Become a supplier

From island brewers like Islay Ales to bakers and makers including Mull’s Coffee Roasters and Jura’s Island Bakehouse - we are so pleased to stock and sell such quality products. At Caledonian MacBrayne, we’re also proud to work as partners to island businesses, taking production materials onto the islands and transporting their finished products to the rest of the country and the world.  

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We work with over 67 island based and local suppliers.

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Our suppliers are spread across 15 islands across our network

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72% of our suppliers are based on Scotland’s islands

How to become a supplier

Caledonian MacBrayne is committed to helping the communities we work in to thrive. We love working with suppliers who are based in Scotland, on the west coast and on the islands - whether through promoting, selling or using their produce on-board. Our team has spent years cultivating these important relationships. If you'd like to find out more, come and Opens in new windowmeet our current suppliers. 

How to become a supplier in 5 simple steps 

  1. Learn more

    Meet our current suppliers on our Opens in new windowYouTube channel - and see if you think you’d be a great fit. 

  2. Meet requirements

    Before applying, consider whether you are confident about quality, output and demand and that you’re ready to meet compliance standards. For food businesses, this includes environmental health signoffs and accreditations. For other businesses – we’ll want to see documents or information that supports your own processes. Don’t forget, we’ll have people to help and support you do this – so regardless, it’s always a good time to begin.  

  3. Apply online

    Fill out our Opens in new windowsupplier application form

  4. Review

    We’ll assess your application – looking at quality, pricing, shelf-readiness, accreditations and delivery logistics. 

  5. Join our network

    If successful, we’ll guide you through onboarding – from contracts and ordering systems to getting your products onto our vessels. 

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