Wed. Dec 4th, 2024

New food trail links Farm Stay UK with local flavours

Members of farm accommodation group Farm Stay UK based in Scotland have developed a new, unique Food & Drink guide – the Scottish Lowlands Food & Drink Trail.  Produced in partnership with Tasting Scotland, who arranges gourmet tours across Scotland, the guide links award-winning accommodation with fine local food and drink producers.

The new full colour brochure can be used to create a five or seven day journeys through some of Scotland’s most scenic areas or give inspiration for ‘foodie days out’ whilst staying in farm B&Bs or self-catering Farm Stay accommodation in the Scottish Lowlands.  Travel through the Clyde Valley to the Carmichael Estate venison farm where you can enjoy a famous venison burger in the farm shop which uses produce from the farm (they have an on-farm slaughterhouse for maximum welfare and stress-free meat); next stop Biggar, for daily baked breads, hot pies, cakes, scones and quiches; pick up some beer at Broughton Brewery, which names each beer the microbrewery makes after a renowned character from the Scottish Borders; then rest tired heads in a converted farm building with log fires and cosy beds.

The Scottish Lowlands Food & Drink Trail encourages users to stay on farms which produce and use some of the finest food Scotland has to offer. Guests of the farms in the trail can find out about local food production and use the guide to taste, sample and enjoy Scottish tours and inspire great days out in the area.

Marion Oates, Scottish Regional Director of Farm Stay UK, comments: “We’re incredibly lucky to live in a place with such a fantastic food offering. In the Year of Natural Scotland, food and drink continues to play an important role in the visitor experience and the new trail links quality farm accommodation with places to enjoy authentic and unique Scottish Borders produce. Farm Stay UK members pride themselves on their                         accommodation and guest experience and food is a huge part of this.”

Each trail includes a map and details of what can be discovered at each stop as well as contact details and beautiful photography. The trail can be downloaded here www.farmstay.co.uk/scotland or pick up a copy from a FarmStay Scotland member.

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By Penny McCarthy

Penny McCarthy is a seasoned entrepreneur and co-founder of Parents News UK, a pioneering publication launched in 1993 to serve the needs of busy parents in Southwest London. Alongside her husband, Fergus McCarthy, Penny played a crucial role in the rapid expansion of the printed edition, which grew from a local startup to a widely circulated monthly publication with a reach of 192,000 copies across Kent, South London, and beyond. Under Penny’s leadership, Parents News quickly became a trusted resource for families, providing valuable information on education, entertainment, sports, and family-friendly events. Her vision helped the publication extend its influence with franchises in Northern Ireland and Cornwall, catering to a growing demand for accessible, family-oriented content. In 1997, recognising the importance of digital media, Penny spearheaded the launch of Parents News UK Online. The website initially mirrored the content of the printed editions and has since evolved into a comprehensive online resource for parents, achieving significant popularity with up to 700 daily hits. In 2017, the publication transitioned fully to an online platform, continuing to inform and engage families across the UK. Today, Penny remains deeply involved in the ongoing success of Parents News UK, focusing on innovative advertising opportunities and future growth plans. Her dedication to supporting families through accessible and practical content has made Parents News a cherished name in households across the country.

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