Food Producers - Scottish Food Guide

Walkers Shortbread Ltd

Aberlour

World famous shortbread, in every shape and size. A lovely family business with a fine taste for a good recipe. Still made to their traditional recipes in Aberlour, their distinctive packaging pops up on shelves across the globe! Always with

Loch Arthur Creamery, Farm Shop and Cafe

Beeswing

The Loch Arthur Creamery and Farmshop is a great asset to Dumfries and Galloway. Creating a home, community, family and valued work, The Camphill Community offers ‘co-operation not competition’ to co-workers and has resulted in an organic food hub creating award-winning dairy produce,

Elchies Estate & Farm Shop

Aberlour

Set in the heart of Speyside, Campbell Cairns Farm is one of the most historic in the parish. This is malt whisky country but it is also home to rich farmland, heather hills and wonderful biodiversity. Elchies rear British Boer

Ardross Farm

Elie

2021 Winner of The Best Farm Shop & Deli in Scotland in the Great British Food Awards. A huge congratulations goes to their awesome team for all the hours spent caring for their animals on the farm, cooking the most

Ballochmyle Fine Cheese

Mauchline

This family business has created a simply superb Ballochmyle Ayrshire Farmhouse Brie using milk from their own herd of Ayrshire Cows. The family have been dairy farmers at East Montgarswood Farm since the early 1920’s and is truly a family affair with husband, wife,

Lawson’s Butchery & Deli (Uphall)

Uphall

John Lawson is a prime example of the traditional Scottish family butcher we should celebrate and support. Their beef and lamb is reared on the family farm and are prepared on their premises. They specialize in dry aged beef matured

The Kenmore Village Shop

Kenmore

A lovely new addition to the Ballintaggart portfolio, and a very valuable asset to the local community. Filled with fresh seasonal produce, local artisan products and daily essentials, you’ll find everything that you need and more at the rejuvenated Village

Craft Butchery Courses at Peelham Farm

Churnside

Peelham Farm is certified Organic and Pasture for Life with a range of home reared beef, pork, rose veal, lamb and mutton. A familiar face at farmers’ markets with an online shop, they also offer a Craft Butchery Course including

Summerhall Distillery

Edinburgh

Located in the historic former Dick Vet School of the University of Edinburgh, within the Summerhall Arts venue this fine business offers an imaginative cornucopia of experiences with online sales, a super shop, excellent and varied tours (even ones for

Uradale Farm – Native Shetland Lamb & Shetland Kye, Reestit Mutton & Sassermaet

Shetland

Ronnie and his family farm Uradale organically with SOPA (Scottish Organic Producers Association) Membership. They are dedicated to the heritage breeds indigenous to the Shetland Isles : Native Shetland Lamb, beef from the Shetland Cow (‘Kye’) and organic Native Shetland

Soay Sheep

Berneray

The Soay has the most primitive appearance of any British sheep breed and takes its name from the island of Soay in the St. Kilda group in the far north of Scotland. The meat is delicious, dark and full flavoured

Meadows: The Swedish Farmer & The Scottish Cook

Aberdour

“MEADOWS: The Swedish Farmer & The Scottish Cook” by Bosse Dahlgren & Wendy Barrie. ORDER here online @ £30 (includ. UK p&p) or buy from selected outlets listed below. “It’s a real How To for sustainable farming. I wish I

Galloway Chillies

Newton Stewart

Winner of Farming Hero of the Year 2021 for raising £52K with the initiative #run1000. An incredible achievement & many congratulations. Sheena Horner is Founder of Food From Farming,a Consultancy business offering expertise in Quality Control, Business Start-Up, Social Media

Craigie’s Farm Deli & Cafe

South Queensferry

The Sinclair family have created a wonderful destination here on the outskirts of Edinburgh. Originally – and still is – a berry farm, their fabulous produce takes you through the seasons from their PYO berries, apple orchards to pumpkins later

Hardiesmill

Gordon

RBST Winner 2023 Sustainable Farm of the Year, Hardiesmill is home to Alison, Robin and their family where they rear pasture fed pedigree Native Aberdeen Angus. Online sales, a regular at Kelso Farmers’ Market plus their lovely Farm Shop open

Shetland Wet Salt Cured Ling

Scalloway

The method of wet salt-curing is to de-head and split the fish open so it can be laid flat. Often they are filleted but the skin is left on. It is laid in coarse salt for one week as with the dry

Fife Farmhouse Cheese

Pittenweem

This is a hard regional cheese associated with Fife where there has been Friesian herds since the late 1700’s due to the trading with the Dutch ships and changing of farming systems. Throughout this part of Fife you can see

Campbell’s Bakery & Bake School

Crieff

This historic 7th Generation Family Bakery is an institution with Iain Campbell at the helm both in Crieff and Comrie. With its fabulous window displays and laden shelves and seven generations of experience behind it, dedicated to all things bread,

