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Meat, Poultry and Game

Whitmuir The Organic Place

West Linton

Whitmuir is an organic working farm growing seasonal produce and rearing Tamworth pigs, 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

John Davidsons Specialist Butchers, at Royans of Elgin

Elgin

John Davidson is passionate about meat and his shop has received the top accolade of UK Butcher’s shop of the year. His produce has won many awards and plaudits from the Scottish Craft Butchers and Q Guild. All beef is

Peelham Farm Produce

Berwick-upon-Tweed

photo Albie Clark Winner 2019/20 Slow Food Scotland Best Butcher. Tamworth and Tamworth-Duroc pigs all organically reared slowly outside and fed on home-grown natural produce. Tasty Hams, Toulouse & Cumberland sausages, rashers, salamis & fresh cuts of pork. Member of Scottish Craft

Briggs’ Native Shetland Lamb

Shetland

POSSIBLY AVAILABLE – CLICK ON CONTACT BUTTON TO CHECK Native Shetland Lamb happily exist in the most rugged land and extreme climate but their dainty size and slow growing characteristics make them unfashionable and less profitable in the eyes of commercial

Simply Herdwick

Burrelton

Husband and wife team, John and Rachael Penny. launched Simply Herdwick after a couple of trips to the Lake District where they fell in love with the native Herdwick Sheep. ‘With their smiling white faces and their beautiful grey fleece,

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

John Davidsons Specialist Butchers, Inverurie

Inverurie

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

Rothiemurchus Estate Farm Shop & Café

Rothiemurchus

Rothiemurchus is a superb 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

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

Macbeths of Forres

Forres

Now also with on-Farm shop at Edinvale Farm. A highly respected meat and game dealer with super butcher shop in Forres and online mail order shop too. Their online orders are now in eco-friendly packaging too. In 1986 Jock’s parents

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

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. Superb local

East Coast Cured

Edinburgh

Winner of a Great Taste Award, 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

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

Winston Churchill Venison

Dunoon

Family business specializing 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

Hardiesmill

Gordon

Now also with Farm Shop selling their own and neighbour’s finest produce – opened July 2020 Highly respected family business rearing Scotch Assured pedigree Native Aberdeen Angus in the traditional way, fed on grass and grass silage. Well hung beef from

Glengorm Castle Coffee Shop, Art Gallery & Farm Shop

Tobermory

This is so much more than a coffee shop! North of Tobermory the road is wonderfully epic – keep going, it’s worth it and the scenery magnificent! This is a family home as well as food tourism in spades! They

Ramsay of Carluke

Carluke

Multi award winning bacon, cooked meats, cured hams and sausages from the 5th generation of this famous family business and Rick Stein Food Hero – always outstanding produce and award winner at Scottish Food & Drink Excellence Awards. Their bacon

Uradale Farm – Native Shetland Lamb & Shetland Kye

Shetland

AVAILABLE MAIL ORDER VIA CONTACT BUTTON 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

John Davidsons Specialist Butcher, Aberdeen

Aberdeen

Butchers par Excellence. This outlet is within Dobbies Garden World on the edge of Aberdeen. John Davidson is passionate about meat and his shop has received the top accolade of UK Butcher’s shop of the year. His produce has won

John Lawson Butcher (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

Scotch & Co

Kilwinning

Fabulous Scotch eggs – perfect for savoury platters, picnics, buffets and parties. A high quality ready-to-eat product made only with carefully sourced ingredients including Ramsay’s outdoor reared pork and local Ayrshire free range eggs. Jaqueline has a delicious range to

John Lawson Butcher (Winchburgh)

Winchburgh

Mackenzie’s Farm Shop & Cafe

Shetland Isles

Britain’s most northerly Farm Shop & Café serving and selling their own beef, lamb, pork, vegetables and eggs; local crafts, gifts, stationery, toys, games and books. The Mackenzies have lived and farmed their 38-hectare croft for over 500 years and

The Brand Family Larder

East Fortune

Welcome to our new Scottish Farm Shops member. 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

John Lawson Butcher (Broxburn)

Broxburn

Allarburn Farm Shop

Elgin

Originally a dairy farm business, Hilary and her father Dean Anderson are now famous for their Allarburn eggs, vegetables and tatties. At first it was a surprise, although very handy, to find a farm shop in the middle of Elgin!

Gosford Bothy Farm Shop

Longniddry

This super farm shop on the edge of Aberlady has a dedicated butcher counter with top notch produce – their own Wild Boar is naturally reared in family groups in this wooded East Lothian estate. Their Saddleback Pork is also excellent.

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

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

Ardross Farm

Elie

Traditional East Neuk beef, reared and bred on this family farm. Its slow maturing ensures well-marbled succulent results. Their cattle and sheep are pasture fed, the latter sold as lamb and mutton. Their beautiful award-winning Farm Shop on site has wonderful

Blairmains Farm Shop and Coffee Bothy

Stirling

Award-winning Farm Shop and Coffee Bothy with a range of fruit and vegetables, eggs, meats and home baking. 5th generation and still going strong! Now also with meals-to-go range their latest addition. This super place is nestled in the countryside

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,

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

Carmichael Venison & Farmhouse Kitchen

Biggar

Heading southwards on the A73 – so pleasant to avoid motorways – you will find Carmichael Estate Farm Shop and can pause for tasty home baking at their Clan Farmhouse Kitchen. The Carmichael family have been farming these lands for 700 years and today

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

Gloagburn Farm & Coffee Shop

Tibbermore

Niven family at Gloagburn have a lovely farm shop-free range eggs from their hens, local vegetables and meats plus gift shop and lovely cafe. Ideally located on the edge of Perth, close to the motorway onwards to Stirling it is

Orkney Borerays, Burnside, Settisgarth

Finstown

The fascinating story of the Orkney Borerays… The Boreray is a primitive breed of sheep, with a small, slender frame, their wool is known to be fine and good for spinning. All have heavy spiraling horns and their meat is

Briggs’ Native Shetland Lamb & Mutton

Drem

POSSIBLY AVAILABLE – CLICK ON CONTACT BUTTON TO CHECK Briggs describes himself as a Shetland sheep breeder with a mainland outpost! He sells whole pure bred Shetland lamb and mutton, fresh butchered, chilled and packed suitable for home freezing by

Ardoch Hebridean Sheep

Yetts O’Muckhart

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. Hebridean sheep are on Slow Food Ark

Letterfinlay Foods

Fort William

Proud to supply ‘from a croft to a castle.’ Letterfinlay is still a family run Specialist Food business supplying hotels, restaurants and private customers throughout the Highlands & Islands of Scotland. They supply Scottish Beef, Lamb, Venison and game from their

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