A Northern Irish-inspired bakery located in Edinburgh is set to change its brand name after receiving a legal threat from another business, the owner announced.

The bakery, named Gorse, opened in April on The Pleasance, near Arthur’s Seat and Holyrood Park. It gained popularity for selling traditional Northern Irish baked goods such as Fifteens, soda farls, and Tayto cheese and onion pastries.

The proprietor, who is originally from Belfast, explained that the threat came from a sourdough bakery situated roughly 530 miles away. She stated the other firm uses the same name and has threatened legal action.

The owner said she found the situation difficult to understand, given that other businesses with identical names manage to operate in the same industry. However, she accepted that the small business lacked the financial resources to contest the claim.

Funds that would have been spent on legal fees will now go toward paying the bakery’s bakers, front-of-house team, and suppliers, she added.

The business will adopt a new name soon, but its character and identity as a Northern Irish bakery will remain unchanged. The owner expressed confidence that customers would continue to support the bakery regardless of the name.

The bakery’s menu and focus on bringing Northern Irish food and hospitality to Edinburgh will not be affected by the rebrand.