Isle of Colonsay Wildflower Honey

Scalasaig

Isle of Colonsay Wildflower Honey is unique, not only because of its taste, although amongst honeys it is ranked with the best; but also because of its provenance, as bees and quality honey are something of a rarity on small

Scots Dumpy Hen

Golspie

This are not available for eating due to scarcity. If you would like to keep hens, they could be perfect for you. This ancient landrace breed existed over 700 years ago. It has a large, low heavy body. There is

Allan’s Chilli Products

Abernethy

Allan & Joan, by Abernethy, produce a range of handmade tasty jams and jellies, chilli chutneys and sauces all made with natural ingredients including chillies, apples, garlic & pears in their bespoke chilli kitchen. Mother-in-law Betty is often in there

Guga

Port of Ness

Unavailable. They don’t come much more unique than the Guga, Gaelic for Gannet, harvested and prepared by a special group of 10 Ness men once a year for 2 weeks on the isle of Sùlaisgeir (Gannet Skerry), Sula being the

Native Bred Aberdeen Angus

Gordon

Dunlouise & Hardiesmill are the only two farms that currently meet Ark of Taste standards & criteria for Native Bred Aberdeen Angus. Hardiesmill in Berwickshire rear Scotch Assured pedigree Aberdeen Angus, Ethical Scotch Beef, in the traditional way, fed on grass

Campbell’s Bakery at Comrie

Comrie

This historic 7th Generation Family Bakery is an institution with Iain Campbell at the helm both in Crieff and Comrie. Iain and his wife Ailsa are very hands on, baking the tried and tested products for which Campbells are known and loved, whilst

Guild of Baxters

Edinburgh

The Incorporation of Bakers “Baxters’ of the City of Edinburgh is one of the Edinburgh Trades – existing since mediaeval times to promote the interests of specialist crafts and skills. The Incorporation of Bakers is now attracting new members and

Prestonfield Rhubarb

Edinburgh

Prestonfield is a private hotel with the Prestonfield Rhubarb in their walled garden where their chefs have access to it and diners enjoy it. Thanks to their enthusiasm they sometimes share if/when they can. Cuttings have already been shared with

Heart of Scotland Distillery

Clackmannan

Welcome to Heart of Scotland Distillery, the small family-run distillery based in Clackmannanshire. Distilled and bottled onsite, using spring water from the nearby Ochil Hills, local foraged botanicals and a hint of Blackthorn Scottish salt, their spirits are created to

Island Cheese Company

Isle of Arran

The Kinniburgh family business on Arran has a bonnie cheese shop where they sell their full range of artisan soft cheeses and flavoured blended cheddars, from Classic Island Cheddar to local variations. Their Bellevue Cheese Company, on Arran, is where

Whighams Wine Cellars

Edinburgh

This West End wine bar celebrated 40 years in 2023 and is as vibrant and popular as ever. Indeed it is quite an institution – loved by its regulars and a glimpse of real Edinburgh for passing tourists. Serving traditional,

Errington Cheese & Errington Barn

Biggar

Errington Barn is the fantastic new addition to the Errington family business with a farm shop & cafe right by the A702 main road, just south of Dolphinton. The farm shop & cafe offers their full range of cheese alongside

Carmichael Estate & The Hideaway Restaurant

Biggar

Heading southwards on the A73 – so pleasant to avoid motorways – you will find Carmichael Estate Farm Shop and can pause for a delicious meal at their Hideaway Restaurant, launched last year. The restaurant has a popular light lunch menu

Isle of Barra Snails

Isle of Barra

The unique natural clean island maritime air, the banning of pesticides on Barra and the herbage of the machair make this island snail unique. Gerard MacDonald, The Isle of Barra Oyster Company, who lives on Barra made it his business

Scottish Artisan Crowdie

Stewarton

Crowdie is a traditional fresh Scottish cheese dating back to the Viking era, and possibly even Pictish. Traditionally made in every farmhouse on a small scale with milk from their traditional house cow – Ayrshire or Galloway, Highland, Black Angus,

Chrystal’s Shortbread

Balloch

Exceptionally fine handmade shortbread, Chrystal specialises in that individual touch for gifts and after dinner, favours and afternoon teas. Her hand cut shortbread squares are deliciously home made, following her family’s own recipe passed down through generations, melt-in-the-mouth luxurious, and

Buttery

Aberdeen

The Buttery or Rowie is a unique breakfast item with a distinctive crispy, flaky, flattened structure similar to a croissant, associated with Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. It has a pronounced buttery, salty taste. The buttery is produced commercially but with fats

Bere Barley

Birsay

Beremeal is flour made from Bere, an old variety of six-row barley described as having an earthy, slightly astringent, nutty flavour. Traditionally used to make a bannock, a specialty of Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles. Beremeal was widely used

‘Anster’ Cheese

Pittenweem

In Scotland, the old cheeses were named after the nearest town or region and Anster is the old name for Anstruther and still used by older generations to this day. Jane has revived this fine traditional farmhouse cheese at St Andrews

Isle of Skye Sea Salt

Dunvegan

Isle of Skye Sea Salt is 100% harvested from Loch Snizort and evaporates using only the power of the sun’s rays, creating a delicious, unique and eco friendly product. With evidence of local salt production traced back centuries, this superb

Wild Scottish Juniper

Aviemore

Found in the wild across Scotland, it thrives in drier areas where trees enjoy bright sunshine and open space. The foliage consists of needles and its fruit a blue and aromatic berry. The young shoots were also used for seasoning.

