In Season | Autumn
As the seasons turn Scotland shades of gold, red and brown, take advantage of an abundance of fruit from the autumn harvest. Enjoy a variety of apples, as well as damsons, plums and pears, which are all wonderful as jams or an accompaniment to game.
Autumn lamb is wonderful up until the end of October, with the autumn variety more flavoursome due the maturity of the meat.
Game is readily available in autumn and includes grouse, partridge, venison, wood pigeon and wild trout. Scotland’s countryside is perfect for rearing delicious game, with restaurants up and down the country serving up a huge range of locally sourced produce in varied and imaginative ways.
Oysters are best in season from October through the colder months when the sea is at its coldest. Mussels are also in season at this time - a delicious and hearty meal steamed with garlic, onion and white wine served up with fresh crusty bread!
September
Fruit - Apples, Brambles, Blueberries, Damson, Plums, Figs, Pears, Plums, Raspberries, Tomatoes
Veg - Beetroot, Broccoli (green), Brussels Sprouts, Cauliflower, Celery, Courgettes, Cucumber, Kale, Lettuce, Onions, Parsnips, Potatoes, Radishes, Shallots, Spinach, Spring greens, Summer squash, Swede
Game - Grouse, Partridge, Venison, Wild duck, Wild Trout, Wood pigeon
Fish & Seafood - Brown trout, Mussels, Oysters, Sea bass
Herbs - Fennel, Garlic
Meat & Poultry - Autumn lamb
October
Fruit - Apples, Elderberries, Figs, Pears, Pumpkin, Tomatoes
Veg - Beetroot, Broccoli (green), Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Celery, Courgettes, Kale, Leeks, Lettuce, Marrow, Mushrooms, Onions, Parsnips, Potatoes, Radishes, Shallots, Spinach, Turnips
Game - Grouse, Partridge, Pheasant, Venison, Wild duck, Wild salmon, Wild trout
Fish & Seafood - Mussels, Oysters
Meat & Poultry - Autumn lamb, Guinea fowl, Hill lamb
November
Fruit - Apples, Chestnuts, Cranberries, Pears, Pumpkin, Quinces
Veg - Beetroot, Broccoli (green), Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Celery, Courgettes, Kale, Leeks, Mushrooms, Parsnips, Potatoes, Radishes, Shallots, Spinach, Spring greens, Swede, Turnips
Game - Grouse, Partridge, Pheasant, Teal, Venison, Wild salmon
Meat & Poultry - Goose, Hill Lamb