James Alexander & Son
- Telephone 01357 521366
- Opening times Mon–Thu & Sat 7am–5pm; Fri 7am–5.30pm. Closed Sun.
Serving Strathaven since 1989, this classic high-street butcher is a family-run affair, known for its trusted suppliers and popular pies.
Listed in the Lanarkshire Larder – order a print copy (free + p&p).
This old-fashioned, family butcher has been in Strathaven since 1989 and son Scott Alexander now runs the busy shop on Common Green. Alexander, who is always happy to chat with customers about the provenance of his wares, sources the majority of his meat from local suppliers including beef from nearby Strathaven House and pork from Robertson’s Fine Foods in Ardrossan. The steak pie and steak and sausage pie are particularly popular.
- Open since: 1989
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Strathaven, South Lanarkshire's food town
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A round-up of the town's food shops and local produce
About 20 minutes drive south of East Kilbride and Hamilton lies the historic market town of Strathaven which has, in recent years, quietly come out of the shadow of those two powerhouses of South Lanarkshire to assert itself as a foodie destination that…