Brodies

Musselburgh

Long established highly respected business with a range of fine speciality teas and coffees par excellence, all roasted and blended in East Lothian – plus tasty chocolates and fruit cake. Now with lovely new packaging, awards for their herbal teas…not

The Storehouse

Dingwall

The Storehouse is located by the shore at Foulis Ferry with beautiful vistas and generous customer parking. The heritage building, restored and given new life, is a warm welcoming butter cream shade, reflecting its past life. It was built around

Fraiser of Scotland

Cockenzie

Famous as Leith Liqueur Company for their fine Scotch whisky liqueur, they have created a unique delicious smooth and distinctive liqueur of real character and depth of taste. This wild strawberry infusion, combined with background notes of vanilla, almond and

Kedar Cheese Co

Mouswald

Sanchia their Swiss Brown Dairy Cow was Winner at 2023 Northumberland Show, winning not only her class but also interbreed Champion. Awards pictured at Great Yorkshire Show 2023. Their fabulous Halloumi and Mountain Cheese Tomme (a matured alpine cheese) have

J. Gow Rum

Orkney

J Gow Rum is a Scottish island rum inspired by pirates! Collin is always refreshing and developing his range, experimenting with yeasts and creating new lines such as Revenge & Clastrain alongside his Classic and Spiced, all exceptional. The shop also

Dunlop Dairy

Stewarton

Dunlop Dairy produces fabulous Traditional Ayrshire Dunlop near Stewarton Ayrshire, along with a range of their other excellent farmhouse cheeses from their Cheese Shop and Tearoom. The Dunlop cheese has PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) status. Slow Food Scotland Producer of

Tappit Shetland Hen

Trondra

Unavailable. Another breed entirely thanks to the Isbisters at Burland Croft. These hens are very rare and all originate from only the Shetland Isles. They have been breeding Shetland Hens since the 1970’s at Burland Croft on the island of Trondra.

Cadzow Cattle

Haddington

The Cadzow Cattle are a remaining fold descended from the predominantly white cattle that roamed wild in the original Caledonian Forest, from the west coast over to Blair Atholl. When the Romans arrived in Britain they wrote of these wild

Blackthorn Scottish Sea Salt

Ayr

Winners @ Great Taste Awards Blackthorn is an incredible sea salt, delicious and sparkling: beautiful flakes with a wonderful sense of terroir. Winner of Great Taste Golden Fork 2024. Blackthorn use 100% pure west coast sea water to work their

Native Scottish Goat

Newton Stewart

Goats first appeared in Scotland before sheep and date back as far as 8 thousand years ago when there was still ice in Scotland, yet there are those authorities that wish to deem it an invasive ‘alien’ species to enable

Farmton Farm Honesty Hut

Auchterarder

Welcome to new Scottish Food Guide member Farmton Farm Honesty Hut. Spot its pretty blue facade en route between Auchterarder and Crieff. Debs and her family have created a beautiful and useful self-service farm shop on farm, selling not only

Craigadam Country House Hotel & Country Larder

Castle Douglas

A fine Country House set amidst the rolling Dumfries and Galloway hills with a working farm, game estate and delightful hosts. Rod and Gun experiences are also on offer here so check out the weblink for full details. Breakfast Winner

Christie the Baker, Whitburn

Whitburn

Christie the Baker has been a family name in the North Lanarkshire community for about 80 years with outlets in Airdrie, LInlithgow and Coatbridge too. Over the years they have won many awards including the well-deserved World Champion Scotch Pie

The Old Market Refillery & Microbakery

Forres

The brainchild of Fiona Gibson, her emporium on Tolbooth St is adjacent to the newly refurbished Macbeths Butchers & Game. With the two family businesses side by side, Jock and Fiona will look after many of your shopping needs .

Orkney Boreray

Finstown

Orkney Boreray Co-operative Ltd becomes Scotland’s 2nd Slow Food Presidium August 2021. RBST Sustainable Food Producer of the Year 2023 [Joint winners with Richard Brand & Son, Brand Family Larder]. Voted Champion Slow Food Product for 2022 Here is proof,

Original Arbroath Smokies

Arbroath

Local haddock hot smoked in barrels in small batches under hessian – white fragrant flakes with no additives or dyes. Arbroath Smokies originated in the tiny village of Auchmithie where the Scandinavian influence brought about this delightful delicacy. Fishwives originally

Ardardan Farm Shop

Cardross

Situated 10 miles west of Glasgow on the shores of the Clyde, this beautiful Nursery & Farm shop is on the A814 between Cardross & Helensburgh. The family run estate is owned by the Montgomery family, where friendly welcoming staff

