The range of fine foods and drink that is produced here on Arran is as varied and diverse as the wonderful island landscapes. The cheese, whisky, meat, chocolates, bread and cakes, milk and even ice cream are all handmade on the island and every single one of these locally produced products are available all year long.
The producers are united by a common commitment to quality and taste and all share a passion for their craft, as well as this beautiful island. From internationally renowned companies to small artisan producers, the main aim of each one is to delight you with the true taste of Arran.
Arran Dairies
Arran Dairies traces its roots back to the 1930s when The Dobson family set up a small on-farm dairy to supply milk and cream to the local village.
In 1999 the family started making ice cream using milk produced by the dairy herds which graze on Arran’s lush green pastures, giving their ice cream its distinctive creamy taste.
25 years and 4 generations later, using local Arran Milk from the islands last remaining dairy farm, Tigheanfraoch Farm, the award-winning Arran Ice Cream is handmade by a small, skilled and dedicated team, and the business driven by the same family at their new production facilities at Home Farm, Brodick.
They produce a multitude of different ranges and flavours; a regular favourite coming from a collaboration with Arran Whisky to create Arran Gold Ice Cream.
Today, Arran Ice Cream is sold in shops, cafes & restaurants on Arran where you can also pick up one of the Arran Ice Cream Passports to collect stamps and earn a free Ice Cream from the Parlour in Brodick once completed. Arran Ice Cream can also be found further afield throughout Scotland, the United Kingdom and even parts of America. Their partnership with Taste of Arran has grown the reputation of Arran’s producers by being a supplier of artisan products throughout the UK and abroad.
Bellevue Farm
Bellevue Farm is dedicated to producing high-quality, sustainable, and welfare-conscious meat and produce. Located on the scenic Isle of Arran, the farm raises its own cows, sheep, pigs, and goats, ensuring their animals enjoy the lush coastal pastures. They have expanded their operations to include the cultivation of quality malting barley, which is supplied to the local Lagg Distillery for whisky production.
As proud members of Quality Meat Scotland, Bellevue Farm guarantees quality-assured beef and lamb. They have also recently started rearing their own pork and goat. The farm places a strong emphasis on the welfare of their animals, fostering a close bond between the animals and the Bellevue team, which they believe contributes to the superior taste of their Arran-reared products.
Arran Cheese Shop
Producing award-winning cheeses is no easy task, but at Home Farm in Brodick, that is exactly what Arran’s Cheese Shop has been doing for over 30 years. Their dedication to quality is evident in their range of celebrated cheeses, including Arran Blue, Arran Camembert, and Arran Brie, which have garnered gold and silver awards at both the World and British Cheese Awards. Additionally, their mustard-flavoured Cheddar was voted Best Scottish Retail Product.
Alongside their award-winning soft cheeses made in Blackwaterfoot, the Arran Cheese Shop offers a variety of flavoured Cheddars. These products are available at the Home Farm shop and various outlets across Arran and Scotland. Furthermore, the shop produces its own flavourful Highland cattle butcher meat and burgers, which are exclusively available at the Home Farm location.
Arran Fine Foods
Arran Fine Foods is nestled in the charming village of Lamlash on the Isle of Arran’s east coast. Established in the early 1970s, this small factory initially specialised in mustard production. Due to the exceptional quality of their products and growing demand, they have expanded their offerings to include a wide variety of chutneys, mustards, preserves, and salad dressings, earning a global reputation for their superior flavours.
With a dedicated team of around 20 employees, Arran Fine Foods has garnered significant acclaim over the years. Since 2002, they have received 12 prestigious Great Taste Awards, highlighting the excellence of their products. Notably, they won a Gold Star Award at the 2008 Great Taste Awards for their matured apple and Arran ale chutney and the 2004 Scottish Speciality Award for their Arran smooth honey mustard.
Their reputation for quality was further enhanced when Gary Maclean, professional chef and BBC Master Chef winner, selected Arran mustard to complement his main course sauce in the 2016 final. This recognition underscores the exceptional craftsmanship and superior taste that define Arran Fine Foods’ products.
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