The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition)
Trio shortlisted for lamb awards
An initiative to find Scotland’s top lamb butcher has announced a short list of three shops.
They are Crombies of Edinburgh, Duncan Fraser & Son of Inverness and John Lawson Butchers of West Lothian.
The competition was introduced to recognise the skill and innovation of butchers who have a passion for their jobs and pride in stocking Scotch lamb. The inaugural competition saw products such as Moroccan lamb burgers, scotch pies, lamb and rosemary sausages and mini roasts judged throughout the day.
The judging panel included representatives from the Federation of Chefs Scotland and Queen Margaret University’s Gastronomy course.
As well as the award for the top lamb butcher, prizes will be given for the most innovative and the most consumerfriendly Scotch lamb product.
Graeme Sharp of Quality Meat Scotland said these new awards showcased the quality and innovation of Scottish butchers.
“The awards were judged primarily on taste – something that Scotch lamb PGI is renowned for while being underpinned by high levels of traceability, quality assurance and welfare standards,” he said.
“The Scotch lamb butcher of the year award offers an excellent opportunity to celebrate the innovation, enthusiasm and commitment of Scotch Butchers Club members retailing Scotch Lamb PGI products which are a cut above the rest.”