Press Releases

The Crown effect triggers new tourism trail in East Cairngorms

The Crown effect triggers new tourism trail in East Cairngorms

Popular Netflix series, The Crown, has boosted visitor numbers to Scotland’s East Cairngorms, the home to the royal family’s Scottish seat, Balmoral Castle, according to local tourism guides. Ballater Business Association (BBA) and Braemar Tourism Group (BTG) has...

A new ‘hot tent’ experience in Scotland’s Highland wilderness

A new ‘hot tent’ experience in Scotland’s Highland wilderness

A very special ‘hot tent’ experience with Highland ponies is being introduced in Scotland’s Cairngorms by mountain experts, Scot Mountain Holidays. The 4-night, 4-day wild camping trip brings a hike through remote landscapes together with the comfort of a ‘hot’ Nordic...

Funding boosts fresh opportunities for ex-military in food supply chain

Funding boosts fresh opportunities for ex-military in food supply chain

Ex-forces and career changers are being targeted in a bold new programme to skill up the fresh produce sector. Kickstarted by a £450,000 Government grant for flexi-apprenticeships, the renowned food supply chain training provider, MDS, is using the funding to create a...

Saughland Farm awarded AgriScot Scottish Sheep Farm of the Year

Saughland Farm awarded AgriScot Scottish Sheep Farm of the Year

The recipient of the prestigious AgriScot Scottish Sheep Farm of the Year award was announced on Wednesday 9 February. The accolade, which is managed by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) and sponsored by Thorntons Solicitors, was awarded to Saughland farm, run by Farm...

Drumbreddan Farm awarded AgriScot Scotch Beef Farm of the Year

Drumbreddan Farm awarded AgriScot Scotch Beef Farm of the Year

The recipient of the prestigious AgriScot Scotch Beef Farm of the Year award was announced on Wednesday 9 February. The accolade, which is managed by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) and sponsored by Thorntons Solicitors, was awarded to Drumbreddan Farm in Ardwell,...

Rural Affairs Minister launches new guide to cooking with red meat

Rural Affairs Minister launches new guide to cooking with red meat

A new cooking guide has been launched by Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands, Mairi Gougeon MSP, to support customers to confidently choose and cook with different cuts of Scotch Beef PGI, Scotch Lamb PGI and Specially Selected Pork. The 2022 edition of...

Light at the end of the tunnel for the Scottish pig industry

Light at the end of the tunnel for the Scottish pig industry

Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) welcomes the announcement that Quality Pork Processers Ltd has been acquired by Browns Food Group.  The acquisition will provide the platform to build a stronger future for the Scottish pig industry. The meat manufacturer, Browns, which...

New report highlights how farms have embraced a legacy of change

New report highlights how farms have embraced a legacy of change

The profound and lasting impact of the Monitor Farm programme on farm businesses and communities has been celebrated with the launch of the ‘Legacy Project Impact Report’. The report provides a snapshot of each of the legacy farms and highlights the key changes they...

Sarah Millar Appointed to Quality Meat Scotland Chief Executive Role

Sarah Millar Appointed to Quality Meat Scotland Chief Executive Role

Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has appointed Sarah Millar as its new Chief Executive. Sarah is currently Director of Market Intelligence and External Affairs at QMS and with immediate effect becomes Chief Executive Designate and will take over the reins as Chief...