INTRODUCTION

Foraging Fortnight was a festival celebrating Scotland’s natural environment and wild food, funded by LEADER and NatureScot (formerly SNH). This booklet has been produced on the back of this festival and has been designed to assist anyone looking to host a foraged food and drink event in future.

Are you thinking of hosting a wild food event?

Do you want to engage people with foraging and the wild food on their doorstep? Maybe you have been thinking about incorporating some wild ingredients in your menu or products but don’t know where to start and what to consider? This toolkit aims to provide you with information, guidance and contact details to assist you in running your event. It is important to understand your responsibilities to ensure a safe and successful event and to evaluate its success. People of all ages can enjoy Scotland’s natural landscape through responsible foraging and adherence to Scotland’s Outdoor Access Code. Running an event is an ideal way to draw attention to your business -incorporating foraging and wild food into your event aligns with aspects of our National Food Tourism ambition: for Scotland to become a globally-recognised food tourism destination.

BRAMBLES

Why run a foraging or wild food event?

• To encourage engagement with our natural environment. • To further the understanding of responsible foraging and wild foods. • To offer a wild food experience that sets your business apart from others. • To introduce people to exciting new flavours. • To engage with locals and attract visitors. • To celebrate your local area and its natural beauty. • To offer an activity suitable for various age groups and physical abilities. • To offer a unique experience linking foraging to health and wellbeing, wild food and appreciation and connection with our landscape. • To give people an experience they will treasure.