Lawson’s Butchery & Deli (Winchburgh)

Winchburgh

North Ronaldsay Sheep (Mutton)

Orkney

Scotland’s first Presidium. North Ronaldsay Mutton is highly seasonal but freezes beautifully. Look out for it, usually in March/April. It is regularly on the menu at Lynnfield Hotel on Orkney and sometimes features on the menu at l’escargot. Check out

Huntly Herbs

Huntly

For over two decades Huntly Herbs has been producing wonderful certified organic chutneys, preserves, sauces and jellies onfarm in their production kitchen. They grow a range of organic fruit and vegetables for sweet and savoury recipes and also source and

Wild Hearth Bakery

Comrie

Wild Hearth Bakery opened their Comrie Main Street for award-winning sourdoughs, pastries & coffees-to-go in 2024. This is the first time John has had a retail emporium and he still has his main production along the road at the Cultybraggan

East Neuk Seaweed

Anstruther

For everything you ever wanted to know about seaweed! Experienced professional forager & chef Jayson Byles is based in the East Neuk of Fife where he runs exceptional seaweed foraging experiences and teaches chefs and foodies how to sustainably &

Christie the Baker, Airdrie

Airdrie

Christie the Baker has been a family name in the North Lanarkshire community for about 80 years with outlets in Airdrie, Linlithgow and Coatbridge. Over the years they have won many awards including the well-deserved World Champion Scotch Pie Award,

Cambus O May Cheese Company

Ballater

“Fine Scottish, artisanal cheese made from our own family recipes using unpasteurised milk and hand crafted using traditional methods from our creamery in the heart of Aberdeenshire. Our recipes haven’t changes in 50 years nor has the way we make

Smeaton Nursery Gardens, Tearoom & Greenhouse Gallery

East Linton

Welcome to our new member (December 25). This delightful traditional Victorian award-winning tearoom is the beating heart of the beautiful nursery in East Lothian. With ample free parking, leave your car and enter through the old stone archway, through the

East Coast Cured

Edinburgh

Winner of Great Taste Awards, East Coast Cured is real charcuterie, as it should be – locally sourced and high welfare produce expertly handled using as much of the meat as possible, showing great respect for the produce. Their salamis,

Skea Organics, The Potato House

Auchterhouse

Originally, and still famous across UK and beyond, for his blight-free seed potatoes, Andrew now also offers Potatoes to Eat. The Potato House family supplies box schemes, restaurants, catering firms and local customers, and everyone can buy online on their

Kye Sassermaet

Uradale

Only Jakob’s sassermaet labelled Native Shetland Kye (pictured) is on Slow Food’s International Ark of Taste. This is a unique preserved meat product that is made from one Shetland Kye at a time, on Shetland, using the cheaper cuts efficiently

Salt Herring

Scalloway

In the late 19th century, Scotland became the world’s largest producer of salt herring. 90% was exported in wooden barrels to Eastern Europe, Russia, Scandinavia and Germany where the Scottish cure was highly esteemed. The curing method handed down through

Ardoch Hebridean Sheep

Bunchrew

Ardoch Hebridean Sheep are one of the few who are dedicated to the breed and have a multi-award-winning flock, often to be seen showed at the Royal Highland Show mid June in Edinburgh – see just a few of their

Heritage Bakehouse

Oban

The Heritage Bakehouse is an artisan bakery in Oban using heritage organic flours and selling flavoursome real bread from their wholesale base to neighbouring retail stores. Tracey has had a love of bread and baking since childhood, worked as a

Sheila Fleet Kirk Gallery & Café

Tankerness

Rightly voted Orkney’s Best Cafe at Orkney Food & Drink Awards 2024. Tourism Retailer of the Year at Orkney Tourism Awards 2023. Orkney Sheila Fleet is one of Scotland’s leading jewellery designers of silver and gold with intricate enamel work

Errichel: Farm & Cottages; Errichel Thyme Deli & Bistro

Aberfeldy

Crowned Scotland’s top ‘Food Tourism’ destination at VisitScotland’s respected Scottish Thistle Awards, 2023, RBST Sustainable Produce Retail Outlet of the Year 2023 & RBST Sustainable Chef of The Year 2024 (pictured left). Thistle Winners for Central, Fife & Tayside 2022

Valvona & Crolla Elm Row Delicatessen & VinCaffè Bar

Edinburgh

Edinburgh’s original Italian Food and Wine Emporium, established in 1934 – World class Italian – no food guide worth its sea salt should be without it! Now celebrating 90 years. Slow Food Scotland Deli of the Year 2021 & 2022.

