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Baxters Visitor Centre

Baxter’s Visitor Centre & Restaurant located just outside the lovely town of Fochabers offers a variety of speciality shops, featuring a wide range of Baxters food products, as well as wines and whiskies, clothing, cookware & gifts.

There is  George Baxter’s Cellar Shop, Mrs Baxter’s Cook Shop and The Coat and Swagger Shop , whilst the Baxters Gift Shop provides a selection of decorative lifestyle items and gifts.

A trip to Baxters wouldn’t be complete without a visit to one of their restaurants, where a sample of delicious Scottish fayre is served, including Baxters famous soups, pancakes fresh from the griddle and home baked pastries, in a relaxed and friendly environment.

The full Baxters Visitor Centre & Restaurant (Fochabers) website can be viewed at the following link:

Baxters Visitor Centre & Restaurant (Fochabers)

Baxters Highland Village

West of the bridge over the Spey at Fochabers is Baxters Highland Village, which charts the history of the Baxter family and their well-known brand of quality Scottish foodstuffs, founded in 1868. There’s a shop and cafe, and a factory tour with cookery demonstrations on weekdays.

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Come and share in the story of the growth of the Baxter family business from a small grocery shop to an international food company.

Visit George Baxter’s original Victorian grocery shop and find out how the bountiful produce of the hills and glens was transformed into tasty soups and jams by generations of Baxter wives and daughters.

There are Film shows at 11am, 2pm and 3pm daily.

“The Baxters Highland Village offers a variety of speciality shops, stocked with a wide range of Baxters and Audrey Baxter range of food products, as well as wines and whiskies, speciality foods, clothing, cookware and gifts.

George Baxter’s Cellar Shop stocks all of the Baxters food range, made here in Fochabers, as well as the popular Audrey Baxter range of speciality products. A wide choice of branded foods sourced from around the world, are also available, including many wines and a fine range of whisky. A haven for the enthusiastic cook, Mrs Baxter’s Cook Shop is packed full of practical items for the kitchen. A selection of fine clothing and accessories are on offer at the Coat and Swagger shop, whilst the Baxters Gift Shop provides a selection of decorative lifestyle items and gifts.

A trip to Baxters wouldn’t be complete without a visit to one of our restaurants, where a sample of delicious Scottish fayre is served, including Baxters famous soups, pancakes fresh from the griddle and home baked pastries, in a relaxed and friendly environment.”

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Inland from the coast is the town of Fochabers and home to the Baxters soups factory.

The A98 runs inland, bypassing the coastal town of Buckie, to reach the pleasant little town of Fochabers, 12 miles west of Cullen. The town is best known as the home of the famous Baxter family, whose name has become synonymous with food, especially soup.

Five miles north of Fochabers, at the mouth of the River Spey, is Spey Bay, site of the Tugnet Ice House, which was built in 1830 to store ice for packing salmon, and now houses an exhibition on the salmon industry and the wildlife of the Spey Estuary. May-Sep daily 1100-1600. Free. T01309-673701.

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Fochabers is on the main A96  Aberdeen - Inverness route and there are regular buses to and from various towns en route, such as  Elgin ,  Forres and  Nairn . There are also Bluebird Buses, Tel. 01224-212266, to Banff, via Cullen and Portsoy.

Local Sights & Activities for Fochabers

The Baxters factory now stands west of the bridge over the Spey by the A98, and the Baxter's visitor centre tells the story of the famous food-producing family from 1868, when George and Margaret Baxter opened their grocery shop in Spey Street. There are also factory tours on weekdays, and cooking demonstrations. The Baxter's Spey Restaurant serves good cheap meals and snacks. Factory tours Mon-Fri 1000-1130 and 1230-1600. Free. Tel. 820666, www.baxters.com

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There's accommodation in town at the Gordon Arms Hotel, 80 High St, Tel. 820508. Also Mrs Shand, at Castlehill Cottage, Blackdam, Tel. 820761.

