The Graham’s Family Story

Grandpa Robert marries Isabella. They move to the farm at Bridge of Allan, which we still call home today. Back then it was 112 acres and 12 Ayrshire and British Friesian cows.

The Graham dynasty continues with the birth of the next in the line of Roberts!

Wartime meant quotas. All farmers were under pressure to feed the troops and because of rationing, milk was almost a luxury. Grandpa Graham and the cows never worked so hard.

By now the farm had acquired the machinery to cool and then bottle the milk, a full five bottles at a time. Might not sound much now but was considered newfangled at the time.

Our first milk van! This is the year the ponies are finally put out to pasture. Hardly anyone had cars then, so Grandpa Graham’s shiny new Bedford delivery van is the talk of the town.

The Milk Boys would be picked up by the van at 5am to do the milk round. Then back at 7.30am to go to school. Imagine that in the winter (no Polartec fleeces back then) – these lads were made of tough stuff.

A son (really no prizes on the name) and a daughter, Robert and Carol, are born to Robert and Jean.

More cows are bought as demand for pasteurised milk increases and the Graham’s brand becomes steadily more established.

Robert Graham Snr takes a fancy to some Jersey cows once owned by the Queen in Windsor. Nothing but the best. And so the much-loved Jersey herd begins.

Five gold accolades for our butter at the Royal Highland Show and the acquisition of our northernmost depot in Inverness-shire. We venture south of the border and begin distributing in England through Sainsbury’s.

It was a big year for our products. Graham’s butter has won the overall butter championship at the Royal Highland Show. Seven new flavours of ice-cream are launched with the help of a vintage 1950s ice cream van and celebrity chef, Nick Nairn.

Graham’s brand refresh.

Another milestone – our spreadable butter is launched – the first ever from a Scottish dairy.

Graham’s organic brand refresh.

Just in time for the Royal Highland Show, we launched our first ever Scottish cheese range in mild, mature and extra mature flavours.

An historic event for the dairy we entered people’s living rooms for the first time with the launch of our first TV advertising campaign. Filmed at the farm in Boquhan, all members of the family had a starring role, including our prize-winning Jersey girls.

Graham’s The Family Dairy are ranked number 8.

For the first time, we welcomed the 7 winners of our Children’s Tasting Panel to the Graham’s dairy. Not only did the kids get a tour, but they also met the famous Golden Girls and other animals from around the farm, and got to test all our delicious Graham’s products.

Carol Graham collected a prestigious business accolade at the Institute of Directors (Scotland) Awards – Fife & Central Scotland Regional Director of the Year.

Graham’s wins Marketing Society Star Chairman’s Award.

A hat-trick for Graham’s as they win Brand Success of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year for Robert, and the grand accolade of Business of the Year.

Graham’s launch new Gold range including Gold Smooth Milk, Gold Top Milk, Gold Top Double Cream and Gold Top Butter.

You’d butter believe it!

Graham’s beat Danish rivals Lurpak to become the best selling butter brand in Scotland.

Graham’s reach position no.7 in the Kantar Worldpanel research. 1.1 million of Scottish shoppers now purchase our products once a year.

In January we partnered with Edinburgh based coffee house Artisan Roast, to bring our customers the Great Graham’s Coffee Guide. With the appointment of our very own Graham’s barista, we explored the great relationship between coffee and milk – and more importantly, Graham’s milk!

Six brand new flavours are launched focused on family holiday nostalgia.

Graham’s launches Lighter Slightly Salted Spreadable Scottish Butter and Organic Spreadable Scottish Butter.

Graham’s becomes the Official Ice Cream Partner of the 69th Edinburgh International Film Festival.

Graham’s scoops up 4 gold, 3 silver and 9 bronze accolades at the Royal Highland Show.

Graham’s expands its portfolio of award-winning dairy products with an innovative new range of six low fat yogurt varieties.

Graham’s acquires Glenfield Dairy in Fife from First Milk.

Graham’s jumps to number 1 Scottish Dairy brand and third top Scottish brand.

Graham’s is announced as Scottish Ballet’s Official Health Sponsor for 2016.

Graham’s confirms deal to exclusively supply milk and whipping cream to all Starbucks stores across Scotland.

Graham’s proudly announces Flora Shedden as their newest ambassador.

Graham’s announces deal with Brakes Scotland to provide their award-winning milk, butter (block and spreadable), cream, cheese, yogurt, cottage cheese, quark and crème fraiche to all of its customers across Scotland.

Best Dairy Product and Best Brand Success at The Scotland Food & Drink Awards.

Carol Graham, Marketing Director, was awarded the highly coveted Marketing Star of the Year Award at the esteemed Marketing Society Star Awards.

We launch our new Organic Whole Milk with cream at the top.

Graham’s Protein 22 is launched. A high protein, fat free quark available in four delicious flavours; strawberry, raspberry, peach and blueberry

Graham’s The Family Dairy announce the launch of Organic Semi-Skimmed milk with Cream at the Top, a light and healthy alternative for those looking to enjoy the goodness of organic milk every day.

Dr Graham is announced as the 2017 recipient of one of the livestock industry’s most prestigious prizes, the Sir William Young Award.

Graham’s The Family Dairy are announced as Scotland’s Number 1 Dairy and Food Brand for a second year in a row.

Graham’s launch Scotland’s first high protein, fat-free Icelandic-style yoghurt, Skyr.