Selkirk Bannock

Crieff

The Selkirk Bannock is a famous Border baked treat, a richly fruited bread dough, individually hand made, traditionally served at afternoon tea. It is recorded as the only thing that Queen Victoria would eat when she visited Sir Walter Scott

Galloway Farmhouse Cheese

Sorbie

A fabulous award-winning range of organic artisan cheeses created in the heart of rural Wigtonshire. The Cairnsmore is their speciality cheese and they specialise in ewe’s milk cheese however the range also includes cow and goat’s milk versions. Some are

West Highland Dairy

Achmore

Kathy Biss NDD is internationally renowned for her cheese and cheesemaking courses. Many of Scotland’s current cheesemakers learnt their craft from Kathy and she is regularly invited to share her skills with potential and experienced cheesemakers across North America and

Eusebi Restaurant & Deli

Glasgow

“Values born in Italy, made in Glasgow” Eusebi’s is a wonderfully fabulous place to dine, an institution, a heart-warming family business and has the most amazing deli too. In addition to the ground floor entry level, lower level dining, and

Shetland Duck

Trondra

Unavailable for eating due to scarcity, unless you breed some yourself. Eggs are seasonally available locally on the isles. Another breed entirely thanks to the Isbisters at Burland Croft. Thanks to them the true breeding Shetland Duck is still in existence. These

Mhor Bread

Callander

With Tom’s dedicated approach to local produce I suppose it was inevitable he would open a bread shop in Callander. He is using as locally sourced grains as possible, hand crafted doughs, and wonderful recipes reflecting Scotland’s great heritage for

Demijohn

Castle Douglas

The World’s first liquid deli is. based at Glenlair Steading, near Scotland’s food town of Castle Douglas. Selling mostly British-made quirky food and drink products, Demijohn has brought its original and distinctive ecofriendly method of retail to a beautiful

Ayrshire Food Hub

Kilmarnock

The Ayrshire Food Hub is a terrific addition to Ayrshire and easily accessible from the main road, A76, just north of Mauchline, heading towards Kilmarnock. “The only farm shop and café in Scotland where all profits go to charity –

KJ’s Bothy Bakery

Grantown-on-Spey

Welcome to Grantown on Spey’s best kept foodie secret & Scottish Food Guide’s latest member… Kirsten is a gifted chef & baker, and has just excelled at the Scottish Bread Championship held every February in Fife. her entries were terrific,

Hebridean Sheep

Bunchrew

They are direct descendants of the ancient North European short tailed sheep that came to Scotland 8 thousand years ago. Small, hardy and lively ewes rarely weighing more than 40kg. Originally from the Hebrides and now very few flocks left. Their

Scotland The Bread

Saint Monans

‘A collaborative project to grow better grain and bake better bread with the common purposes of nourishment, sustainability and food sovereignty.’ This fabulous Community Benefit Society has brought back Scottish heritage grains and is growing, milling and selling a Landrace

Christie the Baker, Linlithgow

Linlithgow

There’s a new bread shop in town (2025). Christie the Baker is now open at 218 High Street. J B Christie has a long history of baking, having begun trading at the end of WW2. The business was owned by

Birchwater, from Birken Tree

Dunkeld

BIRKENTREE Highland Silver Sap is a rarified ‘world first’ spirit enhancement dedicated to revealing the full character of your chosen luxury spirit. This is a fascinating, refreshing and healthy thirst quencher that brings with it the essence of mountain air

Shetland Kale

Trondra

Shetland Cabbage/Kale is the oldest known Scottish local vegetable variety and has been grown on the Shetland Islands since at least the 17thC. Used as a vegetable, the outer or dropped leaves are also used as winter fodder for cattle

The Old Quay Bakehouse & Crannog

Mallaig

This is a fabulous bakehouse in every way – from its stunning waterside location, with innovative buildings, through to the mastery and skills in the bakery, producing real sourdough bread and croissants for lucky Mallaig. There are also harbour-front tables

Uradale Yarns

Scalloway

GreenCity Wholefoods

Glasgow

GreenCity Wholefoods is a workers co-operative, based in Glasgow’s vibrant east end, supplying Scotland, delivering over 5,000 vegetarian, vegan, organic, non-organic, gluten free options, a vast selection of artisan products and GM free wholefoods: grains and breads; grocery items; herbs

Original Fresh Blood Scots Black Pudding

Uphall

Essentially a blood pudding, the ordinary folk of Scotland thrived on this healthy cheap food whilst those who could afford it would be eating the prime cuts of meat. Over the years it has become industrialised and although still popular

The Orkney Dairy

Sandwick

Voted Best Dairy Producer 2024 at Orkney Food & Drink Awards. I first came across this fabulous producer at Lynnfield Hotel on Orkney where they use Lara’s sensational yoghurt so I had to seek her out. Their Farm has been

Rothiemurchus Estate Farm Shop & Café

Rothiemurchus

Rothiemurchus is a wonderful family run Highland Estate set at the heart of the stunning Cairngorms National Park. Passionate about delicious food, Rothiemurchus not only produces its very own succulent Highland Beef, Velvety Forest Venison and fresh Rainbow Trout all

Auchentullich Farm Shop

Alexandria

This is a perfect example of a fabulous farm shop and Loch Lomond is lucky to have them. They make their own excellent range of ice creams, from their family’s traditional Friesian herd, also selling old-fashioned non-homogenised deliciously creamy dairy

