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SCOTLAND IS BLESSED with some of the best food and drink in the world. It is our biggest export, employs over one hundred thousand people and the fruits of this bonnie land attract tourists from all over the world. Economic bene ts aside, it is the stories that each and every one of us associate with Scottish fayre that make it so special: it’s the dram shared with friends on a cold winter’s night, or the mussels eaten on a romantic getaway in the Highlands. At Scotland Food & Drink, we are proud to tell the stories of the producers who make these special moments happen. We use our channels far and wide to stress how important their work is so that they can continue to thrive. With over a billion bottles of Scotch Whisky exported every year, the industry plays an important role in raising consumer awareness of Scottish brands abroad. When people visit Scotland, regional food tourism ambassadors promote produce from their local areas to them.
The sector has faced many challenges in the past three years: a global pandemic, Brexit, and geopolitical shi s that continue to drive the price of basic commodities higher than many have experienced in their lifetimes.
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Yet the people of Scotland have showed strength and determination: they have pushed themselves to think out of the box, building the industry’s resilience in the face of whatever adversity might follow. By uniting local communities and helping their fellows sustain their livelihoods, from the North East to the East, to the South, the West, the Highlands and the Islands, they have proved that we can all do better to create a more sustainable, powerful – and importantly, delicious – future. And however many herrings it takes, I think that’s a rebellion worth getting behind.
A SUPPLEMENT TO FINE FOOD DIGEST SCOTLAND FOOD & DRINK 2022 3 EDITORIAL Editor:editorial@gff.co.uk Michael Lane Deputy editor: Dawn-HiscoxTanwen Contributor: Nic Belfrage Art director: Mark Windsor ADVERTISING Salesadvertise@gff.co.ukdirector: Sally Coley Sales manager: Ruth Debnam Sales executive: Becky Stacey GENERAL ENQUIRIES Tel: +44 (0)1747 825200 Fax: +44 (0)1747 824065 www.gff.co.ukinfo@gff.co.uk ADDRESS Guild of Fine Food, Guild House, 23b Kingsmead Business Park, Gillingham, Dorset SP8 5FB UK PUBLISHED BY The Guild of Fine Food Ltd © The Guild of Fine Food Ltd 2022. Reproduction of whole or part of this magazine without the publisher’s prior permission is prohibited. The opinions expressed in articles and advertisements are not necessarily those of the editor or publisher. PRINTED BY Blackmore, Dorset A supplement to INSIDE Overview of Scotland Food & Drink 4 Products from... 7 North East Scotland 7-8 East Scotland 10-11 South Scotland 15 West Scotland 16 Highlands & Islands 19 Scotland’s Larder 21 From the editor… FIONA RICHMOND Head of Regional Food, Scotland Food & Drink TANWEN DAWN HISCOX, Deputy Editor, Fine Food Digest
Scotland has a fantastic food and drink story to tell, and we are proud to help share it with the world YOU MAY BE familiar with the Scottish saying, ‘Twelve herrings an’ a bagpipe mak a rebellion.’ Even if you haven’t, you get the gist: it is a response to an exaggeration. It is no overstatement, however, to say that Scotland is a land of plenty when it comes to food and drink. Each of the country’s regions boasts a bounty of produce that is the envy of the world, and as many people willing to put in the hard gra to make beautiful products out of it.
Scotland’s food and drink sector is not insulated from the external pressures leading to rising prices, but its worldwide reputation endures. Businesses are facing these challenges head on, continuing to innovate, driving sustainability and quality.
AS MANY OF us have, food and drink businesses across Scotland have faced massive challenges in the past three years. The industry had to make radical changes in the context of the pandemic, adding to the upheaval caused by Brexit. According to our calculations, in 2020 alone, the industry lost almost £3 billion in sales compared to the previous year. Yet, in the face of so much adversity, the sector has shown tremendous resilience and ingenuity. It has emerged as an innovative force which has continued to create premium products, building on the foundations of Scotland’s great food and drink culture.Collaboration amongst the industry’s professionals has proved instrumental in this success.
Scotland Food & Drink Partnership’s recovery plan, backed by the Scottish Government, has made it possible for businesses to start rebuilding on stronger foundations than before: Scotland’s farming, fishing, food and drink sector amount to a £15 billion industry, employing 120,000 people.
