Platform 22

06/06/2026

Happy Saturday!
It’s a big weekend locally with the Torphins' Gala Lady's Day today and the Ballater Duck Festival tomorrow. We hope you'll pop into Platform 22 for a fine piece and a cuppa!

Emma’s been busy baking, featuring brand new recipes alongside your café favourites:
New Bakes to Try:
▪️Carrot & Olive Oil Cake with a dark chocolate topping
▪️Plum & Apple Cake
▪️Coconut & Cardamom Tart
Your Café Faves:
▪️Blueberry Muffins
▪️Gooey Choccy Brownies
▪️Lemon Drizzle Loaf
▪️Cheddar & Chilli Scones
▪️Pear, Date & Ginger Scones
▪️Croissants

Hope to see you soon! ☺️

05/06/2026

Happy Fri-yay!
Sorry for the radio silence today, the internet has been playing up something rotten! I've finally managed to get this snap of Phoebe’s Blackberry Ripple Bundt Cake loaded.
We only have a few slices left, so be quick if you want to grab one before we close!

04/06/2026

We know the last two days have been pretty gloomy, so we’re serving up the perfect cure. Come join us tonight for some incredible woodfired pizza from Lily's Dough.

They’ll be firing up the oven from 5-8pm and we'll be open too pouring refreshing drinks and dishing out sweet treats to complete your evening.
Come treat yourself ~ you’ve earned it!
🍕 Garlic & Cheese Flatbread
🍕 Margarita
🍕 Classic Pepperoni
🍕 Chicken, Chorizo & Italian Sausage
🍕 BBQ Chicken, Onion, Bacon & Green Pepper
🍕 Mozzarella, Cheddar, Feta, Blue Cheese, Caramelised Balsamic Onions & Crispy Onions
🍕 Spicy Beef, Red Pepper, Mushroom & Sour Cream
🍕 Fig, Goats Cheese, Honey & Thyme
🍕 Garlic Dip
🍕 Nutella & Marshmallow

You can pre-order by following this link: https://www.lilysdough.com/Platform-22.php
Book your time slot, then scroll down to choose your pizza .. you can either pay online or when you collect!
Look forward to seeing you later!

03/06/2026

Happy Wednesday folks! The sun is trying it's hardest to shine for Torphins Market, our stallholders and youuuuu!
We have just this second opened, so here's our marvellous menu of all things fine & tasty!
▪️London Fog Cake (Earl Grey Tea & Lemon)
▪️Pineapple & Mango Sponge
▪️Peanut Bliss Bars
▪️Blueberry Muffins
▪️Rhubarb & Custard Loaf
▪️Oaty Date Traybake
▪️Red Leicester & Horseradish Scones
▪️Pear Date & Ginger Scones
▪️Raspberry Cranachan Cake
▪️Gooey Choccy Brownies
▪️White Chocolate & Raspberry Slice
▪️Croissants

We'll be here until 5pm. Hope to see you soon! 😊

02/06/2026

Rain, rain, go away! 🌧️ What a thoroughly soggy Tuesday it’s been!
As I head to bed, I’m dreaming of Phoebe’s Earl Grey Tea & Lemon Cake that she created today for Torphins Market tomorrow, so that I could catch up on framing some linoprints. Teamwork makes the dream work. ❤️

We’re crossing all our fingers 🤞 for much brighter skies for market day tomorrow. Goodnight! 😴🌙

02/06/2026

Fresh local honey is arriving tomorrow morning! 💛
Jenny from The Bee Cabin is dropping off a brand-new selection of her bees' beautiful honey at Platform 22, just in time for the Torphins Market.

If you are needing a top-up of delicious local honey, pop inside and you’ll find the jars right at the shop counter!Support local, taste the sweetness of Aberdeenshire and grab yours before it sells out!

02/06/2026

Fresh from the farm to your kitchen table!
Katy's Eggs are delivering tomorrow morning to Platform 22, just in time for the Torphins Market.

