Work has started on a new George Street bakery in Aberdeen.
For many, the thoroughfare stretching from the city centre to Powis Place is synonymous with the beloved Thains bakery.
But the new arrival will cater to more international tastes.
New George Street bakery plans
A planning application has been submitted to turn the former Jackie’s Barber Shop at 585 George Street into a potential competitor.
The proposal has been sent to the council by an O F Bakery, but little is known about them.
However work has already begun on changes to the interior of the old hair salon, with a builder seen inside.
A sign for the shop indicates it will specialise in Agege – a soft and sweet type of loaf from Nigeria.
The dense bread is “loved by many” in the African nation.
The shop could well be a hit, as Aberdeen has the largest Nigerian community in Scotland.
Permission has not yet been granted for the work, however.
‘Positive attempt’ to revive old premises
The planning papers add that “minor internal alterations” will be needed, with an extract fan to be fitted and bread-making equipment installed.
Neil Rothnie architecture adds that the plan comes at a time of “retail decline” across the UK.
They add: “This application should be seen as a positive attempt to reuse the existing premises.”
You can see the 585 George Street plans here.
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