Our producers are integral to Scotland’s economic success and authoritative status on food and drink. Even prior to the pandemic, collaboration between the public and private sector has been central to the successful development of Scotland’s food and drink industry. Naturally, it would also be instrumental to its recovery.
The plan set out more than 50 action points to aid the sector in view of stimulating demand in key markets and supporting businesses to capitalise on said demand.
The pandemic acted as a catalyst for a change in consumer habits, in some ways positive: now more than ever, people think carefully about where their food and drink comes from. The latest Provenance Perceptions research from the Scotland Food & Drink Knowledge Bank shows that 67% of Scottish shoppers now say where their food is produced is increasingly important to them, while around a third of shoppers across the UK also want to spend more of their money on food and drink produced in Scotland. With this renewed interest in local food and drink production, our industry was given an opportunity, upon which many of our members seized, adapting and changing their business model in response to hospitality closures and restrictions on travel. It will take solidarity and concerted effort for Scotland’s food and drink sector to prosper in the years to come. But this is a lesson to nurture, not learn, as the country is already well on its way to success, says Fiona Richmond, head of regional food at Scotland Food & Drink
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Launched by Scotland Food & Drink and the Scottish Tourism Alliance, regional food tourism ambassadors are raising Scotland’s profile as a global food tourism destination, putting food tourism at the heart of industry recovery. From chefs and caterers, producers and independent retailers to agritourism operators, food writers, whisky experts and more, the ambassadors are all individuals deeply rooted within their communities and champion every one of Scotland’s great regions. They are shining example of excellence across the food, drink, hospitality, and tourism and are bursting with talent, enthusiasm and a spirit of working together to drive tourism growth.
Nurturing a strong local food and drink culture doesn’t just help with recovery, but proves invaluable by strengthening the sense of community in local areas.
Fiona Richmond, who leads the programme at SF&D, was recognised in the ‘2022 top 100 women in tourism’ alongside food tourism ambassadors Emma Clark, Emma Niven, Ailsa Currie and Sarah Heward.
A SUPPLEMENT TO FINE FOOD DIGEST SCOTLAND FOOD & DRINK 2022 5 SCOTLAND’S FOOD & DRINK Food Arran,onBlackwaterfoottwoDonaldwithBellevueCurrie,body,AgritourismthememberandforambassadortourismAyshireArranandofScottishAilsarunsFarmherhusbandandtheirsons.SituatedneartheIsleofBellevueis a sixth-generation mixed livestock farm, where as well as rearing cows, pigs, sheep and goats, they grow malting barley to sell to the local distillery.
Scotland’s food and drink sector has never been so highly-acclaimed at an international level. A growing middle class in Asia has developed a taste for our premium whisky and meat products, offering a huge economic opportunity for businesses operating in those industries.Scotland is also uniquely placed as a beacon of sustainable food and drink production for the rest of the world to follow. Acting sustainably in business is now understood as the most important way of tackling the climate emergency and food and drink businesses have much to gain from improving their environmental credentials. We expect to see a continued rise in consumer demand for premium and climateconscious food and drink. Without a doubt, tough times still lie ahead of us, as ongoing economic uncertainty and a cost of living crisis face businesses across our sector. But despite the hardships businesses have endured in recent years, they have come out stronger thanks to the concerted efforts of our outstanding food and drink professionals. Together, the people who make it such a great sector, supported by government, can look forward to a brighter future for everyone.
It is a modern operation, where promoting the local area is just as important as the runof-the mill activities: the Curries are keen to teach visitors to the farm – staying in their holiday cottages or attending their events space, Bellevue Barn - everything there is to know about farming, and encouraging curiosity about where food comes from. Together with other local producers, they host regional farmer’s markets, showing the virtues of a ‘farm-to-fork’ supply chain.
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The North East of Scotland is as rich in history as it counts famous castles. It is also home to many malt whisky distilleries along Moray’s River Spay, is the birthplace of Finnan Haddie, and the stomping ground of many of the country’s artisan food and drink producers.
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The Sutherlands of Portsoy smokehouse has been operating on the North East coast of Scotland for over 100 years, but has lately taken a more innovative approach. As well as a distinctive range of smoked salmon, it has tried-and-tested a number of alternative smoking methodsand fish. A notable example is the Smoked Steelhead Trout – winner of a 3-star Great Taste Award in 2022 - where the trout is hand salted then smoked over scotch whisky barrel shavings. The cold smoked line is available to trade for £2.30 per 100g, with an RRP of £2.99 for 100g. The hot smoked salmon costs £17.75 per kilo, RRP £23.10.