Why do their eggs taste so good? It’s all down to happy healthy hens ~ raised on a natural diet with plenty of fresh air and sunshine, they produce superior, highly nutritious eggs you can taste.

You’ll find boxes of large eggs at the shop counter, but if you need a specific size or a bulk tray, please message us soon! We’ll get your order sorted for Wednesday collection. 🐓

02/06/2026

Fresh, fizzy, and fabulous!
Pop in by and try our latest drinks cabinet upgrade at Platform 22 with a glass of Summerhouse Drinks' Rhubarb Lemonade.

Crafted with Scottish water, freshly pressed British rhubarb, British beet sugar and lemon juice it’s the ultimate thirst-quencher for the season. Perfectly tart, completely refreshing, and locally made in Aberdeenshire.
You will also find bottles of their:
📌 Hint O'Mint Lemonade
📌 Scottish Raspberry Lemonade
📌 St. Clements, Orange & Lemon
📌 Traditional Misty Lemonade
📌 Ginger Beer

Enjoy them chilled, or get creative with your favourite tipple, come grab a glass and taste the summer vibes today!

01/06/2026

We are so lucky at P22 to be surrounded by amazing, like-minded local businesses. It’s why we love supporting our community, whether it’s hosting the Torphins Market on Wednesdays or throwing our fabulous Pizza Night with Lily's Dough every Thursday!
Pauline’s menu is, as ever, incredibly fine and tasty.👇 Want to get a quick sneaky peek of the menu, just follow the links and while your there why not pop in your pre-order 😊

Happy 1st of June 😁 where's the time going? Thanks as always for a total sell out last week and thank you to Kyle & Will for having us along to feed their hungry guests at their wedding on Saturday. This week we will be at Platform 22 on Thursday 4 June 5pm-8pm where Emma and David will happily serve you a drink while you wait for your pizzas or while you sit in and enjoy them. On Friday 5 June we will be at Hill of Banchory Coop 4.30pm-7.30pm We really look forward to seeing you all. Now I am off to start my swimming. Have a great week!

01/06/2026

Get ready for the first Torphins Market of June!

We are gearing up for a fantastic day this Wednesday and can’t wait to see you! Come join us for Torphins Market (10am-2pm), shop local, and fill your shopping bags with loads of lovely local goodies.
Our market day lineup includes:
▪️ A-K's Delights ~ traditional Swedish baking & preserves
▪️ Granite City Fish Ltd ~ fresh, smoked & shellfish
▪️ Maryna's Bread ~ artisan sourdough
▪️ Pranee's Thai kitchen Banchory ~ streetfood & cooking sauces
▪️ The art of a truffle ~ handcrafted confectionery
(Sorry no Davys plants stonehaven this week, but he'll return next Wednesday)

Once you've finished shopping at the market, pop inside P22 and we'll serve you our yummy homebakes, refreshing drinks, and for lunch something soup(er)!! Don't forget we've more local favorites on our shelves:
▪️ Bee Cabin Honey
▪️ Katy's Eggs
▪️ Emma Pattullo Linoprints
▪️ Summerhouse Drinks
▪️ GreenCity Wholefoods (time to pop your orders in)

While your here make a day of it and support the heart of the Torphins community! Our local independent shops and services are what make Torphins so special. While you're out and about, please consider paying a visit to:
▪️ Avenue 23 Hair Beauty and Tanning
▪️ The Bread of Life Torphins Charity Shop
▪️ Campfield Filling Station
▪️ Escape at Avenue 23
▪️ The Learney Arms Indian Restaurant (evenings)
▪️ RED ROSE Torphins Chinese Takeaway (evenings)
▪️ Scotmid
▪️ Station Garage Torphins
▪️ Torphins Pharmacy
▪️ Torphins Golf Club
▪️ The Fountain Scotland (by appointment)
▪️ White Rabbit Antiques (by appointment)
▪️ Woodside Veterinary Group

Hope to see you soon 😊
❤️