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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Make her day extra special

Treat Mum to something truly special with our Mother's Day Hamper, filled with artisan cheeses, gourmet accompaniments, and handpicked treats. Perfectly curated for a luxurious celebration, it's a thoughtful way to show your appreciation with every bite.

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Mother's Day Collection

Show your love and appreciation with our Mother’s Day collection, featuring indulgent artisan treats, perfectly paired wines, and beautifully curated gift hampers. Whether you're planning a cosy celebration or searching for the perfect heartfelt gift, our selection is designed to make her day extra special.

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Visit Our Wine Bar

On Friday and Saturday nights, our little shop transforms into a cosy wine bar.

Savour exquisite artisan wines thoughtfully paired with a selection of our finest deli treats and charcuterie.

Join us for an intimate, flavourful evening that celebrates the art of good wine and great company.

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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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  • Christmas Product Launches!

    Christmas Product Launches!

    Hello there, cheese and wine aficionados! Yes, we know we might be jumping the gun a little bit, but hey, we couldn't resist - the holiday spirit is just too...

    Christmas Product Launches!

    Hello there, cheese and wine aficionados! Yes, we know we might be jumping the gun a little bit, but hey, we couldn't resist - the holiday spirit is just too...

  • News From The Cheeseboard

    News From The Cheeseboard

    Welcome back to another issue of News From The Cheeseboard. This month at Starter Culture we have improved opening hours, an exciting tasting event announcement and, of course, a brand...

    News From The Cheeseboard

    Welcome back to another issue of News From The Cheeseboard. This month at Starter Culture we have improved opening hours, an exciting tasting event announcement and, of course, a brand...

  • Meet the Culture Starters - Paisley Drinks Co.

    Meet the Culture Starters - Paisley Drinks Co.

    We recently met up with Brian O'Shea the man behind Paisley Drinks Co to discuss how his journey has been.    When and why did you start your business? We launched...

    Meet the Culture Starters - Paisley Drinks Co.

    We recently met up with Brian O'Shea the man behind Paisley Drinks Co to discuss how his journey has been.    When and why did you start your business? We launched...

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