Though not a bad place to start, there’s more to Scottish victuals than Scotch whisky and haggis. This guide highlights some the people and businesses who have built on the foundations of tradition, sourcing the land’s best produce, grafting, innovating, and working together to purvey some of the world’s finest food and drink.
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Made with sustainably sourced teas, Raw Culture hopinfused kombucha is low in sugar, gluten free, contains high levels of B vitamins and antioxidants and is rich in gluconic and acetic acid. The four flavours, Original, Hopical Punch, Mangosaurus and Lemondrop are priced at £14.45 per case of 12x330ml for trade, with an RRP of £2.75 per can. rawculture.co.uk
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Gin No 5, Roehill’s flagship classic London Dry Gin has received several awards, while the Navy Strength was voted Scotland’s Best London Dry in The World Gin Awards 2022. The Honeyberry gin, made with copious amounts of Scottish honeyberries and no added sugar, sweetener, colours or flavours, received a Bronze in the SRFD awards. roehillsprings.com
100 year-old Maclean’s Highland Bakery has been selling traditional Scottish fare for the past four generations, using local, organic produce. It now exports a range of shortbreads, sweet biscuits and oatcakes from its production facility in Forres. Its latest ranges reflect a desire to operate responsibly: the Spent Grain Crackers, for instance, were developed in partnership with the local Windswept brewery and Zero Waste Scotland. macleansbakery.com
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The Roehill Springs Distillery is based in a repurposed building on a third-generation family-run farm near Keith. Premium small-batch gins are created using locally foraged botanicals and the farm’s natural spring water.
Based in the village of New Deer in the Aberdeenshire countryside, The Kindness Bakery has redesigned the packaging of its Oatcake Bite range, across all six core flavours: Cheese & Chive, Chilli, Mature Cheddar, Ploughman’s Lunch, Cracked Pepper and Original. Founded in 1947 by the current owner’s great-grandfather, Mr Kindness, the bakery sources locally grown and milled oats, mature Lockerbie Cheddar and uses rapeseed oil rather than palm. thekindnessbakery.co.uk
NORTH EAST SCOTLAND In 2017, Susan Yule started Hungry Squirrel in her home kitchen in Aberdeen. Today, the company operates in commercial premises, producing a range of 10 nut butters. Bestsellers include the Positively Peanut butter, made with South American peanuts; Maple Pecan; Hazelnut & Cacao; and Crunchy ABC Mix, made with almonds, brazil nuts, cashews and sea salt. All are available in 40g & 150g glass jars for an average cost of £3.50 per 150g, RRP £5. feedthesquirrel.co.uk
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The West DelicatessenCoast is located on one of the northernmost points of the Scottish Highlands, in a small village called Ullapool on the shore of Loch Broom. The shop supplies the local and tourist trade with a selection of artisan produce – the highlights of which include farmhouse cheeses, honey, black pudding, venison salami and freshly-baked bread.Italso stocks a number of Continental items, as well as operating a busy foodservice outlet where it serves barista coffee, sandwiches, pies, salads, soups and cakes to eat in or takeaway. westcoastdeli.co.uk
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Mara Seaweed sustainably sources ingredients from the sea surrounding Scotland, turning what it calls the country’s “forgotten superfood” into a range of seasonings and ingredients. The company is keen to boast the natural health benefits of seaweed, as well as its great flavour – increasingly prominent on restaurant menus and in home larders. It is, it says, “rich in fibre and essential nutrients such as iodine, potassium and magnesium, low in sodium and easy to incorporate into a huge variety of foods and dishes.” maraseaweed.com
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The brand’s Scottish & Caribbean Spiced Rum Fusion (70cl, 40% ABV, RRP £35), Blueberry Old Tom Gin (70cl, 40% ABV, RRP £35) and Cold Brew Coffee Rum Liqueur (50cl, 20% ABV, RRP £25) were successful in the Great Taste Awards, each earning 2-star recognition. tollhousespirits.co.uk
Home to Scotland’s largest herd of water buffalo, The Buffalo Farm in Kirkcaldy, Fife, is the sole producer of Scottish Buffalo Mozzarella, now widely available from wholesalers across the UK. Made on the farm using milk from the free-range herd, the mozzarella is creamier and slightly firmer in texture than its Italian counterpart thanks to the lush, green grass the animals enjoy.