Orkney Wine Company

Orkney

The Orkney Wine Company has the most incredible location next to the world famous Italian Chapel (pictured) on the tiny Island of Lamb Holm – but never fear, it is linked by causeways so you don’t need another ferry to

Yester Farm Dairies

Yester Mains

Family farm by Gifford selling the full range of award-winning products: cottage cheese, soured cream, crème fraiche, plain & favoured yoghurts, full & low fat cream cheese, Greek style yoghurt & double cream. They also produce mozzarella, ready diced or

Connage Highland Dairy

Ardersier

Home of the Cheese Pantry and Deli at Connage where they make a range of fine cheeses on their family farm. Now also with a fabulous vending machine service…the Connage Express. You can visit their beautiful shop and check out

Salted Dry Cured Ling

Shetland Isles

There is archaeological evidence that this preservation method of curing ling & cod has been going on at least since 900AD on Shetland, Orkney and Western Isles. The large well-built boats allowed them to catch great quantities from the deep

Hemp it Up

Kirriemuir

Welcome to new Scottish Food Guide Member Hemp It Up. Ali and John farm in Angus: rearing cattle, cultivating barley… and growing hemp, in rotation. Scottish hemp actually has a history in the mists of time in the production of

Scottish Heritage Potatoes on Slow Food Ark of Taste

Auchterhouse

Scotland has a delicious range of heritage potatoes on the Ark of Taste. They are varied in flavour, colour and texture and fascinating to grow, harvest, cook and eat! Support biodiversity and go for heritage potatoes! There are currently 9

East Neuk Orchards

Pittenweem

Welcome to new members East Neuk Orchards. Duncan & Lisa’s home is Gillingshill, tucked away in a hidden beautiful corner of the Kingdom of Fife. Within their home they have created ‘Home away from Home’ accommodation in the East Neuk of

Scottish Apples on Slow Food Ark of Taste

Aberdour

Scotland has a delicious range of heritage apples on the Ark of Taste. They vary in flavour, colour and texture and are rarely on sale but are available as root stock to grow, as an increasing number of enthusiasts are

The Ethical Dairy

Gatehouse of Fleet

The Finlay family reintroduced cheese making to Rainton Farm in 2013 after a 40 year break giving an opportunity to experiment and explore the flavours and textures of different types of cheese. They now have a fabulous range of cheeses,

Norse Pilgrim Teas

Shapinsay

Welcome to new Scottish Food Guide member Norse Pilgrim Teas. More info to follow soon (October 25). Up in the far north of Scotland on the beautiful isle of Shapinsay there is a lady growing tea. Scotland’s most northerly tea

Boyndie Trust: The Old School Visitor Centre and Coffee Shop

Boyndie

A charming place to tarry awhile, featuring beautiful landscaped gardens, an excellent range of crafts and a lovely coffee shop, brimming with Banff produce. It is a beautifully converted old schoolhouse and a really friendly cheery place. Their extensive garden

St Andrews Farmhouse Cheese Co

Pittenweem

Visit Fife’s farmhouse cheesemaker. Jane’s cheeses are a delicious asset to this lovely region. Her excellent hand crafted cheeses have won many awards, with 2 Great Taste Awards for her Anster this year, 2023. It is very much a family

Ballintaggart Shop, Aberfeldy Square

Aberfeldy

Ballintaggart’s new relocated retail space in the heart of Aberfeldy is bigger and better than ever, with fabulous Scottish produce, a very fine range of wines from around the world, local cheese, fresh fruit and vegetables, and essential ingredients to

Musselburgh Leek

Aberdour

Musselburgh leeks are a short variety with thick white stems. They differ from the “London leek” that have more evenly spaced leaves around the stem. Soils that are fertile, rich and well drained provide ideal growing conditions for leeks. Lowland

Dainty Monkey Baking

Edinburgh

This wonderful micro-bakery is based in Trinity, Edinburgh where Tara makes all her breads in her registered kitchen to order, delivering locally in EH5 and Trinity area so do get in touch to arrange deliveries. No retail outlet hence no

Cukie Swedish Bakery

Dunfermline

Cukie is a fabulous find: a Scandinavian micro-bakery & coffee shop, all hand-crafted with many locally sourced ingredients. A taste of Sweden on the southern edge of Dunfermline. Inspired by Scandi baking this delightful and accomplished couple have created a

The Dory Bistro & Gallery

Pittenweem

The Dory’s menus are mouth-watering, with fish and shellfish brought direct from the fishing boats outside the windows and vegetables and fruit from their garden to the rear – you can’t get much more fresh, local and prime quality than

Andrew Whitley’s Sourdough Starter & Do Sourdough

St Monans

Currently no courses on offer but watch this space. In the meantime Andrew shares his expertise in his books Bread Matters & Do Sourdough. Consultancy also available. Andrew campaigns with thoughtfulness and commitment for better quality in our daily bread and

