"A little treasure of a butchers"
Quality cuts, house-made sausages & traditional Scottish fare — proudly serving Leithers since generations
Call 0131 554 4046Step into George Bowman and you'll find what Leith locals have known for years — this is the real thing. No supermarket shortcuts, no mystery meat. Just quality cuts selected with care, house-made sausages and bacon crafted the traditional way, and proper Scottish breakfast haggis sliced fresh.
The ladies behind the counter know their craft. They'll help you choose the right cut, explain how to cook it, and never make you feel daft for asking. Whether it's a ribeye for a special dinner, spalebone for the best stew you've ever tasted, or their famous sausages for a weekend fry-up — you're in good hands.
Traditional cuts and house-made favourites, prepared with care every morning
Made in-house using traditional recipes. Our sausages are a local favourite — customers come from across Edinburgh for them.
Made In-HouseProper Scottish breakfast haggis, sliced fresh to order. Perfect for your morning fry-up or Burns Night supper.
Scottish ClassicRibeye, sirloin, and more — properly aged and cut to your preference. "Ribeye to die for," as our customers say.
Premium QualityTraditional cuts for hearty Scottish cooking. Our spalebone makes the finest stew you'll ever taste.
Traditional CutsReal words from our neighbours and regular customers
Little treasure of a butchers. The ladies always advise on what is best choice. They also don't make you feel like a numpty when you ask for cooking instructions! Everything you buy is of the highest quality. Thank you for being there for Leithers.
Top quality fresh meat and pies etc. Sausages and bacon made in house. Friendly service, they are happy to help you choose the right cut of meat. So much better in every way than getting meat from the supermarket.
Top quality butcher with friendly staff prompt service! Produce is second to none.... Best sliced breakfast haggis. Amazing cut of spalebone meat makes the best stew I have ever tasted!! And Ribeye steak to die for 10/10
Friendly staff. Was busy with everyone getting sausages and picking up their orders.
44 Great Junction Street
Leith, Edinburgh
EH6 5LB