We have been privileged to have had the opportunity to host three groups of catering and hospitality students from London South East College. We are extremely proud of the next generation of catering students who look to improve their skillset and gain valuable insight into the source of their ingredients. Loch Duart Farm Visit Guest Blog by London South East …
Breakfast Jumbo Oats Soya/Almond Milk Frozen Blueberries Banana Greek Yoghurt Ground flaxseeds or mixed seeds Honey Jumbo oats made in the microwave for speed with soya or almond milk. Then add frozen blueberries for the last minute in the microwave and when it’s done chop up and top with a banana. Add a dollop of greek yogurt and sprinkle with …
Everywhere we look right now, we’re faced with a message that tells us that being thin is good. There are advertisements on how skinny tea or miracle pills can make you slim and ploys on how to get an Instagram worthy body. These advertisements are being viewed while Love Island rolls out another series in the background. We are missing …
We have been shortlisted for the Rural Business Awards North in the Best Rural Food & Drink Business category. Celebrating our 20th year as an independent Scottish salmon farming business we have recently launched ‘Salmon Pool’ a partnership with our fish feed supplier, Cargill Aqua Nutrition. The fund is available to charities and projects providing support to the local community. …
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has chosen Loch Duart, as one of the finalists for its annual Food and Drink Federation Awards 2019. Shortlisted in the Community Partner category, we highlighted our new ‘Salmon Pool’ fund. A partnership with our fish feed supplier, Cargill Aqua Nutrition, who makes EWOS feed, ‘Salmon Pool’ provides community funding that is available to …
Earlier this year, Loch Duart welcomed West Suffolk College for a visit to their mainland base of operations in Scourie, Sutherland. West Suffolk College won the “A Passion to Inspire” competition back in 2018 and were recently crowned the 2019 winners. The outstanding food and service meant that the college is the only college to have won the trophy two …
After producing the winning dish – tempura of Loch Duart salmon belly – at the 2018 Passion to Inspire competition, the student chefs were invited to visit Loch Duart Salmon in the North East of Scotland. Passion to Inspire was set up in 2009 by Murray Chapman to give young chefs opportunities to succeed and to help bridge the gap …
Every time I race, I gain further experience and wisdom, helping me become a better rider. There is, however, the one constant in the training and racing process, and that’s patience. I’m a massive believer in having patience. Even the young, elite riders have bags of experience and technical ability. They consistently pull out stellar performances and in the majority …
In today’s blog, Christine & Christoph from Ardshealach Smokehouse write about their recent trip to the Loch Duart farm in Scourie. They have also provided one of their own smoked Loch Duart salmon recipes for you to try at home. « Our recent two-day visit to Loch Duart fish farm was a great experience for Christoph and I, from Ardshealach Smokehouse. We …
Alistair Erskine, a Scottish seafood industry expert, is taking over as Chairman of Loch Duart. Alistair takes over from Dr Andrew Barbour, who has been Chair since 2008 having joined as a non-exec director in 2002. It is a significant year for the independent Scottish business, which is about to mark 20 years of farming its award winning salmon. Alban …
