Scottish Food Guide

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Food Producers

Discover the world-class producers here on Scottish Food Guide. Support those that are recommended on your doorstep, high street or farm track; seek out others when you travel around Scotland and explore our recommendations as many producers also do mail order.

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

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. “Within the covers of this accessible and beautifully illustrated work lies

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

The Old Quay Bakehouse & Crannog

Mallaig

Welcome to our new member (Sept23). This is a fabulous bakehouse in every way – from its stunning waterside location, innovative buildings…through to the mastery and skills in the bakery, producing real sourdough bread and croissants for lucky Mallaig. This

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

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

Chrystal’s Shortbread

Balloch

Exceptional 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. A truly

Hardiesmill

Gordon

RBST Winner 2023 Sustainable Farm of the Year. Online sales, a regular at Kelso Farmers’ Market plus their lovely Farm Shop open Fridays 10.00-18.00 & Saturdays 9.30-15.00 (but check for seasonal changes).This highly respected family farm rears Scotch Assured pedigree

The Orkney Dairy

Sandwick

Welcome to our new member (Sept 23). I first came across this remarkable produce at Lynnfield Hotel on Orkney where they use Lara’s sensational yoghurt so I had to seek her out. Their Farm has been in the Hourie Family

Company Bakery

Edinburgh

Scottish Bread Championship Joint Supreme Champion 2022 at Royal Highland Show & multiple Gold winner. This award-winning bakery is the brainchild of 5 directors: chef Ben Reade, Duncan and Amy Findlater who own Smith & Gertrude, Hollie Love Reid who

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

The Old Mill Shop

Killearn

The Old Mill at Killearn has now opened a lovely Shop in their courtyard. Check their website for opening hours and an increasing range of interesting and delicious wines and spirits, local food produce and exhibits from local artists are

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

Leonard’s Hemp Seed Tea

Melrose

Hemp tea is highly nutritious, ethical and delicious – indeed an exceedingly healthy cuppa. Leonard roasts and crushes his hemp seeds before blending them with a combination of rose petals, mint and lavender to create the most beautiful hemp seed

The Ethical Dairy (Cream O’ Galloway)

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,

Blackthorn Scottish Sea Salt

Ayr

Welcome to our new member Blackthorn. This incredible sea salt is delicious and sparkling: beautiful flakes with a wonderful sense of terroir. Blackthorn use 100% pure west coast sea water to work their magic. You really can taste the sea

Firebrick Bakery

Lauder

Firebrick Bakery is the fabulous invention of Amanda & David who have made Lauder their home after stellar careers and multiple awards. Amanda is an acclaimed pastry chef so what a pair they make. After spells at Roman Camp, Simply

Scottish Food Studio

Aberdour

Experiences in Fife – Cheese – Hygge – Slow Food Ark of Taste and more. Scottish Food Studio is Wendy’s Nordic inspired kitchen by Fife’s Coastal Path where she offers a range of popular bespoke experiences and seminars. Her venue

Eusebi Restaurant & Deli

Glasgow

Eusebi’s is a wonderfully fabulous place to dine, and has the most amazing deli too. In addition to the ground floor entry level, lower level dining, and street cafe seating, all buzzing and vibrant, her spectacular deli counter stretches the

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

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

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

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

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

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.

The Shop by Ballintaggart

Aberfeldy

The Shop at Ballintaggart is a pop-up that became permanent over the past two years, now providing a super range of fresh bread, vegetables, excellent homemade ready meals and wines from the ‘mother ship’ Ballintaggart and its associated The Grandtully

Isle of Mull Cheese

Isle of Mull

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 of

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

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

The Wee Restaurant

North Queensferry

Welcome to our latest entry – the fabulous Wee Restaurant in North Queensferry. This husband and wife team opened the Wee Restaurant in 2006 and have been carving out a fine reputation in Fife and beyond ever since. Chef proprietor

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

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 runs Galloway Chillies from her home near Wigtown, growing speciality chillies, alongside hardy and half hardy herbs. She

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

Orkney Wine Company

Orkney

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

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

Allan’s Chilli Products

Abernethy

Welcome to new Scottish Food Guide members (May 2023). New members Allan & Joan, by Abernethy, produce a handmade range of tasty jams and jellies, chilli chutneys and sauces all made with natural ingredients including chillies, apples, garlic & pears.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

