Scotland’s Summer Larder
Sweet, savoury, summery treats
1. EDINBURGH GIN POMEGRANATE & ROSE LIQUEUR
Edinburgh Gin pairs luxurious Damask rose with ruby-red pomegranate to create a sumptuous gin liqueur. A delicately sweet and aromatic liqueur, abundant with floral aromas. Tel: 0131 656 2810, www.edinburghgin.com.
2. SIMON HOWIE
Simon Howie, the Scottish Butcher, is passionate about quality meat; from award winning bacon to Scotland’s best-selling black pudding and the UK’s best-selling haggis. Simon Howie’s quality ingredients are available from the big six UK supermarkets and their two awardwinning butcher shops in Auchterarder and Perth. Tel: 01764 684332, www.thescottishbutcher.com
3. KARELIA HOUSE
Using the best ingredients always gets the best results and that is the philosophy of Karelia House whether they are baking their delicious cakes or offering their yarns and fabrics. Tel: 01887 822027, www.kareliahouse.co.uk
4. MACKIE’S
Mackie’s Traditional is a real dairy ice cream made with fresh whole milk and cream – and renewable energy – on the family farm in Aberdeenshire. The combination of a distinctive, fresh, creamy taste and smooth texture makes it the perfect accompaniment to any dessert! Tel: 01467 671466, www.mackies.co.uk
5. WALKERS SHORTBREAD
A byword for quality and excellence, Walkers Shortbread Ltd is a rare exception in the food industry, being a traditional family business with a global reputation. Established by Joseph Walker over 100 years ago in the village of Aberlour, the company is still run by Joseph’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who maintain the tradition of producing the world’s finest shortbread, biscuits, cakes and oatcakes. Tel: 01340 871555, www.walkersshortbread.com
6. MACKAYS
At the heart of Mackays’ taste are the soft fruits from the east of Scotland which are used in every jar of Mackays Scottish Three Berry Preserve. The Scottish temperate climate allows crops to be grown for longer, resulting in a deeper flavour. Tel: 01241 432500, www.mackays.com