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Baxters Highland Village welcomes over 220,000 visitors a year. Set on the banks of the River Spey, near the small village of Fochabers, we have something for every member of the family. Arrive at the Great Hall where you can experience the magic of the Baxters story through our audio-visual presentation and take the opportunity to sample some of our wonderful products. Browse around the Old Shop – just like it was in Victorian days and soak up the friendly highland atmosphere which brings so many visitors back again and again. You can also shop in style. Baxters Highland Village offers four speciality shops for the complete Baxters experience. Mrs Baxter's Cookshop stocks everything you need for the kitchen in a contemporary setting, Coat & Swagger offers a selection of gifts clothing and accessories. A full range of Baxters products can be purchased in our George Baxter's Cellar and Baxters At Home provides a unique selection of decorative and practical items for a modern lifestyle.

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Welcome to Baxters Kitchen, our online shop where you can buy all of your favourite Baxters products including our famous soups, chutneys, jams, and beetroots. 

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Over the past 150 years, Baxters has grown from a single store in Scotland to become a famous food brand, and transformed into a global enterprise.

Our passion for food that truly nourishes people is reflected in the delicious products we produce, the quality of our ingredients and the love that people everywhere have for Baxters brands over generations and across the world.

Our Purpose

We are a caring family business, driven by a passion for providing great quality food and a desire to nurture our brands and our people.

A desire to be different, be better is the foundation of our success and it is on this foundation we have built our values:

• Be collaborative – we are one worldwide family that cares deeply about each other; we work together, supporting one another to achieve our shared goals.
• Be brilliant – we are ambitious and build on our rich history of innovation with entrepreneurial agility, sharing inspired ideas that will evolve our business.
• Be accountable – we take ownership and pride in the work that we do, being responsible for the results we achieve and supporting others to do the same.
• Be responsible – we take our responsibility to society seriously; we are committed to always doing the right thing, and acting in a sustainable, ethical way.
• Be respectful – we will always value each other, and every single member of the Baxters family will be treated with openness, clarity, fairness and inclusion.

Join our team and become a part of what makes us ‘different and better’!

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Employee Benefits Poster

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Buyer to join our European Procurement Team based at our Fochabers site.

The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders to identify requirements & develop sourcing strategies to reduce costs, improve supplier performance, manage demand and mitigate risk across Baxters Food Group European Procurement.

We seek a Buyer with a minimum 6+ years professional working, 3+ in procurement environment. Experience in procurement of direct spend categories and commercial knowledge / basic contract law is a must and experience in a food industry is an advantage (e.g. vegetables, oils, packaging).

Have completed bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related field with a deep understanding of sourcing and business processes and experience of contract negotiations is required.

Excellent communication skills, both written and oral – confident and effective communicator at all levels, whether informal discussion or formal presentations and a passion for continuous improvement - can confidently & independently lead an agenda & drive it forward. Advanced English, Polish is a plus.

If this sounds like a perfect position for you, or someone you know, please get in contact with HR.

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Multi-Skilled Engineer - Burntwood Site

Our exceptional Burntwood site are seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join their team. The successful candidate shall undertake general maintenance and installation within the company, complete planned day-to-day maintenance and cover the maintenance function for all the production areas.

The successful candidate must have a formal Engineering qualification, with experience with PLC equipment and packing machinery. 18th Edition Electrical Installation is ideal but not necessary. Experience within a food/beverage industry would also be preferred.

To apply for this position please download the attached application form and email to [email protected]

For further information about this position please see the job description provided or contact us on the email above.

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Browse our website and add items to your basket as you normally would. When you get to your cart page and are ready to checkout, tick "I agree with the terms and conditions." and click the "Pickup In Store" button. Select your Pickup Date and Time and enter the name of the person collecting, your contact number, your email address, your vehicle registration and any special instruction.  Click "Checkout" and fill out the checkout page as usual. At the "Delivery Method" page, ensure that you have ticked "*Store Pickup" or you will be charged for delivery. Should this happen, please contact us.