GreenCity Wholefoods

Glasgow

Supplier to East Ayrshire’s Food for Life schools, GreenCity Wholefoods is a Glasgow based workers co-operative 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;

John Lawson Butcher (Broxburn)

Broxburn

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 on

The Pickled Peacock at Cairn O’ Mohr

Errol

Cafe Bar at Cairn O’Mohr Winery This fabulous colourful vibrant venue is part of the Cairn O’Mohr complex where you can buy foraged wines, berry liquors, ciders and fizz! There are wine tours and resident artist’s handiwork all around you

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,

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

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

Orkney Boreray

Finstown

Orkney Boreray Community 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, if

Barony Mill

Birsay

Welcome to our new member (Sept 23) 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

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

H S Murray

Inverkeithing

Centenary Year 2022!! Very popular Seafood specialist – excellent service and always with beautiful window displays featuring a superb range of high quality fish, caught sustainably. Foodies travel from all over Fife to enjoy Douglas’s shop and many local restaurateurs

Auchentullich Farm Shop

Alexandria

This is a prime example of a wonderful 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 milk. Sublime.

ScotBeer Tours

Edinburgh

Discover Scotland through Learning about its Beer – a wonderful innovative company offering tours based in and around Glasgow and Edinburgh: Walking Tours, Brewery Tours and Tastings. They will also welcome enquiries for bespoke tours across Scotland so click on

MACDUFF 1890 Wholesale Butcher & Private Butchery

Wishaw

Fourth generation meat specialist, MacDuff has long been associated with sourcing prime meats from trusted farms, supplying high-end butchers, caterers and chefs across UK and indeed the world. Expert suppliers of high-welfare pedigree heritage breeds of cattle, sheep and pigs,

Mhor Bread

Callander

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

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

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 an incredible cheese counter, charcuterie, and carefully selected ladies

Mhor Fish

Callander

With Tom’s dedicated approach to local produce I suppose it was inevitable he would open a fish shop (and Mhor Bread) in Callander. He and his family have built up a top ranking reputation for amazing food and ambience at Monachyle

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

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 &

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

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

Redcastle Award-Winning Spirits & Liqueurs

Arbroath

Fiona and her team have the passion and skill, enthusiasm and knowledge to create great products. The first and original is their Redcastle Scottish Gin however now there are other options too, all available online, at markets, shops and events

Whighams Wine Cellars

Edinburgh

This West End wine bar has been on the go for over 30 years and is a vibrant and popular meeting place. Indeed it is quite an institution – loved by its regulars and a glimpse of real Edinburgh for

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

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! Slow Food Scotland Deli of the Year 2021 & 2022. This amazing store of

Peelham Farm Produce

Berwick-upon-Tweed

photo Albie Clark Winner 2019/20 Slow Food Scotland Best Butcher. 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

John Lawson Butcher (Winchburgh)

Winchburgh

Supernature

Gorebridge

Award-winning cold pressed rapeseed oil from the Lothians. They produce classic oil and infusions with lemon, ginger, chilli and a range of herbs. The fertile land, sunshine and showers yield a healthy crop – you can see the fields ablaze with

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

Uradale Farm – Native Shetland Lamb & Shetland Kye & 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

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 – see this year’s crop of medals

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

Post & Pantry

Aberdour

Stop press Nov22: Post & Pantry now have a larger deli two doors along so you can buy stationery, books, cards and all your post office requirements in one shop and a full delicatessen with enhanced cheese counter in the

Wild Hearth Bakery

Comrie

Joint Supreme Champion 2022, Double Scottish Bread Championship Champion at Royal Highland Show 2021, and Champion 2019. Wild Hearth Bakery is an exceptional wood-fired artisan bakery on the edge of the highlands created by John Castley, Baker & Founder. …but, please

Errington Cheese

Lanark

Now with onsite Farm Shop (Dec22) – a super cute farm shop offering their full range of cheese alongside some other specially selected cheesemakers, their own Tamworth whey-fed pork (while stocks last), local honey and stockist of “Meadows: The Swedish

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kedar Cheese Co

Mouswald

Complete with a delightful farm shop, The Kedar Pantry, selling all their cheeses, teas and coffees, scones, local produce and essential items, with seating areas both inside and outside in pretty wee individual hooses. They also sell original artwork, created

Native Scottish Goat

Acharacle

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

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

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

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

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,

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

Errichel: Farm & Cottages; Thyme at Errichel 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. Thistle Winners for Central, Fife & Tayside 2022 Food Tourism Award & 2018/19 Thyme at Errichel Restaurant Best

