 2024
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Absolutely the most delicious steak &…
Absolutely the most delicious steak & black pudding pies I’ve ever tasted . Can’t wait to try the mutton ones next .
Delivery was very quick , pies were well packaged, no issues with breakages . Perfect service and top quality product . Will definitely order more & already recommended to my friends& family
Reviewed by Naomi Harrison ( jacks Mum)
15 February 2024
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Excellent service and the meat
Excellent service and the meat , pies and bakery good are wonderful. ♥️
12 February 2024
We were delighted to receive our gift…
We were delighted to receive our gift of “your Scottish hamper “ contents enjoyed by every one in our family…
15 December 2023
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Received my order today in the North…
Received my order today in the North penines , already had the burnt rolls, and steak pies and they were fabulous 👌, the true taste of home , ordered quite a few other things and all was in the box packaged well and true to delivery time, I would highly recommend to Scots living south 😀
2 February 2024
Unprompted review
Chewy steak pies
Food was well packaged and the Lorne sausage, steak sausages and fruit slice were great. Large steak pie meat was chewy and gravy was like water and my Large just tried the small steak pies tonight and they meat was chewy in them as well. I have messaged the company to let them know but still no reply yet.
I won't be using again.
18 December 2023
Unprompted review
Outstanding customer service
Outstanding customer service. I ordered a parcel and sadly the postcode was recorded incorrectly due to autofill. When the parcel didn’t arrive and I spoke with them they re-issued to parcel at no extra cost!
Excellent produce as well.
Thank you Macdonald’s
2 December 2023
Unprompted review
Heavenly Mutton Scotch Pies…
I just ordered some Mutton Scotch Pies and they were absolutely heavenly - just as I remember them from my time in Scotland in the early 2000’s. Lovely pastry and deliciously peppery! Would recommend them! Much better than Beef Scotch Pies!
30 November 2023
Unprompted review
The meat I ordered was excellent…
The meat I ordered was excellent quality. It was very well packed and arrived on the day I had requested. The personalised smiley face on the box was a lovely touch
8 November 2023
Great service quick delivery and well…
Great service quick delivery and well packaged
14 November 2023
Fan Daby Dozy
Fan Daby Dozy indeed.
Simply superb.
Fantastic customer service and contact.
Highly recommended
14 November 2023
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