Reestit Mutton

Scalloway

Reestit Mutton is mutton from Native Shetland Sheep (Ark of Taste) salted in brine and hung to dry traditionally in the rafters, reest, of the house above a peat fire. The peaty smoke helps to season the meat and after

Scottish Food Studio

Aberdour

Gastronomy Experiences at Scottish Food Studio Taste Adventures by the shore: Embrace Scotland’s unique food culture with Scottish Food Guide’s Wendy Barrie for a Taste Adventure by the shore. Enjoy panoramic views of the Edinburgh skyline & Inchcolm island across

Traditional Ayrshire Dunlop Cheese

Stewarton

This cheese has 17thC roots. In 1690, a farmer’s daughter made it a mile from this very farm, with huge success. She taught the making of this ‘sweetmilk’ cheese that became known as Dunlop. Her whole milk recipe creates a

Scottish Bread Championship 2025

St Monans

The Scottish Bread Championship 2025 will be held at Bowhouse in Fife on Friday 14th February during Real Bread Week, sponsored by The Edinburgh Bakers Trust Scotland The Bread & Scottish Food Guide The Scottish Festival of Real Bread takes place the following day,

Lawson’s Butchery & Deli (Broxburn)

Broxburn

Burnside Cheese

Rendall

Barry Graham of Burnside Cheese is Orkney’s latest addition to great artisan cheese. He learned cheesemaking as a teenager from his Westray granny and that was him hooked, determined to become a cheesemaker one day. Barry creates his cheese in

Scots Grey Hen

Golspie

This is not available for eating due to scarcity but you may wish consider breeding them yourself! The Scots Grey is an old breed of domestic chicken originating in Scotland in the sixteenth century. The chicken has barred feathering of

Traditional Finnan Haddie

Inverkeithing

A true Finnan Haddie is a split, whole gutted fish, not the mass-produced dyed boneless fillets. The delicate smoke gives it a wonderful flavor. It has a long association with the famous Scottish soup Cullen Skink, also poached in milk

Gloagburn Farm & Coffee Shop

Tibbermore

The third generation of the Niven family at Gloagburn have a lovely farm shop with free range eggs from their hens, local vegetables and groceries, an excellent butcher counter stocking their own and other quality assured meats, artisan cheese counter

Jeju Baked Goods

Glasgow

This wonderful artisan sourdough emporium is the brainchild of Ameena who is herself a Real Bread Ambassador and highly gifted baker. Opening in October 2023 Ameena is now settled into the first year of her artisan bakery and cafe in

Original Belted Galloway Cattle

Mochrum

This specific fold is rarely available at butchers however research is being carried out into another possible source. In the meantime, if seeking out Belted Galloway, ask about its provenance and look for pure bred. There is written evidence there

Orkney Borerays, Burnside, Settisgarth

Finstown

The Orkney Boreray Co-operative Ltd becomes Scotland’s 2nd Slow Food Presidium August 2021. RBST Award Winner 2022 RBST Sustainable Food Producer of the Year 2023 [Joint winners with Richard Brand & Son, Brand Family Larder]. Here is proof, if ever

Peel Farm

Kirriemuir

Peel Farm is a super family farm with imaginative diversifications that will keep you entertained all day – and even to stay longer. The Flemings are onto the third generation of this Angus farming family. They started off serving afternoon

Cheese Lovers Experience @ Scottish Food Studio

Aberdour

Immerse yourself in a wonderful experience by the sea at Scottish Food Studio with the complex character of cheeses for an extended morning of learning and savouring with Scottish Cheese Trail & Slow Food Cooks Alliance, Wendy Barrie. Book online

Othin House: Bakery, Delicatessen, Coffee house & Kitchen

Helmsdale

Sadly, due to illness, Othin House is temporarily closed so please check their Facebook page for updates.We wish Donna a full recovery. *** A fabulous addition to Helmsdale where Donna and her team are creating a wonderful food destination in

Gordon Castle Plum

Fochabers

The Gordon Castle plum was bred by John Webster, head gardener at Gordon Castle near Fochabers in Moray and first recorded in 1864. It is a late dessert plum from the north of Scotland. It has large yellow oval fruit,

Denhead Farms

Coupar Angus

Denhead is renowned for its fresh asparagus so look out for their branding in a farm shop near you every Apr/May – summer. Chefs go wild for it and this year Denhead hosted an open day for us cooks and

Dulse & Pepper Dulse

Anstruther

Pepper dulse (Osmundea pinnatifida) is a red seaweed with smaller leaves than Dulse, another Ark product. It delicious raw or dried with a unique intense garlicky and truffle taste. When dried it has an umami flavor. Seaweed has been eaten

Going Native Heritage Meats

hawick

Welcome to new Scottish Food Guide member Going Native Heritage Meats. More info to follow soon (October 25). Mary Howlett is a heritage meat specialist, seeking out the best from small and micro producers, smallholders and farmers who care about

