Tradition with a Twist™ In 1895, John Paterson founded his bakery in the Royal Burgh of Rutherglen, Scotland, when he sold his shortbread from a horse-drawn van. Now, using over 125 years of experience, we've created a shortbread fit for the 21st century which is now our nation's favourite shortbread.. No artificial sweeteners. No hydrogenated fats. Suitable for vegetarians. No artificial preservatives. No artificial flavours. Non GM ingredients. Baked in Scotland Since 1895. No artificial colours. Paterson's.