Rowies · The Scottish bakery shop
Good questions. Useful answers.
For the latest services and charges, check our delivery information and the options shown at checkout. For an existing order, include your order number when you contact our team.
A little help
Good to know
What is an Aberdeen buttery?
An Aberdeen buttery is also known as a rowie. Our Rowies collection includes traditional Aberdeen rowies made in Aberdeen. Open each product for its pack size and current availability.
Which rowie pack should I choose?
Choose a pack of 4 or a larger quantity of 12, 20, 40 or 80 rowies, subject to availability. The larger quantities contain multiple packs: for example, 40 rowies means 10 packs of 4. Check the individual product title and quantity before adding it to your basket.
Can I choose a preferred delivery date?
Check the delivery options shown in your basket and at checkout. If a preferred-date option is offered, it is a request and may depend on the destination, stock and courier service. For an occasion or a larger order, contact our team before ordering.
Does my order confirmation mean my parcel has been dispatched?
Your order confirmation acknowledges your purchase. It does not itself confirm dispatch. Check any dispatch notification for the status of your parcel, and contact us with your order number if you need help.
How long does delivery take?
Delivery timing depends on your postcode, the products in your basket, stock availability and the service offered. Check our delivery information and the options shown at checkout before paying. Ask us before ordering if you need food for a particular date.
How much does delivery cost?
Enter your delivery address at checkout to see the available services and charge for your basket before payment. Remote postcodes and special services may have different charges or availability.
How can I track my parcel?
Use the tracking link in your dispatch notification if one is provided. Check your spam or junk folder if you cannot find it. If you still need help, contact us with your order number and delivery postcode.
Do you deliver to the Highlands, islands or Northern Ireland?
Available delivery services depend on the destination and the contents of your basket. Check the options for your postcode at checkout. For chilled products or a time-sensitive order, please ask us about suitability before ordering.
Can I arrange Saturday delivery?
Use a Saturday delivery service only if it is explicitly offered for your address at checkout. Choosing a Saturday as a preferred date does not by itself change a standard delivery service.
What should I do if my delivery is delayed?
Check the parcel tracking first, then contact us with your order number if the parcel is overdue. Tell us whether your order contains chilled food or is needed for an occasion so we can investigate with the relevant details.
Can I order for delivery outside the UK?
Selected products can be sent to selected international destinations by custom quote. Please contact Rowies with the products, country and postcode before placing an order. Available services depend on the destination and products.
How should I store my rowies and other bakery products?
Storage and shelf life vary by product. Follow the storage instructions and use-by or best-before date on the packaging. Ask us about the exact product before ordering if you need it for a later date. Do not assume that all bakery items have the same shelf life.
Can I freeze my products?
Check the freezing instructions on each product label. Freezing suitability varies, and a product should not be assumed suitable for freezing or refreezing. Contact us about the specific product if the information you need is missing.
What should I do when chilled food arrives?
Unpack your order promptly, inspect the products and follow the storage instructions on the labels. Refrigerate items marked “keep refrigerated” straight away. If a chilled item arrives warm, damaged or in a condition that concerns you, do not eat it; contact us with your order details.
Where can I find ingredients, allergens and dietary information?
Read the individual product information and always check the label supplied with your order, as recipes and manufacturing details can change. If an ingredient or allergen detail is missing, ask us before buying. Do not assume that every item in a collection or hamper has the same dietary suitability.
Can I change my order, address or delivery details?
Contact us as soon as possible with your order number and the change you need. We will check what is possible. Changes may be unavailable once packing or dispatch is under way.
What if something is missing, damaged or incorrect?
Tell us as soon as you notice a problem. Include your order number, the affected item and a short description. Keep the packaging and take clear photographs of damage or incorrect items so you can share them with our team if requested.
Can I return an item?
Please contact us before sending anything back so we can advise on the next steps. Perishable food has special return restrictions. For damaged, faulty or incorrect products, tell us what has happened. See our refund policy for the current terms.
Which payment methods can I use?
Available payment methods are displayed at checkout. Check your basket, address and total before completing your purchase. If you need help with a payment problem, describe the issue without sending card numbers or payment security codes.
Can I send a gift directly to someone else?
Use the recipient’s name and address as the delivery details, and check the postcode carefully. Make sure someone can receive and promptly unpack any chilled items. Check the selected gift product for what is included.
Can I include a gift message?
Check the gift and basket options when placing your order. If a message option is not shown, ask us before ordering so we can confirm what is possible. Please add your name to the message so the recipient knows who sent it.
Can you help with corporate gifts or larger bakery orders?
Send an enquiry with the quantity, budget, preferred date, destination postcodes and dietary requirements. Let us know whether the gifts are going to one address or several, and whether you need a message or branded insert. We will confirm the available options before you commit.
Can I order ahead for Christmas, Burns Night or another occasion?
Please enquire early for larger or seasonal orders. Include the date, quantities and products you have in mind so we can confirm availability and delivery options.
What can I buy from Rowies?
Start with Aberdeen butteries and explore cakes, traybakes, shortbread, biscuits and oatcakes. Our wider shop also includes Scottish savouries, cheese, deli favourites, tea and coffee, and food gifts. Product availability is shown on the individual listings.
How do I contact Rowies about my order?
Use our contact form and include your order number, the email used to order and the delivery postcode. Tell us which products are affected and what help you need.
