Tribute paid to Reid's of Caithness founder

THE Caithness businessman who started an award-winning bakery firm has died at the age of 75.

Donnie Reid, a master baker, launched Reid’s of Caithness in 1966 after building his first shop in Castletown.

The business expanded and is now a well-known brand whose products sell all over the world.

Mr Reid died just a few days after the firm won the Scottish Baker of the Year 2017 award in Glasgow at the weekend.

Read more in this week's Caithness Courier.

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