The producer also makes buffalo milk ice cream, which, sadly, is only sold locally. thebuffalofarm.co.uk
Third-generation family company Macsween of Edinburgh has been handmaking haggis and black pudding ever since it was established in 1953. The ‘Delicious Every Day’ haggis, a blend of lamb, beef, oatmeal, onions, and spices comes in a 400g pack with an RRP of £3.20. The ‘Traditional’ haggis follows the same recipe but comes in a natural casing in multiple sizes, from 454g to 3.6kg, with an RRP starting at £6.50. The popular vegetarian haggis, made with a mix of vegetables, pulses, oatmeal, seeds, and spices, has a suggested retail price of £3.20 per 400g, and finally, the company’s staple black pudding, blending pork with oatmeal, barley and spices, has an RRP of £2.50 per 200g. macsween.co.uk
Toll House Spirits is a family-owned spirits company based in Arbroath, Angus. Its flagship brand, Redcastle, was founded in 2017, and now features a range of six full strength gins, five fruit gin liqueurs, a rum and a coffee rum liqueur.Intent on operating sustainably, the company has removed all single-use plastic from the production processrelying on paper-based packaging for postal orders, natural corks with wax seals for the UK-sourced bottles - and introduced refill pouches across the whole spirit range.
It is no surprise that some of Scotland’s finest chefs come from the East of Scotland: St Andrews and Edinburgh’s historical, cultural, and financial influence alone, not to mention the cities of Dundee, Falkirk, North Berwick, Perth, Linlithgow, Dunfermline and everything in between, have helped shape the region into a hotbed of innovation in the world of food and drink.
A SUPPLEMENT TO FINE FOOD DIGEST SCOTLAND FOOD & DRINK 2022 11 01851 702 445 | www.charlesmacleod.co.uksales@charlesmacleod.co.uk Stornoway StornowayPuddingBlackWhitePudding Bright, clean, fresh raspberry flavour with a strong, deep sweetness. Delicious, fun and well made. Would pair so well with an English sparkling wine as a ' Right Royal Rasp!' - Guild of Fine Food See us at the Scotland Pavillon at the Speciality and Fine Food Fair in September! FRUIT LIQUEURS GOLDEN FORK WINNER www.tayportdistillery.com
SCOTLAND FOOD & DRINK 2022 A SUPPLEMENT TO FINE FOOD DIGEST12 When Food Becomes Stunning Bonbons, Truffles, Bars & Treats. Handmade in Scotland. At Bella Chocolate we use couverture chocolate for our creations as well as only natural ingredients and no added nasties. Bella Chocolate can accommodate most dietary requirements We will work with clients to create something special for everyone. Have a special request? We love a challenge! @bellachocolateuk | www.bella-chocolate.co.u From our all butter shortbread to Helen Dean’s traditional recipe with her favourite flavours, we have something for everyone. Our Steven Brown range has modernised shortbread gifting and The Open by Dean’s range is a celebration of the original golf major, with the 150th tournament being held in St www.deans.co.ukAndrews. T: 01466 792086 sales@deans.co.uk
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Fife’s speciality coffee roaster, Modern Standard Coffee, recently opened a café in central Edinburgh, where it showcases a range of coffees and artisan hot drinks available to independent retailers. This includes the Momentum Espresso, a blend of 70% Brazil Santa Lucia and 30% Colombia el Porvenir, and a dairy-free 52% Colombian hot chocolate that was recently listed in The Independent as the nation’s best café-standard in its category. Both products come in 200g portions for an RRP of £6. modernstandardcoffee.com
Edinburgh-based biscuit maker Shortbread House has introduced a gifting range designed by Sara Miller London. Available in 400g tins are the Original, Rich Dark Chocolate, Warming Stem Ginger, Sicilian Lemon and Chocolate & Orange shortbreads, while the Macadamia and Earl Grey flavours come in a 125g format. The latest addition to the line, Intensely Chocolatey Shortbread Fingers, are studded with pieces of dark chocolate. RRP £6.50-£16. shortbreadhouse.co.uk
Based in the village of New Aberdeenshire,Deer Food For Thought is a greengrocers and deli founded by friends Jane and Karen. The pair started off selling their own produce on market stalls, then operated a veg box delivery service before opening the bricks and mortar site. The fresh fruit and vegetables continue to be an attraction to the shop, as are the selection of cold cuts, meats, bread, cheese, and ambient groceries. co.ukfoodforthoughtdeli.
