Welcome to Starter Culture

An artisan cheese, wine and deli shop, offering charcuterie, baked goods, craft beers, hampers and more from speciality producers located across Scotland and beyond.

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T'is the Season 🎅

It’s the most wonderful (and busiest) time of the year! As we get ready for Christmas, please take note of our festive order dates:

📦 Last delivery orders: December 17

🎁 Last collection orders: December 20

🚫 No collections on December 24

Thank you for shopping small and supporting local this season - we can’t wait to help you create the perfect Christmas spread.

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Our Festive Range

Tasting Events

Experience an evening of expertly curated drinks tasting at Starter Culture, where each event showcases unique selections from around the world.

Guided by knowledgeable hosts, these sessions are designed flavours across the drinks spectrum.

Perfect for wine enthusiasts and novices alike, our tasting events offer a cosy, engaging setting to savour and discover.

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What our customers say

  • Melissa Robertson

    Attended a private cheese/wine tasting evening at Starter Culture for a birthday celebration and it was fantastic! The selection of cheeses paired perfectly with the wines, and the knowledgeable staff made the experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommend for a unique and delicious birthday treat!

  • Erich Rau

    When my wife and I want to treat ourselves, this is our go-to spot. A nicely curated selection of wines and craft beers, some truly delicious cheeses, and incredibly friendly and knowledgeable staff. Every time we go in there's something new and interesting to try.

  • Nikki Mcd

    We went along for the fizz tasting evening. 5 different wines paired with 5 different cheeses. A full explanation of each as you go. A really wonderful way to spend an evening. We’ll be back!
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