South Scotland

The Southern Uplands

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.

Elie Deli

Leven

Owned 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.

The McCullochs also offer a selection of homeware items, including textiles, pottery and candles.

The deli is popular in the local area for its wide range of products and warmth of service.

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St James Smokehouse 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.

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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. Traders can buy a case of six for £12, with an RRP of £2.95 per jar.

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Jarvis Pickle Pies’ 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.

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Little 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.

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