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WELCOME

We are a traditional Butchers located in Muirkirk, in the heart of East Ayrshire. We offer a selection of Scottish Beef, Lamb and Pork, butchered to your specification by our highly experienced team of butchers. 

                             
We are so proud of our Gold Award Winning Slice Sausage, made with the finest selected Scottish beef cuts, and the highest quality seasonings. Each block of sausage is hand pressed, chilled and hand-sliced. Perfect in a roll, or as part of a great “Stovies” Recipe.

Our Beef Links and Pork Links are made with best cuts of Scottish beef and pork, the highest quality seasonings and natural casings.

Our Links are hand-tied in a traditional old fashioned technique.

You'll only find the best quality, Scottish Back Bacon in our premises. Supplied to us directly from Robertsons. Smoked or unsmoked, the perfect ingredient in a breakfast or in a roll. 

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SLICE SAUSAGE, BEEF LINKS, PORK LINKS AND BURGERS

Our Award winning Square Slice Sausage is perfect in a roll with your favourite sauce. Ketchup or Brown Sauce?

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BEST SCOTCH BEEF, LAMB AND PORK.

All our beef, lamb and pork is locally sourced. Butchered to your requirements by our highly trained butchers.

AWARD WINNING DAWSON'S STEAK PIES

We make our own Steak Pies on the premises, made with the finest cuts of Scotch Beef, slow cooked and mixed with our special gravy.  We have been using this technique and recipe for over 30 years.

Dawson’s Steak Pies have been transported and enjoyed all over the country and the world, as far as Abu Dhabi, Sweden, and Canada! With our Gold Award for our Steak Pies, you can be assured of the most amazing Steak Pie ....In a range of sizes, to suit all.
 Perfect for Christmas and New Year.

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OUR CHRISTMAS RANGE

Come inside and see what the buzz is all about. We have everything you'll need to make the festive season amazing! Fresh Turkey Crowns, Beef, Lamb, Pork and Ham Joints.  Chipolatas, Streaky Bacon and our Traditional hand-made Sausage Stuffing.

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Pork Sausages & Chipolatas

Traditionally Hand Linked Pork Sausages, made with the finest, locally sourced, most delicious, and of course, freshest ingredients. Our customers rave about our Pork Links, and who doesn't love chipolatas with their traditional Turkey Christmas dinner?

FILLET, SIRLOIN, RIBEYE STEAK

Are you a fan of classic favorites? Our naturally aged mature steaks are a perfect for that special occasion or just as a treat. grill, or fry. Serve with chips or potatoes and all the trimmings, why not add one of our delicious sauces to make it truly special.

TURKEY CROWNS

How can you resist the traditional turkey at Christmas time? With our specially prepared turkey crowns, rolled and tied to any weight you need, and so easily cooked without any waste .... Easy to slice, and serve for the Christmas Dinner and always enough for a few sandwiches for Boxing Day.

OUR NEW OVEN READY CHICKEN DISHES

In a variety of amazing and wonderful flavours, our Oven Ready, freshly prepared, Chicken Meals come in an oven and microwavable tray so all you need to do is pop it in the oven.
Check out our Facebook Page for the latest selection of these delicious dishes. 

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CHILLI CHEESE MELT

BOMBAY CHICKEN

SEASONED GOUJONS

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ACCREDITATIONS

Ayrshire EHO have granted us a pass certificate to show our food hygiene levels are inline with government standards.

We are also accredited by SALSA (Safe and Local Supplier Approval) A Food Safety Standard recognised by our wholesale customers.

AWARD WINNING PRODUCTS

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AWARD WINNING STAFF

All our staff are highly trained in all aspects of food management and food safety.

But sometimes our staff go above and beyond! 

Barry, our manager recently completed his Butchery Managers Food Hygiene Training. 

Marion won the "Extra Mile Award" when she was nominated for a special customer service award. She received her award at  the Scottish Meat Traders Association AGM

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MARION WARD

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BARRY MCDADE

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SEASONAL TREATS

At John Dawson Butchers Ltd, we want to give our customers the most enjoyable shopping experience, one that will keep them coming back to our store time and time again. That’s why we’ve developed a range of seasonal treats. Barbecue tasty burgers and grill sticks for those hot summer days.

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OPENING HOURS

Mon:  8.00am - 3.45pm

Tue:   8:00am - 3.45pm

Wed:  8:00am - 12.45pm

Thu:   8:00am - 3.45pm

Fri:    8:00am - 3.45pm

Sat:   8:00am - 12.45pm

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WHERE TO FIND US

We’ve got the best tasting products waiting for you. Get in touch with us today with any enquiries or to place your order!  For Price-lists, Packs and Allergen Information and any other enquiries, just give us a call.

39-43 Main St, Muirkirk, Cumnock KA18 3QR, UK

01290 661967

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WHERE ELSE TO BUY OUR PRODUCTS

Our products are available in over 40 local convienience stores throughout Ayrshire.  From Strathaven to Girvan, find your nearest store from the list below.

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MUIRKIRK, KILMARNOCK, CUMNOCK, NEW CUMNOCK, STRATHAVEN, DREGHORN

MUIRKIRK 
Keystores 51 - 55 Main Street 
Premier Toll Filling Station Smallburn Road 
Muirkirk Store 23 Pagan Walk
T Johnstone & Son 23D Pagan Walk
KILMARNOCK 
Scotmid 26 Dean Street
Scotmid 55 McPhail Drive 
Freddies Keystores 6-10 Central Avenue 
Keystore More 38 Cameron Drive New Farm Loch
CUMNOCK 
Scotmid 69 Glaisnock Street
Keystores 153 Barshare Road 
Premier Bingham Stores 97A Glaisnock Street 
Mitchell Stores 26 Forbes Avenue 
J K Thomson 45 Barrhill Road
F&R Stores 40 Craigens Road 
Penny Save 8 McClymont Court 
Central Garage 85-89 Glaisnock Street
Ali’s Superstore 3 Hearth Place
Safe Rite 38 Craigens Road 
NEW CUMNOCK 
Scotmid 57 Afton Bridgewater (pictured above)
Premier Stores 9 Castle Street 

Day Today Express

Cairnhill Premier

STRATHAVEN
Scotmid 15 Common Green 

DREGHORN 
One O One 81 Main Street 

 

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MAUCHLINE, OCHILTREE, LOGAN, AUCHINLECK, CATRINE, KIRKCONNEL


MAUCHLINE  
Keystores 11a Kilmarnock Road 
Smartbuy Store Hughfield Road 
OCHILTREE 
Ochiltree Stores 30 Main Street (pictured above) 
LOGAN  
Keystore 1 Logan Avenue 
AUCHINLECK  
Merlin Garage Machine Road 
Bridgend Garage 1A Main Street
CATRINE  
Premier 24-26 Main Street DG4 6NE

KIRKCONNEL 

Premier Stores, Main Street 

SANQUHAR 
Nisa Local - 62-64 High Street DG4 6BL

KELLOHOLM

Nisa Local - Scott Street DG4 6QT

CO-OP Nith Buildings DG4 6RX

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SOUTH AYRSHIRE

TROON 
Premier Barassie Stores 4 Barassie Bank Lane 

DRONGAN 
Premier Stores 72-74 Mill “O” Shield Road 
AYR 
Northfield Stores, 49 Northfield Avenue.
Drink Cellar/Lifestyle Express 17-19 Burns Statue Square 
Family Shopper 2-4 Lawson Street 

Keystore Express  Hunters Avenue 
GIRVAN
Premier Stores 79 Glendoune Street (pictured above)
MAYBOLE
Keystore/Station Store, 18 Culzean Road

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