Provenance
Passionate about sourcing the freshest and highest quality ingredients, using local produce wherever possible
We are committed to local sustainable production and we want to know where our food comes from and how it is produced. This has been something of a journey and along the way we have discovered and procured some wonderful produce, grown and prepared by kindred spirits who reside mainly in Scotland and close to Loch Melfort.
We were delighted to be one of the first hotels in Scotland visited by VisitScotland in 2013 and awarded a Pass, under their new
‘Taste our Best‘ scheme. This scheme is a joint initiative between VisitScotland and The Scottish Government, with support from Scotland Food and Drink, to promote properties with over 40% of the ingredients sourced locally.
Meet Our Suppliers: Argyll Eggs
By our Head Chef, Richard Young. As i drove (having sanitised my wheels to keep the chickens safe, I never knew that either!) into Balvicar Farm for the first time, I had the surreal experience of 1,500 free range chickens stopping mid-forage in unison to stare me out...
Meet Our Suppliers: Kintyre Mushrooms
By our Head Chef, Richard Young. Having been made aware of an interesting enterprise by our Head Receptionist Alison (via a friend of a friend, which is how it is around here), I called Jacqui, a B&B owner in the Campbelltown area. "Do I have the right person? Are...
Meet Our Suppliers: Rob Cameron Wild Argyll Venison
By our Head Chef, Richard Young. Rob Cameron Wild Argyll Venison has been in operation for 15 years. Licensed by our local authority, all of their stalking and shooting is policed by Scottish Natural Heritage and is Best Practice Approved. All of their venison is...
Meet Our Suppliers: Lochaber Larder
By our Head Chef, Richard Young. It is always good when you find a supplier with knowledge over and above their own side of the fence. This is how it has been since I was introduced to Stewart of Lochaber Larder from Fort William. Stewart MacLachlan and business...
Meet Our Suppliers: Iain Stewart Fishmongers
By our Head Chef, Richard Young. “We are a family-run traditional fishmonger based in Fort William who have been involved in the fishing industry for over 50 years. Fish and shellfish is our passion, and we are committed to sustainable practices. We work with local...
