Eight local food and drink producers are heading south to bring a taste of Orkney to the Royal Highland Show this week.
The four-day event at Ingliston on the outskirts of Edinburgh is now in its 203rd year and is the centrepiece of Scotland’s agricultural calendar. Thousands of visitors are set to attend over the weekend, celebrating livestock, farming, food and drink, and much more.
The Orkney Food & Drink businesses will be part of Scotland’s Larder at the Show, joining hundreds of makers from around the country to showcase the very best in Scottish produce.
Representing the islands this year will be:
“The Royal Highland Show is always a busy event for our members but it’s a fun one too, with plenty of familiar faces from home sure to show up and offer support over the weekend,” said Kerry Leask, project manager for Orkney Food & Drink.
“There’s an incredible range of food and drink on offer at the Show and it’s always fantastic to see how busy and well received our Orkney stands are. We’re all looking forward to giving visitors the chance to taste test some of the very best products from the islands once again.”
The visit is supported by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and Orkney Islands Council (OIC).