The Cheese Lady

The Cheese Lady: artisan cheese shop with online store and two locations in Scotland

The Cheese Lady is an artisan cheese shop that presents itself as award-winning and sells a selection of farmhouse and artisan cheeses from the British Isles and continental Europe. Its catalogue is organised by country of origin, type of milk, style, texture, and drink pairing, and includes cheeses from England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland, and Wales.

Cheese catalogue and search filters

The shop allows you to explore cheeses by country, milk used (blended, cow, sheep, or goat), treatment (pasteurised, thermised, or raw), and special requirements such as organic, suitable in pregnancy, or vegetarian. You can also filter by style — bloomy rind, blue, British territorial, cheddar, European classics, flavour added, gouda, melting, mountain, triple creme, or washed rind — by texture — crumbly, firm, semi-firm, or soft — and by drink pairing with beer-ale, cider, dessert wines, red wine, rosé wine, sparkling wine, or whisky, among others.

Selections, subscriptions, and other products

In addition to individual cheeses, the catalogue includes curated selections such as the Scottish "Bonnie", the French "Jolie", the one designed for red wine "Scarlett", and the Italian "Bella", with prices starting from £45.50 or £49.50 depending on the case. The company offers monthly cheese subscriptions, cheese boards, crackers, chutneys, cakes, accessories, gift cards, and books. In the pantry and drinks section, there are boutique wines, craft and Trappist beers, single malt whisky, liqueurs, and non-alcoholic drinks. A notable example is Melina honey wine for cheese, available in one, two, or three bottle formats.

Delivery, packaging, and delivery area

The purchase system allows you to choose a future delivery date, and shipping is carried out via APC Overnight, with next-day delivery service in most of mainland Great Britain. Shipping costs are calculated based on the postcode: in Scotland, for postcodes EH39-EH42 (Haddington, Gifford, Dunbar, North Berwick, East Linton, and other areas within a 5-mile radius of the shop) delivery is free on orders over £40; in other EH and FK1-16 postcodes (East Lothian, Edinburgh, and Fife) it is free on orders over £50 and costs £4.50 below that amount; in central Scotland it costs £5.50 below £50; in northern Scotland and the Highlands shipping is £5.50 with a 2-5 day service. In England and Wales delivery is free on orders over £50 and costs £5.50 below; in London, free on orders over £50 and £7.50 below. No shipping to Northern Ireland or islands such as Man, Scilly, Skye, Wight, Jersey, or Guernsey. The company recommends choosing Wednesday as the delivery day so that the order arrives before the weekend, when courier depots are closed, and notes that in December and other peak periods they may need additional processing days.

The cheeses are wrapped in special paper that allows them to breathe and placed in a reusable and recyclable cardboard box with an insulated bag and ice packs to maintain temperature for up to 48 hours, longer in cold months. A personalised gift note can be included at no extra cost. For special orders, the company advises allowing one or two extra days in case of unforeseen circumstances.

Locations and events

The Cheese Lady has two shops in Scotland, one in Haddington and one in North Berwick, and organises public and private events, as well as offering the possibility to book a table. The company presents itself as a champion of farmhouse and artisan cheeses and states that its cheeses are made with care and precision and matured to their optimal point.