Scran season 8 - Discovering food and drink in Angus
On this special partner episode of Scran we are talking about all things Angus. A region often associated with smoked fish and soft fruit, I found both when she visited but also a lot more.
First stop was to meet with Helen and Wouter Margaroli of Rae's of Montrose.
I went along to their beautiful rural cottage for a cookery lesson and to chat about their private catering business as well as the innovative experiences they offer like foraging tours and location dining.
After some hard work it was time for a drink and so on to Arbikie Distillery. This distillery is unlike any we've featured before, they produce Gin, Vodka and Rye Whisky but do it in the most sustainable way possible.
They have really gone to extreme lengths to ensure what they are doing is streets ahead of many distilleries when it comes to saving the planet.
Brand Ambassador, Gilbert Ionescu gave me a tour of the distillery and I sat down with John Stirling, one of the founders, to find out how it all came about.
Finally, I paid a visit to Charleton Farm. This is an amazing destination attraction which was taken over by Graeme and Lisa McColl four years ago.
They have transformed the business and expanded it dramatically whilst still operating a fully functioning farm. Graeme outlined their vision and the hard work that's going into achieving it.
Angus is a great destination for a short break or day trip and the food and drink is excellent. For more information on any of the businesses that featured in this episode and many more please go tovisitangus.com.
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