Beetroot

Beetroot is a root vegetable, closely related to chards, turnips, swedes and sugar beet, with a sweet, slightly earthy flavour…
More
Broccoli

Broccoli, part of the cabbage family, is grown in Scotland, particularly in Perthshire…
More
Damsons

The damson is identified by its small, oval shape and skin from dark blue to indigo…
More
Farmers market

Farmers markets are great for finding the best fresh, local produce as well as value for money…
More
Lamb and Mutton

Food lovers and farmers agree that autumn is when home-grown Scottish lamb comes into its own…
More
Mussels

Mussels commonly grow on the rocks and seabed of many Scottish lochs, feeding on natural plankton…
More
Parsley (curly and flat)

There are two types of parsley, curly and flat…
More
Pears

A wonderful winter treat, pears come in a range of flavours and textures...
More
Runner beans

Fresh, young runner beans are a gem amongst the many wonderful vegetables available during the British summer…
More
Scallops

Scallops (like mussels and oysters) are bivalve molluscs…
More
Squash

Squash is the fruit of various members of the gourd family…
More
Strawberries

Scottish strawberries are always highly sought after and now with the use of polytunnels, growers are able to offer a longer growing season…
More
Food & Drink in October
Food & Drink in August