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We quite literally launched into New Year 2021 at Simon Howie HQ, as we (in a world first!) sent our Original Haggis to the edge of space, taking the UK’s No.1 Haggis* to new heights! Read on to find out more…
*Source: IRI Till Data 52wk w/e 19th April 2020
In a world-first, in January 2021 we made history by sending the first ever haggis to the edge of space!
After weeks of planning and studying the skies with the brilliant team at Stratonauts, the perfect window of opportunity presented itself – and what a day it was!
Watch the full video above for some out-of-this-world footage from this historic voyage…
Our teaser videos put smiles on lots of faces in the lead up to the announcement of our big news!
Follow the links below to watch them for yourself.
Maximum Altitude: 107,293 ft ( That’s four times the height of Everest, or 3.5 times higher than a jumbo jet flies!)
Maximum Falling Speed: 195.27 mph
Land Distance Travelled: 85.13 km
Flight Time: 2h 37m
Minimum Temperature: -60°C
Maximum Wind Speed: 150.30 mph
Balloon Size At Altitude: 10m diameter
…and the first haggis to reach the edge of space!
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Launching… Space Haggis the Competition!
In partnership with the expert team at Stratonauts we want to inspire and delight children as they learn more about what it takes to send something (even a haggis!) to space.
Watch our fascinating interactive Space Haggis lesson and design us a Mission Badge for your chance to win £500 for your school plus other goodies!
JamesI had to prepare space in my freezer for the arrival of this years supply of game after hunting.
To my surprise I found at the very bottom a Haggis that must have been purchased on my last visit to Edinburgh. I took a chance and prepared it on St Andrews Day, I could not let it go to waste!
It was delicious.
That is what using quality produce and correct handling of same can do for a product.
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New to haggisI’m 55 and tried haggis for the first time today. I wrapped it in foil and cooked it in I pressure cooker. Served it with lots of vegetables and gravy. I wasn’t sure what to expect. I love black pudding and faggots so I was hoping for the taste to be similar. It took a few mouthfuls to realise I absolutely loved it. Can’t wait to experiment with the leftovers.
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Happy Haggis Customer!Hi Simon Howie, just to let you know, (a little bit of feedback) that I have just had one of your original haggis. I must say that, in all the time I have eaten haggis and I have had a few in my years (75yrs) that is the best one that I have ever eaten! Top marks to you and your company.
Haggis Stack ReviewGreat recipe, good to follow and looked amazing when served.
Terry Kelly Learn MoreWow, that Original Haggis, is a beautifully crafted dish. My mother-in-law is 87 ,cannot get her to eat much this past year or so…then I discovered your Haggis. She loves it folks, she shouts me from her bedroom when I have the Haggis on the boil; gorgeous aroma, peppery…wow just about covers it. So, keep the quality as is, the taste…just love it.
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Jonathan FCan’t tell you how tasty this is! So easy to prepare, and unbelievably flavourful. Thanks!
Eden CMy new favourite haggis dish! Made this for Burns supper and it was a complete family pleaser. Will definitely be making this again soon!
Lucy CWho knew haggis in lasagne would make such a great combo? Absolutely loved this recipe. Easy to follow, and a wonderful spin on traditional lasagne! Highly recommend.
K. McKennaVery tasty and well worth making!
Eleanor WilkieI’m am finding myself having to send this email to you as I have just for the first time tried your breakfast pack as being in the older age bracket breakfast was always from the butcher for the customary weekend fryup so I saw your breakfast pack and thought I’ll give it a try as on Burns night I had your haggis which was delicious and I have to say the breakfast this weekend was exceptional my husband complimented it and I thought it was far superior to my normal butcher Fryup ingredients so I’ll close by saying thank you very much for the best breakfast I’ve had for a long long time I can’t stop telling my friends who are now converted to Simon Howie along with myself. Thank you so much!
Karen Leister – Veggie HaggisWish I could give you more than 5 stars for your Vegetarian Haggis! My husband is of Scots descent and doesn’t like haggis (😱) but – as we went meat-free 18 months ago – I thought we should try the veggie version when I saw it in Sainsbury’s. FABULOUS!! We both loved it and will DEF buy it again. Hoping to find your veggie square sausage and black pudding now too!!
Keep up the brilliant work.
