Scottish Cheese Trail  Scotland has some of the world's finest cheeses, many handmade in superb rural locations, well worth a visit. Scottishcheesetrail will take you on a virtual gastronomic tour of these delicacies for you to savour all year round. Award-winning soft and hard cheeses from cow, ewe and goat are all available in Scotland. Many cheesemakers welcome visitors to their dairies, and have fascinating tales to tell.

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Enquiries		Ardardan Farm Shop				Comments
		Cardross Helensburgh,  G825HD Tel: 01389 849188				Great range of local produce including bakery, meats & fruit & vegetables. Café, farm shop & walled garden all within this exceptional family run estate. CLICK ON PICTURE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Enquiries		Baxters				Comments
		Home Farm Kelty,  KY4 0JR Tel: 01383 830169				A really excellent addition to Fife. Brimming full of fine fare, with home made goodies, exciting imports and hosting regular events. Adjacent restaurant (formerly Kathellan) - see restaurant entry.

Enquiries		Connage Highland Dairy				Comments
		Milton of Connage Ardersier Inverness,  IV2 7QU Tel: 01667 462000				We are a family of organic dairy farmers in the Scottish Highlands by Inverness. We make award winning vegetarian cheeses and to discover our range and awards please see our website. GOLD for Clava and BRONZE for Crowdie at the World Cheese Awards 2007 GOLD ** for Crowdie Great Taste Awards 2007 SILVER for Connage Dunlop at the Royal Highland Show 2007 BRONZE for Cromal Nantwich International Cheese Show 2007 Shortlisted 2007 Scottish Food and Drink Excellence Awards Runners-up in NFU Innovation awards 2007 WINNERS in New Business and New Product category with the Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Forum 2006

Enquiries		Devenick Dairy				Comments
		Banchory-Devenick Aberdeenshire,  AB12 4RS Tel: 01224 782476				A family farm producing a range of yoghurts, fresh and semi hard cheeses for the predominantly for the local farmers' markets.

Enquiries		Dunlop Dairy				Comments
		West Clerkland Farm Stewarton,  KA3 5LP Tel: 01560 482494				Award-winning cows, sheeps & goats' cheeses, both traditional & innovative, made from their own herds.

Enquiries		Gloagburn Farm & Coffee Shop				Comments
		Tibbermore Perth,  PH1 1QL Tel: 01738 840864				With fresh farm eggs, home baking & chutneys there is lots to buy once you're refreshed at this delightful spot.

Enquiries		Gordon & MacPhail				Comments
		58-60 South Street Elgin,  IV30 4JY Tel: 01343 545111				Family owned, proprietors of Benromach Distillery, renowned wine & spirits experts. Their fine shop in Elgin's South Street has not only the world's most extensive range of whiskies but also an excellent deli with an impressive cheese counter. CLICK ON PICTURE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Enquiries		H J Errington				Comments
		Walston Braehead Carnwath,  ML11 8NE Tel: 01899 810257				Humphrey is justly renowned for his Lanark Blue, Maisie's Kebbuck & Dunsyre Blue cheeses - & now the unique Fallachan, to drink chilled with Lanark Blue. Please contact by telephone not e mail thank you.

Enquiries		Heart Buchanan Fine Food & Wine				Comments
		380 Byers Road Glasgow,  G12 8AR Tel: 0141 3347626				This deli is an absolute delight-enticing takeaways or linger a moment for a coffee & baguette. CLICK ON PICTURE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Enquiries		Herbie's of Edinburgh				Comments
		66 Raeburn Place Edinburgh,  EH4 1HJ Tel: 0131 332 9888				Well-established deli with particularly good range of cheeses & breads. Check out the William Street takeaway for light bites and also Herbie's new larger deli cafe by Stockbridge - details in eating out section.

Enquiries		Inverloch Cheese Company				Comments
		22 Kirk Street Campbeltown,  PA28 6BN Tel: 01586 552692				Truckles & fruit shaped flavoured cheddars - tasty & visual on a cheeseboard.

Enquiries		Island Cheese Company				Comments
		Home Farm Isle of Arran - Brodick,  KA27 8DD Tel: 01770 302788				Family business with a fine array of cheddars, from classic island cheddar to mouthwatering & intriguing variations. Available through many mainland outlets but also with a terrific shop on Arran.

Enquiries		Isle of Mull Cheese				Comments
		Sgriob-Ruadh Farm Isle of Mull - Tobermory,  PA75 6QD Tel: 01688 302235				Jeff's Tobermory Truckles are distinctive & tangy - a real favourite.

Enquiries		Loch Arthur Creamery				Comments
		Camphill Village Trust Beeswing Dumfries,  DG2 8JQ Tel: 01387 760296				Criffel, Crannog, Kebbuck & more made in a modern rural Community. Many awards & even more devotees! Excellent farm shop in delightful rural setting.

Enquiries		Provender Brown				Comments
		23 George Street Perth,  PH1 5JY Tel: 01738 587300				An excellent addition to the heart of this fair city. People are sure to travel from near & far to enjoy this special store. CLICK ON PICTURE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Enquiries		Rothiemurchus Farm Shop & Larder				Comments
		Rothiemurchus Visitor Centre Aviemore,  PH22 1QH Tel: 01479 812345				Philippa and her team are passionate about Scottish produce, with succulent estate stalked venison and highland beef; rainbow trout and an abundance of other delicacies Leave time for a walk as the scenery here is breathtaking. CLICK ON PICTURE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Enquiries		Scottish Cheese Trail Cheeseboard				Comments
		Edinburgh,   Tel:				This attractive cheese tile is one of a limited edition commissioned by Wendy Barrie to celebrate the craft of the artisan cheesemaker and to support small rural enterprises in Scotland. Ideal for that wedge of handmade cheese and an excellent reminder of where to look for that charming place to eat and stay. A perfect gift for the foodie friend. £5 incl p&p (UK). Available through SFG.

Enquiries		The Store, Foveran				Comments
		Newburgh Ellon,  AB41 6AY Tel: 01358 788083				An incredible cornucopia of local produce - meats, vegetables, home cooking & more. Original Store at Foveran as popular as ever with a superb new addition now opened in Stockbridge Edinburgh too @ 13 Comely Bank Road, tel 0131 315 0030. CLICK ON PICTURE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Enquiries		Valvona & Crolla				Comments
		19 Elm Row Edinburgh,  EH7 4AA Tel: 0131 556 6066				World class Italian deli - no food guide worth its salt should be without it! A treasure trove of comestibles! CLICK ON PICTURE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Enquiries		West Craigie Farm Shop				Comments
		West Craigie South Queensferry,  EH30 9TR Tel: 0131 319 1048				Lovely jams & chutneys from the West Craigie jam kitchen. Also has a farm shop & newly opened café. Fine local produce, great food & superb views - a great combination

Enquiries		West Highland Dairy				Comments
		Achmore Kyle of Lochalsh,  IV53 8UW Tel: 01599 577203				Highly skilled producers of wonderful cheeses & world class crème fraiche. Kathy is also internationally renowned for her workshops.

Enquiries		Wester Lawrenceton Farm Ltd				Comments
		Wester Lawrenceton Farm Forres,  IV36 2RH Tel: 01309 676566				Pam's organic farm & dairy produce fine cheeses, along with eggs & oatcakes. A trailblazer for Slow Food and organic movement in Scotland.