Yester Farm Dairies is a processing dairy based on the McCreery family farm at the foot of the Lammermuir Hills in East Lothian. Cows are grazed on pastures and their milk is piped straight from the parlour to the on-site pasteurisation and cheesemaking facility. Recent additions to Yester’s product range include International Cheese & Dairy award-winning cheeses, Luxury Soft Cheese with Lemon and Fior di latte Mozzarella. yesterfarmdairies.co.uk
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The Original Recipe and Fennel & Chilli Cheese sablés from artisan biscuit maker Pea Green Boat (sold in 80g, 12-unit boxes for an RRP of £3.95) have earned 3-star Great Taste Award recognition. As they are, the upcoming Nigella Seed and Chive range is made with a hefty blend of Parmesan and mature cheddar. peagreenboat.co.uk In 2007, the dairy and arable farm near St Andrews started to make cheese from the grass-fed herd’s raw milk, and the St Andrews Farmhouse Cheese Company was born. Today, the range includes Anster, Red Anster, Smoked Anster and the popular St Andrews Farmhouse Cheddar, which is aged for a minimum of nine months to produce a buttery yellow curd with a creamy, slightly crumbly texture and a lingering finish. Available as whole cheeses, averaging at 14 kg; in 1.5kg and 200g wedges. RRP £25 per kg. standrewscheese.co.uk
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fillings range from classics like Beef & Ale; vegetarian takes such as Mushroom, Chestnut & Truffle Oil, and Pork & Blue Cheese; while regional specials include Cullen Skink, Haggis, and a Venison, Port and Redcurrant pie. Based in Eyemouth, the company uses local ingredients where possible: the pastry, for example, is made from flour grown and milled 30 miles from the bakery on Mongoswells Farm. Keen to give something back to the local community, for every four pies sold (at £3.10 per pie for trade, with an RRP of £5.50 cold, £8-15 hot), it donates one pie to food redistribution charity, FareShare.
Doone makes sweet balsamic dressings in a range of singular flavours including Raspberry & Chilli, and Ginger, Orange Zest & Whisky. Standard 250ml bottles are priced between £2.65-£2.73 per bottle in crates of 12, with the option of split boxes for smaller outlets. Gift packs of four 100ml bottles are available to trade for £6.40, with an RRP of £9.99. littledoone.co.uk
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has been making and selling smoked fish for almost 20 years, and is continuing to expand its range year-on-year. Last year, it added an organic smoked salmon and a Scottish smoked loch trout, and this year has introduced a pure royal filet: a premium oaksmoked salmon, sliced by hand. stjamessmokehouse.com
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Since it was founded in 1971, Galloway Lodge has sought high quality ingredients with which to make small-batch marmalades, jams, chutneys and condiments. With several awardwinning products under its belt, the company’s star item is the Poacher’s Pickle, made simply with apples, onions, sultanas, and spices.
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The South of Scotland is a rural, agricultural land with a vast farming community. Its comparatively warm climate and heavy rainfall make it auspicious for rearing animals and growing fruit and vegetables, and it is home to several fly-fishing rivers and trout farms. Meet the producers and retailers doing its great produce justice.
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The deli is popular in the local area for its wide range of products and warmth of service.
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The McCullochs also offer a selection of homeware items, including textiles, pottery and candles.
OwnedLeven and jointly-run by David, Kay and David Jnr McCulloch, Elie Deli is a delicatessen and general grocers in Elie, a seaside town in the East Neuk of Fife. As well as a selection of local meat, cheese, fresh and ambient items, it sells a range of gin, wine and confectionary, as well as fresh cakes, pastries, bread, coffee and sandwiches prepared to order.
Family-owned Blackthorn Salt sources and processes organic sea salt flakes on the coast of Ayr, where the only ingredient – seawater – is evaporated on the country’s only working thorn tower, resulting in a crystal laden brine. This concentrated liquid is then slowly reduced to create a salt that, according to Great Taste judges, “tastes like the sea, but has a deeper complex mellowness derived from minerals and blackthorn tannins.”
