LOCAL SPECIALS

AYRSHIRE EARLIES

Harvested every May, this variety of new potato benefits from the mild, west coast climate and sandy soil and has a sweet, creamy taste.

AYRSHIRE DUNLOP

First produced in the village of Dunlop in the 17th century, this traditional farmhouse cheddar-style cheese is made with the rich milk of the Ayrshire cow. dunlopdairy.co.uk

AYRSHIRE BACON

The method of curing is key to Ayrshire bacon. The skinless, boneless pork is slow-cured in salt, with the fatty, streaky bacon rolled around the back bacon. ramsayofcarluke.co.uk