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Firstly, come to our site at Baxters, Fochabers, IV32 7LD.  You can collect your order in the Click & Collect parking bays opposite the stag statue by following our map .

Please adhere to the 10mph speed limit and beware of site traffic. You should exit via the same route entered.

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Nothing but wait a short time in your vehicle! Our Click & Collect parking bays are monitored so we will see you arrive and speedily bring your order out to you.

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When you collect your order, we’ll ask you for:

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If you're collecting an age-restricted item, such as alcohol, please bring proof that you're aged 18 or over. It's our policy to ask this if you look younger than 25.

Can I change my collection time or date?

Yes, please call us so we can reschedule your collection time or date via 01343 822 505 .

What happens if I miss my collection slot?

We will securely hold your order for a period of 7 days. After this, your order will be returned to our warehouse and an automatic refund will be initiated. Please note that the refund process may take up to 10 days to complete. If you know that you will be unable to make your collection slot, please call us on 01343 822 505 as soon as possible so that we can arrange an alternative slot for you.

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Yes, however to ensure your security and prevent any potential fraud, the person collecting on your behalf will need to present their own ID and your order confirmation email.

Can I return a Click & Collect order?

Yes, we are more than happy to process a return – please see our Delivery & Returns Policy for details. To arrange a return, please contact our team on 01343 822 505 or by emailing [email protected]

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If you have created an account with us, please sign in at https://www.baxtersofscotland.com/account/login and you will be able to view all of your previous orders. Otherwise, please get in touch with our team via 01343 822 505 .

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The Slamdance Film Festival is moving to Los Angeles with its next edition

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The annual Slamdance Film Festival will permanently move to Los Angeles, beginning in 2025. The next edition of the festival will run Feb. 20-26, and be based at the Landmark Theatres Sunset and the DGA Theater Complex, both in West Hollywood.

Slamdance is leaving its longtime home in Park City, Utah, and also its spot on the calendar concurrent with the Sundance Film Festival . Slamdance was established in 1995 by a group of filmmakers who had been rejected by Sundance’s programmers.

Though Slamdance has long had offices in Los Angeles, moving the festival away from Utah and its overlapping dates with Sundance will start a new chapter in the festival’s history.

“We felt that there was space for us in the Los Angeles melting pot to really contribute and to continue the mission of what Slamdance is all about — discovering filmmakers,” said Peter Baxter, president and co-founder of Slamdance.

“There have always been opportunities that we’ve created for filmmakers in Park City, but L.A. is a place where there are actually greater opportunities for Slamdance to grow,” Baxter added. “We’ve been trying very hard to make our festival accessible and inclusive, and that also has to do with socioeconomics. A lot of audience members find going to film festivals quite expensive, and for filmmakers themselves, going to Park City is also a considerable expense.”

Slamdance plans to offer in-person festival passes starting at $50 and to have some programs free to the public.

The news of Slamdance moving to Los Angeles comes at a time when Sundance’s commitment to Park City is under scrutiny. Sundance recently announced that it is accepting applications from other potential host cities for its 2027 edition, when its current contract with Park City is up for renewal. (Sundance representatives declined to comment for this story.) Baxter said that Slamdance’s move to Los Angeles was unrelated to whether Sundance stays in Park City.

Though the two festivals have remained in certain ways intertwined over the years, Slamdance has come into its own. “They have established their own identity with the work that they do within the industry with additional screenings and grants,” said a festival veteran, speaking on condition of anonymity in light of relationships with both Sundance and Slamdance. “They’re not just the anti-Sundance that they were in the first five or 10 years. Having been around as long as they have, now they are an institution in their own right.”

Slamdance alumni have gone on to some of the highest positions in Hollywood. Filmmakers who had their early work shown at the festival include Christopher Nolan , Joe and Anthony Russo, Rian Johnson and Marc Forster, meaning that directors in the DC, Marvel, Star Wars and James Bond franchises all have roots at Slamdance.

Other notable Slamdance alumni include Gina Prince-Bythewood, Lena Dunham, the Safdie brothers, Sean Baker, Merawi Gerima and “Parasite” Oscar winner Bong Joon Ho.

