TWO North Berwick mums have opened up 'Tuckshop' café in the empty kiosk of the town's train station. 

Harriet Nicholass-McKee, 36, and Krystle Justice, 41, became good friends when they met through their children in 2018; both have wanted to run a business for a long time. 

The kiosk, located at North Berwick Railway Station on Station Road, had been closed for about two years but has now been taken over by Harriet and Krystle after they saw "a real gap in the market". 

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But it was not all plain sailing for the pair.

The unit now has pink panels but they had to wait a whole year until they got access due to a thorough process set up by ScotRail. 

Now running seven days a week, Tuckshop opened for business on October 14, serving pastries from Company Bakery in Musselburgh and Machina Coffee in Edinburgh, with more food and drinks options to be served up soon.  

Speaking to the Courier, the duo, who have lived in North Berwick for seven years, said: "We are really excited to be open and so far we have had so much support from locals, commuters and visitors who have enjoyed grabbing a snack or hot drink.  

"The kiosk was a real gap in the market in North Berwick as, on this side of the town, there aren't a lot of shops or businesses of any kind, and we also get the commuter traffic, which is great.

"So far we have had a lot of support, people coming and going have been wonderful, and we are so excited to go into business with one another." 

Instagram @Tuckshopnb Tuckshop's opening times are Monday to Friday 7am-2pm, Saturday 9am-1pm, and Sunday 10am-2pm. 

Tuckshop's journey can be followed on Instagram. 

Kenny Miller, chair of North Berwick Community Council, said: "It's good to see this unit opened with a new busines, and I wish them every success going forward." 

Claire Dickie, ScotRail commercial director, said: “It’s great to see the Tuckshop at North Berwick station now open for business.

“The railway provides excellent opportunities for large and small businesses, and community groups too, with high footfall and locations in the heart of the community.

“We recognise the significant role we can play in improving the towns and villages we serve, and we’ll continue to do all we can to support the businesses and organisations operating along Scotland’s railway.”