Great Glen Charcuterie opens new purpose-built facility.
Award-winning Highland producer Great Glen Charcuterie has moved into a new, purpose-built facility near Spean Bridge, marking a significant step forward for the family-run business after more than 20 years in its original home.
Founded in 2003 by husband-and-wife team Jan Jacob and Anja Baak, Great Glen Charcuterie has built a strong reputation for producing high-quality cured meats using traditional European methods combined with the finest Scottish ingredients. Their range includes salami, chorizo and air-dried meats, all carefully crafted and slowly matured.
For the past 22 years, production has taken place in the Old Butchershop in Roy Bridge. While full of character and history, the space had become increasingly limited as the business grew, with plans for expansion first considered over a decade ago.
The vision was to create a new unit at the bottom of the owners’ driveway - a facility designed specifically for charcuterie production. However, the project faced delays due to a lengthy planning process, followed by further setbacks during the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time, co-founder Jan Jacobs also experienced a period of ill health, making the journey even more challenging.
Despite these obstacles, the new facility is now complete and fully operational.
“We are absolutely delighted to finally be here,” said Anja Baak Director at Great Glen Charcuterie. “It has been a long road, but this new space allows us to do what we do best, even better.”
The Barn - new home of Great Glen Charcuterie
The custom-built unit provides significantly increased curing and drying capacity, giving the team greater control over the maturation process while improving efficiency and consistency. The expanded space will also allow Great Glen Charcuterie to increase production to meet growing demand from delis, farm shops and restaurants across the UK.
The move represents not just an investment in the business, but a commitment to its future, ensuring that traditional charcuterie-making continues to thrive in the Highlands.
Remaining firmly rooted in the Highlands, Great Glen Charcuterie continues to champion slow food, craftsmanship and local sourcing, while embracing this new chapter of growth.