EDINBURGH GUIDE.

Farm life.
Our trip to Edinburgh wasn’t just about filling our faces, it was also learning about where our meat comes from & how to identify different types of cut and tastes with a trip to Hardiesmill farm.
I was super surprised to find out, meat may be advertised as Aberdeen Angus beef in the supermarket but be sure to check the back of the packet - you may find out it's not always the case.
The best thing to do is always buy the best quality (like Scotch Beef ahem) Interestingly, the best meat comes from a happy animal and after speaking with the lovely farmers at Hardiesmill the whole process is a skill.

The city.
Filled with independents down quaint little streets, Edinburgh is a treasure trove of amazing places.
Of course I deleted all my photos (good one) before being able to share them with you but a few highlights most definitely consisted of salted caramel ice-cream from Mary’s Milk Bar and an amazing indie shop Hannah Zakari - not for the faint notebook hearted.
We stayed in the lovely Malmaison Hotel which was perfectly located right beside a picturesque waterfront.

Food.
Timberyard
Ingredients supplied by small, local, artisan growers, breeders, producers, suppliers & foragers. The Timberyard was a feast for the eyes and the belly. We dined in the shed but don’t be fooled by the name, this was a beautiful private room, just next to an amazing growing patch filled with herbs & edible flowers. If you're ever in the area - it’s a must.

Scran and Scallie
From the team behind popular multi award-winning Michelin star restaurants, Scran and Scallie is no exception. I ordered the steak pie (it was a beef trip after all) and I must say, it’s the best I’ve ever had – sorry mum.

Edinburgh’s New Town Cookery School
Another part of the trip was heading to cookery school and learning how to de-bone a lamb shoulder. Our lesson in butchery was with Stewart McClymont, who did it so quickly and gracefully we were all in awe. Unfortunately mine didn’t quite look the same- think I’ll stick to my day job.


THANKS.

Ladies for making it so much fun - check them out.
Lucie - Lucie Loves
Lisette - Lisette Loves
Kate - Fabric of my life
Kristabel - I Want You To Know
Lucy - Shiny Thoughts
Rachel - Rachel Phipps
Sarah-Lou - lapinblu

Thank you Lucie for sending me some photos - note, never delete photos until they're safely backed up. Doh!