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Scottish Cheese Trail

Welcome to Scottish Cheese Trail. The place to discover our best cheeses, most comprehensive reviews and latest updates.

The gastronomic guide to Scotland's excellent artisan cheesemakers and retailers. Many welcome visitors and are in stunning rural locations with fascinating tales to tell.

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Whitmuir The Organic Place

West Linton

Whitmuir is an organic working farm growing seasonal produce, Shorthorn cattle and lamb. They have also planted an “edible and boozy hedge” – sounds like years of interesting tasting ahead! They have a wonderful organic food hall with an incredible

Kedar Cheese Co

Mouswald

Now with their own farm shop too. This wonderful mozzarella, fresh and smoked, is a very popular addition to artisan cheesemaking in Scotland. Gavin & Jane’s son tends to the herd of award-winning pedigree Swiss Brown Dairy Cows, producing high

Ardardan Farm Shop

Cardross

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

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,

Scottish Food Studio

Aberdour

Courses in Fife – Cheese Lovers – Hygge – Slow Food Ark of Taste – Fika, and more. Scottish Food Studio is Wendy’s Nordic inspired kitchen by Fife’s Coastal Path where she offers a range of popular bespoke courses and

Yester Farm Dairies

Yester Mains

Family farm by Gifford selling the full range of pasteurised whole, semi-skimmed and skimmed milks, creams, yoghurts, creme fraiche, soured cream, full fat and low fat cream cheeses, and tasty cottage cheese. They even produce mozzarella, perfect for home made Scottish

Wilsons of Westray

Orkney

Artisan cheesemakers Jason and Nina have a small herd of pedigree Ayrshires on the stunning isle of Westray, a short ferry trip from mainland Orkney. The land is farmed traditionally, working with nature, creating top quality pasture through sowing many varieties

Isle of Mull Cheese

Isle of Mull

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

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 an excellent foodie stop with some well chosen ladies and gents’ clothing, into a

St Andrews Farmhouse Cheese Co

Pittenweem

Visit Fife’s only farmhouse cheesemakers. There’s a glass wall to watch the action and Jane’s cheeses are a delicious asset to this lovely region. Her excellent hand crafted cheeses have won many awards. It is very much a family business

Gloagburn Farm & Coffee Shop

Tibbermore

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, plus a great selection in their gift shop

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

Connage Highland Dairy

Ardersier

Home of the Cheese Pantry and Café 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 relax with

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

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,

Auchentullich Farm Shop

Alexandria

This is a prime example of a wonderful farm shop and Loch Lomond is lucky to have them! They have their own herd of Highland Cattle plus additional meats in their chiillers from other local suppliers and a range of pies

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! This amazing store of predominantly Italian gourmet food is a wonderful journey for all

The Ethical Dairy (Cream O’ Galloway)

Gatehouse of Fleet

Already famous for their fabulous ice cream, 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

Errichel: Farm & Cottages; Thyme at Errichel Restaurant & Rooms

Aberfeldy

Thistle Winners for Central, Fife & Tayside 2018/19 Thyme at Errichel Restaurant for CalMac Best Eating Experience Errichel is a very special inspiring place. Close to Aberfeldy yet in a world of its own. Becky and Paul are a winning combo: their enthusiasm

Cheese Lovers Experience @ Scottish Food Studio

Aberdour

Immerse yourself in the complex character of cheeses for a morning of learning and savouring with Founder of Scottish Cheese Trail & Slow Food Chef Alliance Member, Wendy Barrie. An introduction to the knowledge, storage and appreciation of Scottish artisan cheese, plus an understanding

Gordon & MacPhail

Elgin

Whisky specialist Gordon & MacPhail has been awarded the title of Global Whisky Retailer of the Year for a single outlet at the Icons of Whisky Awards 2009. Also with superb Delicatessen with Cheese Counter. They are also proud to

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

Post & Pantry

Aberdour

Aberdour’s Post Office & Delicatessen – a great addition to this pretty coastal village and on Scottish Cheese Trail too due to their lovely range of artisan cheeses and they have great charcuterie too. Now also with an online shop

Errington Cheese

Lanark

Humphrey Errington started making sheep’s cheese on his family run farm in the 80’s and is justly renowned for the famous ewe’s milk Lanark Blue, and White. His daughter Selina now runs the cheese-making business and introduced Corra Linn, a hard sheep’s

Dunlop Dairy

Stewarton

Dunlop Dairy is a Traditional Ayrshire Dunlop cheesemaker based near Stewarton Ayrshire, with a range of farmhouse cheese you can taste and buy in their Cheese Shop and Tearoom. The Dunlop cheese has PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) status. Ann has

Galloway Farmhouse Cheese

Sorbie

The flavours include smoked, green peppercorns, and natural rind. Cairnsmore Cow’s cheese is a hard pressed cheese and matured for at least 5 months. In the summer months they can make fresh ricotta from the whey.They also have a lovely onsite

Craigie’s Farm Deli & Cafe

South Queensferry

This beautiful café has terrific views over the Forth and is a pleasant short drive from the city centre. They serve hot dish of the day, light dishes, salads, terrines, soups and home baking. Great supporters of local and home-grown

Island Cheese Company

Isle of Arran

The Kinniburgh family business on Arran has a range of flavoured blended cheddars, from Classic Island Cheddar to intriguing variations. They also have the Bellevue Cheese Company, on Arran, where they produce an award-winning range of soft cheeses: Arran Blue, Arran Mist

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Whitmuir The Organic Place

Kedar Cheese Co

Ardardan Farm Shop

Ballochmyle Fine Cheese

Scottish Food Studio

Yester Farm Dairies

Wilsons of Westray

Isle of Mull Cheese

House of Bruar

St Andrews Farmhouse Cheese Co

Gloagburn Farm & Coffee Shop

West Highland Dairy

Connage Highland Dairy

Cambus O May Cheese Company

Loch Arthur Creamery, Farm Shop and Cafe

Auchentullich Farm Shop

Valvona & Crolla Elm Row Delicatessen & VinCaffè Bar

The Ethical Dairy (Cream O’ Galloway)

Errichel: Farm & Cottages; Thyme at Errichel Restaurant & Rooms

Cheese Lovers Experience @ Scottish Food Studio

Gordon & MacPhail

Rothiemurchus Estate Farm Shop & Café

Post & Pantry

Errington Cheese

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Galloway Farmhouse Cheese

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