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Nature reserves, mountains and lochs draw the landscape of the West of Scotland, the birthplace of famed poet Robert Burns, father of the tradition of eating Cullen Skink, Cock-a-Leekie, Haggis, Neeps and Tatties and Canachan – all rinsed down with a glass of Scotch –which has seen many through a cold January’s night. Not to dissuade anyone from any Burns’ Night specials, clever retailers might consider stocking these items year-round.
Unlike most northern European salt making processes, the thorn tower is a natural and environmentally sensitive extraction method. 120g boxes are available to trade for £2.88 with an RRP of £3.90, while a 240g container can be bought for £4.81, with an RRP of £6.40.
Taste of Argyll Oban Taste of Argyll is a family-run deli in the resort town of Oban. As well as produce from its own farm, the shop stocks items from dozens of local producers, including fresh meat, fish and vegetables, bread and preserves. It also features a range of clothes, Argyll.theproducerstoHigginsMacKenzieasjewellery,skincare,andsouvenirs,ownersKatherineandRossarekeenpromotelocalandhighlightgreatcountyof shops/taste-of-argyllcom/shops-services/explore-oban.
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Premium Meat supplier MacDuff 1890 sources grass-fed cattle, sheep and pigs from a selection of Scottish farms, supplying high-end butchers and chefs across the UK. A standout example is the 3-star Great Taste Award-winning MacDuff Pavé from the boxed beef range, which is available to trade for £8.75 per kg. macduffbeef.co.uk
Pantherblackthornsalt.co.ukM*lk (15% ABV) is an oat milk-based cocktail brand. Each of the Vanilla, Strawberry and Coffee flavours blend East London’s Minor Figures oat milk with spiced overproof rum, white rum, gin, and brandy, then sweetened with condensed oat milk. Sold in 20cl and 70cl bottles, the latter is available to trade for £16.50, with an RRP of £3 per 25ml and £89.50 per 100ml. panthermilk.com
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Sustainability • Integrity • Traceability • Taste 018907 81328 www.peelham.co.ukinfo@peelham.co.uk A uniquely comprehensive offering of Award Winning, Organic Charcuterie; Salamis and Air-dried Meats including Chorizo, Nduja, Droewors, Prosciutto, Pancetta, Bresaola, Smoked Juniper Mutton, Coppa & Lonza from our farm in the Scottish Borders. 2019 Great Taste 2-Star (Veal & Pork Salami with Star Anise), 2018 FINALIST British Cured Meat Awards (Nduja); 2017 WINNERS The Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards (Smoked Juniper Mutton) & RUNNER UP (Bresaola); 2017 RUNNERS-UP UK Paleo Awards (Beef Droewors); 2015 WINNERS e Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards (Red Wine Salami, Fennel Salami & Chorizo); Great Taste 1-Star (Prosciutto) Award-Winning Organic & Free Range Organic Salami with Fennel Seeds & Red Wine Thewww.vandykebrothers.co.ukOldSlaughterhouse,MarineTerraceNorthCromartyIV118XZ It’s all about the coffee
Located in the foothills of Ben Wyvis in the Scottish Highlands, the GlenWyvis Distillery is the world’s first community-owned, sustainably run distillery producing Highland single malt whisky and craft gin. The distillery runs on renewable energy from wind, rain and sun, while a biomass boiler supplies steam for two small copper stills.The GlenWyvis Single Malt Whisky is available in cases of six bottles for £39 + VAT per bottle, with an RRP of £59.95. GoodWill Gin, distilled with local hawthorn, can be bought in cases of six bottles for £23.40 + VAT per bottle, with an RRP of £36.99. glenwyvis.com
The arresting views of the Scottish Highlands and Islands of Orkey, Shetland and the Hebrides, from the mountain ranges of the Grampian Mountains to the wild beaches of Harris and Lewis, make it hard to believe the area could also be blessed with fine food and drink. Yet, the region’s produce is unparalleled, as are its fine cheeses, handcrafted spirits and wild flower honeys. As it turns out, you can have it all.
