A popular Edinburgh bakery has brought in a ‘warden’ after a warning from parents that the long queues were forcing children onto the road.

Lannan Bakery in Stockbridge has become popular over the years with locals arriving at the store before 7am to be the first inside.

However due to the narrow pavements – the queues can become a struggle for residents nearby.

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Bakery owner Darcie Maher told the BBC she had recruited a steward to ensure the safety of children from the nearby Stockbridge Primary School is a top priority.

She said: “The safety of the children and parents at Stockbridge Primary School is a priority for us at Lannan.

“We continue to work closely with the school and have engaged a queue warden to manage the queue.

“A new full-time member of staff has been brought on board for this purpose”.

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Councillor Stephen Jenkinson, the City of Edinburgh Council’s Transport and Environment Convener, said: “Our officers have had productive conversations with both Lannan and Stockbridge Primary School over these concerns.

“I understand that the bakery has now taken on an extra member of staff to manage the queue which is a step in the right direction.

“We want to support our businesses and make sure everyone can move around safely.

“We’ll continue to monitor the situation and engage as appropriate with the relevant parties.”

In May, we reported the bakery once again had huge queues outside. Eager foodies arrived 40 minutes before the venue opened.

Every weekend since opening in 2023, huge queues have been spotted on the street with the owner having to implement measures with a limit of two of each pastries per person introduced in June last year.

One woman shared her experience on TikTok after she endured the long queues. She said: “Everything was just so fresh and so good but I did enjoy the cardamom bun the best.”

The bakery has become a phenomenon on social media and has been branded the ‘world’s best bakery’ with influencers hopping on the trend to see what the fuss is about.

More information on Lannan can be found here.