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Anthony Paterson Learn MoreFor a number of years, I have been travelling to Malta to celebrate Burns’ Night. I do believe I might be the only scot in the village! My ‘Address to the Haggis’ is always a pre-meal treat along with the contents of the ‘groaning trencher’ I bought my Haggis in the UK along with the Neeps before travelling to Malta and this year, for the 1st time I bought Simon Howie Haggis which was favourably reviewed by my guests as the best offering – ever – at my table. Next year’s celebration of Burns’ 264th Birthday will surely be accompanied by the same quality Haggis creation and for that, I would like to personally thank you for your delicious fayre.
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Tony Garwood Find a stockistSimon Howie Original Haggis was the only haggis stocked by the supermarket we use for our click and collect shopping during lock-down, so we ordered it for our Burns Night supper. Not to worry, it was superb, absolutely delicious!
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Robert Find a stockistGluten free haggis was exceptional. Great texture and taste. Very impressed.
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Dick McMahon Find a stockistThis was the tastiest haggis I have eaten. It was lovely. Not a scrap went to waste.
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Jill Bremner Find a stockistHaggis Original – Definitely UK’s No 1 Haggis!!! Serves 2 – 3 – no way, far too good to share!! Delicious, easy to prepare and looked as good as it tasted! Thank you all.
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Nick Carter Find a stockistWe have had various haggis over the years but NEVER like the one I bought from Asda at the weekend. It is the BEST haggis we have ever had without a doubt and I genuinely hope we can get hold of it next year. It was absolutely fantastic, thanks.
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Donald McKenzie Find a stockistWe’ve eaten many haggises ( haggi?) over the years and yours is by far the tastiest… really, really delicious! Please don’t change or try to improve your recipe as we’re already looking forward to next Burns’ Night!!
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Karen Griffin Find a stockistYour haggis is the one I always buy. It is delicious. Spicy and flavoursome. No others I have tried beat it. YUMBO indeed. Thank you.
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Thomas Paterson Find a stockistSimon Howie haggis that is gluten free is exceptional. First time I’ve found a small haggis that is easy to cut and use. Also tastes amazing. Please don’t let this one disappear!
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James Harrison Find a stockistLiving down here in Yorkshire I’d never tried haggis, but for some strange reason I was looking for something different and decided to try your haggis .
And wow I love it!! Thanks for supplying our local Morrison supermarket with your delicious haggis.
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Jenny Connell Find a stockistWe bought a Simon Howie Original Haggis in Tesco. It was absolutely delicious, just a perfect mix of grains, meat and spices. Thank you. The best we’ve ever tasted.
I’ll be looking for it every time we shop. Glad you do vegetarian versions too for others.
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Karin Stengs Find a stockistTried the Gluten Free Haggis on Burns Night – excellent.
Very impressed with all other breakfast products.
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Archie Houston Find a stockistA wonderful product and not too moist (as other products) I found it very tasty and exactly how I liked it after cooking it as per instructions. I bought a couple today to stick in the freezer for later meals.
Very well done, delivering a product well worth tasting!
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Helen Hogan Find a stockistThe best haggis I have ever tasted. Absolutely delicious and my family all loved it too. So glad we can buy it down in Kent from the supermarket here.
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Jenny Matthews Find a stockistJust had two Simon Howie haggis. Amazingly good! Masses of flavour and good and peppery.
We are not Scottish but enjoy celebrating Burns’ night each January. Usually we get McSween’s but I was in Tesco and bought Simon Howie’s. Shall try to find Howie’s in the future!
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Nick Whittingham Find a stockistGreat Original Haggis – beats any other I have tried. Well worth the effort of finding a Simon Howie supplier down here.
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Ann Simonsen Find a stockistJust had my first Simon Howie haggis from Tesco! There is another in my freezer of the vegetarian variety. Not yet tried but thinking about it and no doubt I will get over the fear of the unknown shortly!
The original one is absolutely fantastic – I managed to eat three quarters of it myself last night and will be having the rest as a snack today! Beautifully lean content and I am sure it will go a long way to helping me with my New Year diet resolution!!
Beats McS’s any day!!!
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Hugh Brown Find a stockistJust had Simon Howie Gluten Free Haggis. My wife is gluten free, I’m not, but this was amazing.
Will be buying your products from now on – superb.
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Carol Greer Find a stockistMy daughter who is a coeliac practically lives on the GF Haggis & I now prefer it to any other manufacturer as well.
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John BetteleyI have tried many different brands of haggis over the years and yours is definitely the best!
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