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FoundedOrkney in 1859, the famed grocer and wine shop in Kirknall was named after owner James Kirkness, and later, when his daughter took over, after her and her husband, John Gorie. In the 1900s, Kirkness & Gorie forged a reputation for stocking speciality items from far-flung territories like France, Germany and further afield, which it continues to do, at least in so far as wine is concerned. Since then, the shop’s range of artisanal Scottish produce has grown to include more local cheeses (as well as English, Welsh and Irish ones), more Scottish whisky, and a selection from the budding gin distilleries on the Island. kirknessandgorie.com
Founded in 2015, Lussa Drinks Company is the brainchild of three Jura residents passionate about growing plants, who also happen to have a shared love for gin. Lussa Gin contains 15 local botanicals - frozen rather than dried prior to the distillation process, to maintain freshness - including water mint, bog myrtle and Scots pine, ground elder, sea lettuce, honeysuckle and elderflower, rose petals and rosehip. A case of 12 x 20cl bottles can be bought wholesale for £145.80 + VAT, with an RRP of £17.50 per bottle. A case of 6 x 70cl is priced at £171.90 + VAT for trade, with an RRP of £40 per bottle. lussagin.com
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The UK’s most northerly mainland distillery, Dunnet Bay Distillers, set in the historic county of Caithness, was founded in 2014 by Claire and Martin Murray. The couple use foraged and home-grown botanicals to create small batch premium spirits, including Rock Rose Gin and Holy Grass Vodka (RRP £35). Concerned with sustainability, the operation runs on solar energy, recycles used botanicals, keeps unnecessary packaging to a minimum and conserves water where possible. The gins can be purchased in recyclable refill pouches as well as in the original 70cl ceramic bottles, each one wax-sealed by hand. dunnetbaydistillers.co.uk
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Aberdeen winery Two Raccoons turns overripe fruit which would have otherwise gone to waste into limited edition fruit wine. At £12 RRP for 75cl, each release is dependent on what is available, with past batches including mango, banana, pear and blackcurrant. The business is also plastic-free and carbon negative. tworaccoons.co.uk
This year, Stockan’s launched its Orkney Heritage Range of traditional oatcakes. Baked with Scottish grown ancient grains milled at Orkney’s water-powered Barony Mill, the two new oat cakes are flavoured with spelt wheat, herb and pepper; and bere barley, chilli and cheese. stockans.com pantry Scotland’s
Tayport Distillery is a familyowned and operated distillery that sources fruit, grain and botanicals from local farms to make small batch handcrafted spirits. The company’s Malt Barley vodka won an Outstanding award in the IWSC 2020, the same year the Wild Rose Gin won gold. The ‘1992’ Raspberry liqueur won a Golden Fork and was named Great Taste’s Best Product in Scotland 2020.
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Coffee is a small coffee roaster based on the shore of the Cromarty Firth. The brand’s signature espresso is Tin Roof – a medium roast blend of Brazillian Fazendo Sao Silvestre, Guatemalan Finca San Lorenzo, and Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Aricha. Wholesale prices range from £5.95-£17.25 for 250g-1kg bags. RRP £9.95-£28. vandykebrothers.co.uk
Based on the Isle of Bute, smallbatch cocktail start-up, Braw Liquor Club, uses only Scottish produce to create premium premixes. The Old Fashioned with Sea Tangle features Speyside Whisky and sea herbs from the East Neuk of Fife, and the Bramble with Gooseberry blends Scottish gin with lemon, blackberries and the central ribe. RRP £12-£36. brawliquorclub.com
Gullane Glögg by Julia is a premix of orange juice infused with spices that can either be added to red wine to make mulled wine or topped up with sparkling wine to create a chilled festive cocktail. A 50cl bottle is priced at £7.55 for trade, with an RRP of £12.99. A 25cl Winter Fizz Blend costs £5.25 wholesale, with an RRP of £8.99. byjulia.uk
By infusing fresh garlic in natural sea salt, Annie’s Herb Kitchen’s Garlic Salt captures the flavour and strength to amp up meat cookery and liven marinades and brines. The salt is sold to trade for £3.45 per 100g, with an RRP of £4.95. anniesherbkitchen.co.uk
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Seven decades after it was founded, Isle of Lewis-based Charles Macleod Ltd credits the quality of its meat to the island pastures the animals are lucky enough to graze on. Among its most popular products is the Stornoway Black Pudding, priced at £7 for 650g and £11 for, 1.3kg, of which there is now a gluten-free version, too. charlesmacleod.co.uk founded,Seven ofatStornowaymostenoughpasturesquality
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Something Different for Cheese Fruit Cake www.stagbakeries.co.uk Made in Stornoway in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. Perfect for gifting this Xmas.