Macbeths of Forres

Forres

A highly respected meat and game dealer with super butcher shop in Forres and online mail order shop … now also with on-Farm shop at Edinvale Farm, their Pasture for Life family farm. Their online orders are now in eco-friendly

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

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

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

Christie the Baker

Whitburn

Newly opened branch of this family business on May 9th. Christie the Baker has been a family name in the North Lanarkshire community for almost 80 years with outlets in Airdrie and Coatbridge too. Over the years they have won

Demijohn

Castle Douglas

The World’s first liquid deli has newly opened at Glenlair Steading, (Aug23) 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

Birchwater, from Birken Tree

Dunkeld

This is a fascinating, refreshing and healthy thirst quencher that brings with it the essence of mountain air and clear lochs. Birchwater is an ancient drink, harvested sustainably from birch woodland and sold beautifully bottled for the table & whisky

Hebridean Sheep

Yetts O’Muckhart

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

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

Scottish Bread Championship 2023

St Monans

The Scottish Bread Championship 2023 will be held at Bowhouse in Fife during Real Bread Week (18th to 26th February 2023), the ideal occasion for such a Championship. RULES & ENTRY FORM NOW ONLINE HERE Deadline February 15th for all entries. Judging will take place

Christie the Baker (Coatbridge)

Coatbridge

New member Feb 22. Christie the Baker has been a family name in the North Lanarkshire community for almost 80 years with outlets in Airdrie and Coatbridge. Over the years they have won many awards including the well-deserved World Champion

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

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

Skea Organics, The Potato House

Auchterhouse

Now also with Potatoes to Eat. Potato House has been supplying many box schemes, restaurants and catering firms across the UK for a number of years as well as local customers with Potatoes to Eat, and now everyone can buy

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

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,

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

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

It’s Just Fruit & Veg

Kelso

Welcome to our new Scottish Food Guide member (May 2023). I first encountered this delightful lady at Kelso Farmers’ Market where she is a regular. Her colourful produce with eye-catching packaging is not only deliciously different but also so natural,

Orkney Borerays, Burnside, Settisgarth

Finstown

Orkney Boreray Community 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 it was

Huntly Herbs

Huntly

For over two decades Huntly Herbs has been producing wonderful certified organic chutneys, preserves, sauces and jellies. They grow a range of organic fruit and vegetables onsite for sweet and savoury recipes and also source and forage locally – all

Kilted Chef Scottish Summer Berry Gin

Udny Green

Aberdeenshire is the Secret Ingredient in the Kilted Chef’s First Gin Award-winning chef, Craig Wilson of Eat on The Green has taken a step into the drinks market with the launch of his first handmade, small batch gin. Craig teamed

Cairn O’ Mohr Wines

Errol

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 a bottle, a book and a stick, then before they

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

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

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

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

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

Sheila Fleet Kirk Gallery & Café

Tankerness

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 and gems. She has several retail outlets dotted around Scotland (check out

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

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

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,

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

Christie the Baker (Airdrie)

Airdrie

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.

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

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 from their garden to the rear – you can’t get much more fresh, local and prime quality than that. Add Ruth’s

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

John Lawson Butcher (Uphall)

Uphall

Achray Farm

Callander

Re-opens each season at the beginning of May, Achray farm is a small family farm nestling in the stunning Trossachs scenery – a region steeped in Scottish history & folklore, a backwater brimming with biodiversity and a natural landscape popular

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,

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

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

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

Rouge d’Ecosse Wheat

Saint Monans

Wholemeal certified organic wheat flour freshly milled from Scottish heritage wheat variety Rouge d’Ecosse. This grain was almost gone and thanks to enormous effort from Andrew Whitley of Bread Matters http://www.breadmatters.com and a few enthusiasts, they have enabled a viable quantity

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

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

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

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

J. Gow Rum

Orkney

Won a gold medal for their unaged rum Culverin at the 2023 London Spirits Competition, along with silver medals for the spiced, Fading Light and Revenge! J Gow Rum is a Scottish island rum inspired by pirates! Collin is always

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

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

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

Othin House: Bakery, Delicatessen, Coffee house & Kitchen

Helmsdale

Welcome to our new Member (Sept 23). What a fabulous addition to Helmsdale where Donna and her team are creating a wonderful food destination in this pretty highland village on the North Coast 500. She has brought the historic white-washed

‘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

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