1872
George Campbell opened his first shop on the south side of Edinburgh
In 1872 a young man by the name of George Campbell, aged 33, opened his door's for business. His ambition was to create a reputation for providing the finest fresh fish, shellfish and smoked fish in Scotland. Four generations of Campbells have followed the same ideals. Today you’ve only to ask anywhere in Scotland to find that George Campbell’s ambition has been more than realised.
1874
Winston Churchill was born
1878
Alexander Graham Bell demonstrates the telephone to the Queen
1879
The Tay Bridge Disaster
1890
Forth Bridge Opens
1895
HP Sauce first regisitered
1896
Newhaven Fish Market in Edinburgh Opened
1897
Queen victoria celebrates her Diamond Jubilee
1901
Move to the West End of Edinburgh
George Campbell & Sons moved to the West End of Edinburgh, retailing in fish, game and poultry
1901
Queen Victoria dies, Edward V11 becomes King
1902
Marmite first produced in Burton Upon Trent
1903
Typhoo Tips Tea first marketed
1908
Bisto Gravy powder is first marketed
1909
First Woolworth's store opens in Liverpool
1910
Edward V11 dies, George V succeeds to the throne
1914
World War 1 begins
1918
Word War 1 ends.
1922
Production of Branston Pickle by Crosse & Blackwell begins at Branston
1924
Gleneagles Hotel Opens in Perthshire, Scotland
1926
The introduction of Michelin Stars
1928
Heinz Baked Bean manufactured in the UK for the first time
1933
FIrst modern "sighting" of the Loch Ness Monster
1937
First issue of Dandy comic
1939
Petrol rationing
1939
World War 2 begins
1940
Food Rationing began
1945
World War 2 ends
1947
NATO was established
1950
Fish was in high demand during the rationing
Although rationing did not come to a complete end until 1954, Fish was still readily available.
1952
Queen Elizabeth II's reign begins
1953
The discovery of DNA Structure
1954
Food Rationing Ended
1961
The first man in Space.
1967
Mr Kipling was founded
1977
Iain George Campbell, (current Managing Director) joins the business
The emphasis moves from retail to supplying hotels and restaurants.
1977
Yorkshire Tea was founded
1979
Highland Spring was founded
1982
Stafford Street Deliveries
In the early 70's, fish deliveries became popular, departing from the George Campbell & Sons shop located on Stafford Street in Edinburgh.
1983
Supplier showcase in the Ballroom in Caledonia hotel - Edinburgh
Promoting the business and the supply to hotels and restaurants around Scotland.
1983
Stafford Street - Iain
Iain Campbell proudly stands with the dedicated team of George Campbell & Sons in the Edinburgh shop.
1984
Roxburgh Hotel Event
Left to right: Robert Thompson, Iain Campbell, Bill Marshall (Chef), Tom Campbell (Father). Robert Thompson worked as a manager for George Campbell & Sons for 45 years.
1988
New production facility in Edinburgh
George Campbell & Sons built a production facility in Edinburgh for smoking and filleting for the food service sector supplying nationally and internationally.
1989
Delivery Vans from Granton
Upgraded vans in order to meet the demands in production and deliveries from George Campbell & Sons processing factory in Granton.
1989
Award Winning
Sea fish Industry Authority grant the 1989 quality award to George Campbell & Sons.
1992
George Campbell & Sons win an Industry Award
A second triumph in being awarded for quality by the Sea Fish Industry Authority in 1992.
1995
Fish preparation continues
Delicate preparations continue to maintain the reputation of George Campbell & Sons.
1998
Factory processing grows bigger
The factory processing team grows as the demand for supplies continues to rise.
2004
Ronnie Wilson at Ferry Road in Edinburgh
This year, Ronnie Wilson celebrates 36 Years with George Campbell & Sons
2005
Relocate to Perth
George Campbell & Sons relocate to Perth, a central position for Scotland, (as 90% of the population of Scotland can get to Perth in 90 minutes).
2007
Liz Taylor Starts working in the Deli
Liz Taylor became a staple part in the daily running of the Perth shop.
2013
The George Campbell & Sons story is heading back to the beginning
The George Campbell & Sons story is heading back to the beginning, extending the shop in order to expand our retail offering. Development for a demonstration & production kitchen suitable for filleting, slicing experiences & visits for new chefs.
2014
The Ryder Cup - Gleneagles
Its all hands on deck for George Campbell & Sons. Iain Campbell & Gordon Paterson portioning & slicing​ for the The Ryder Cup 2014 caterers.
2016
The Great Picnic Event in Perth City
Mitch Reid smiles and demonstrates the process of preparing the fish at The Great Picnic event in Perthshire.
2017
Queensferry Crossing Opens
2022
Celebrating 150 years in business
This year marks the incredible milestone of 150 years in business for George Campbell & Sons, that is still today operated by Iain and Rachael Campbell. A successful family business.