Shetland Geese

Trondra

This is not available for eating due to scarcity, unless you breed some yourself. Their eggs are available locally in season. The Shetland Goose is considered to be a domestic bird with Greylag ancestry and valued for its ability to thrive on

Company Bakery & Café

Musselburgh

Scottish Bread Championship Supreme Champion 2023, Scottish Bread Championship Joint Supreme Champion 2022 & multiple Gold winner. Their bakery also has a fabulous cafe and is at Eskmills Business Park. Ben’s dedication to provenance extends not only to carefully sourcing

Summer Harvest Oils

Crieff

This superb quality cold pressed rapeseed oil has been winning prestigious awards, Double Star Great Taste Award 2010 and Double Award Winners ‘Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards 2009’ right through to present day. Some get hung up on olive oils

Barony Mill

Birsay

Barony Mill is a fabulous restored and operational watermill on the west of Mainland Orkney. Barony has been milling Orkney bere using solely water- power since 1873 and must not be missed when visiting Orkney. At the mill the locally

Christie the Baker, Coatbridge

Coatbridge

Christie the Baker has been a family name in the North Lanarkshire community for about 80 years with outlets in Airdrie, LInlithgow and Coatbridge. Over the years they have won many awards including the well-deserved World Champion Scotch Pie Award,

Macbeths of Forres

Forres

A highly respected meat and game dealer with super newly refurbished butcher’s emporium in Forres, complete with large glass cabinets for his 30+ day dry-aged beef. He also has an online mail order shop with eco-friendly packaging and welcomes trade

Orkney Sourdough Co

Kirkwall

A well-established and exceptional addition to Orkney’s food & drink scene. Karin, founder creator of Orkney Sourdough Co., is a very gifted Swedish baker in love with Orkney. A professional chef to trade, she has worked in hotels in Copenhagen

The Brand Family Larder

East Fortune

Jane Brand and her family are 4th generation farmers at East Fortune Farm, striving to breed the best quality outdoor reared East Lothian pork and lamb. In 2018 the family opened ‘The Brand Family Larder’ farm shop at East Fortune

Cairn O’ Mohr Wines

Errol

Awarded Slow Food Scotland Drink Product of the Year 2025 Real fruit wines hand made in Perthshire. This fabulously quirky and absolutely inspired winery has been established in 1987 when founders Ron and Judith Gillies “first started the winery with

H S Murray

Inverkeithing

Their Centenary Year 2022! This very popular Seafood specialist has even featured on prime time TV in France & Germany when I cooked Cullen Skink, “En Ecosse, La Soupe au Haddock Fumé de Wendy” Douglas has a super shop, always

Mountain Hare

Aviemore

Unavailable. These are alarmingly threatened by extinction and are not for consumption for the forseeable future. The mountain hare is genuinely native to the UK, unlike the more common Brown Hare or even the rabbit, both of which are introduced

House of Bruar

Blair Atholl

A perfect place to break the journey on the A9 – or just a great place for a day trip. House of Bruar has developed from a prime foodie stop with an incredible award-winning delicatessen with a global selection of

Papa Stour Shetland Hen

Trondra

Exceptionally rare & unavailable. Another breed still in existence entirely thanks to the Isbisters at Burland Croft. These hens are very rare and all originate from only the Shetland Isles. They have been breeding Shetland Hens since the 1970’s at Burland

Peelham Farm Produce

Berwick-upon-Tweed

Winner 2019/20 Slow Food Scotland Best Butcher. photo Albie Clark Specialising in their own organic reared Aberdeen Angus, carefully sourced outdoor-reared pork and organic lamb and mutton. They have their own on-farm butchery and cure and sell their own fine

Hill Bred Pedigree Highland Cattle

Tobermory

Highland Cattle are iconic on picture postcards, yet few are aware how they have become heavier and ‘developed’ to give larger carcass and bigger cuts. This Hill Bred Pedigree Highland Cattle is an old strain that has not been developed

Sunrise Bakehouse

Burntisland

This fabulous artisan sourdough bakery is owned and run by a gifted young couple, specialising in delicious loaves, mouth-watering pastries and cakes. Such delicacies as Pear and chocolate hazelnut Bostock, Cinnamon bun pudding with apple and chai soaked raisins, Triple

Isle of Mull Cheese

Isle of Mull

Screenshot This family of farmhouse artisan cheesemakers use their own dairy herds and traditional methods to produce stunning award-winning unpasteurised Traditional Isle of Mull, and Hebridean Blue cheeses, along with Cloth Bound Tobermory Truckles and naturally flavoured wax coated Isle

Winston Churchill Venison

Dunoon

Family business specialising in wild venison, harvested from the hills of Argyll. They have developed speciality sausage, burger and haggis range, plus game birds in season. Awarded Best Rural Retailer 2005. I often use their produce in recipes as I

The Westray Bakehouse

Orkney

The first bakery opened in 1892 and now is fourth generation (known locally as Broons o’ Westray I am told!) creating and distributing high quality bakes across the islands and beyond, using original recipes with a sprinkling of new ones.