Steven Soderbergh, whose “Sex, Lies and Videotape” in 1989 was a key film in the emergence of Sundance as an industry force, first attended Slamdance in 1996 as a producer on Greg Mottola’s “The Daytrippers.” More recently, Soderbergh premiered his “High Flying Bird” at Slamdance in 2019 .

“It’s a different vibe,” said Soderbergh of the distinction between the two festivals. “The whole ideology behind being an independent filmmaker is not taking no for an answer and figuring out a way to get your work done and to get it seen. So it made total sense to me that somebody would spring up in the shadow of the large Sundance oak tree to provide opportunities for more filmmakers. I was very happy to have my feet on two different skis because I think they both serve a purpose.”

Joe and Anthony Russo , who premiered their film “Pieces” at Slamdance in 1997 before going on to massive success with their Marvel films including “Avengers: Endgame,” also have maintained a close relationship with Slamdance. Since 2018, they have presented an annual $25,000 prize through their production company AGBO.

“Our journey in the film industry began at Slamdance, and our commitment to the festival and the opportunities it offers filmmakers has remained unwavering,” said the Russos in a statement. “The prospect of Slamdance relocating to Los Angeles is truly exciting. This move will undoubtedly broaden its accessibility to countless more filmmakers and audiences alike. We look forward to witnessing the continued growth and impact of Slamdance in its new home.”

Industry insiders and festival alumni are not the only ones to take note of Slamdance’s move from Park City to Los Angeles.

In a statement, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said, “To know the history and landscape of independent storytelling is to know that Los Angeles has always been a home and a source of inspiration for artists, as the creative capital of the world. As we welcome filmmakers, artists and cinema enthusiasts from around the world, the Slamdance Film Festival will serve as a dynamic hub for creativity, connection and job opportunities for Angelenos.”

In the first years of Slamdance’s existence, Sundance founder Robert Redford notoriously said that Slamdance “attached itself to us in a parasitical way.” But he eventually softened his stance and was quoted in The Times in 2002 as saying, “The truth is, I don’t mind you there at all … because the whole point is to promote independent film and we can’t possibly show all the films.”

Each lineup of Slamdance is programmed by filmmakers who have previously had work in the festival, leading to the motto “by filmmakers, for filmmakers.” For example, writer-director Marie Jamora saw her feature “What Isn’t There” play the festival in 2013 and began programming short films in 2014, moving on to programming feature films in 2015 and 2016. She also began producing original content for the festival, served on a jury in 2021 and is currently on the Slamdance board. (She even met her husband at the festival.)

“You’re surrounded by people who are as scrappy as you,” said Jamora, “who are trying to do something a little different, maybe something not completely mainstream. Finding your like-minded tribe. It’s a safe space. We help each other, lift each other up, which I think is really great because the filmmakers that I championed to program their films, I’ve seen their careers take off.”

Sundance Film Festival could leave its longtime Park City home in 2027. It would be the end of an era

Though the festival is not definitely leaving Park City, Utah, after 2026, it has begun the process of exploring other host cities.

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Additionally, the shift to February will add a new spot to the annual festival calendar as the industry moves through a year already marked by stops at Berlin, Austin’s South by Southwest, Cannes, Tribeca, Venice, Telluride, Toronto, New York, L.A.’s AFI Fest and elsewhere.

“We need some more big dots on the calendar,” said Soderbergh. “I think the more stops on the train line that filmmakers have and that audiences have and distributors have, I just think it’s better if there’s more bites at the apple.”

“It’s a devotion,” said festival president Baxter of Slamdance’s underlying ideology, to provide a showcase for emerging talent. “Slamdance means taking filmmaking to the edge.”

Despite challenges faced by film festivals all over the world, their value has arguably never been greater, bringing people together and providing a necessary spotlight. Stepping away from its long entanglement with Sundance, a repositioned Slamdance should provide new opportunities for audiences and filmmakers alike.

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