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Great Taste Awards 2020

Five Wins at Great Taste Awards 2020!

By Imogen Sherrit

This week saw results announced for the most hotly anticipated award ceremony of the year... and no, we don't mean the Emmys! The Great Taste Award winners for 2020 have... Read more

Simon Howie lockdown hero giveaway

Thank Your Lockdown Hero!

By Imogen Sherrit

**Competition now closed** It goes without saying that 2020 has been a tough year so far for us all. But thankfully, the country is gradually pulling through and we’re beginning... Read more

New Simon Howie Products

New Products for Spring 2020!

By Imogen Sherrit

Amid the uncertainty we are all facing right now, we are happy to be able to share a bit of good news where home cooking is concerned! The supermarkets have... Read more

Butcher's counter display containing various meat products

Thank you to our NHS

By Imogen Sherrit

Our current situation is continually evolving, but one constant we all remain thankful for is the unwavering efforts of the NHS and its staff. To show our personal support and... Read more

Himalayan salt wall dry aged beef

Why Himalayan salt-aged beef?

By Imogen Sherrit

Himalayan salt has been used for centuries, appearing in various products from beauty to healthcare. A more recent discovery however is its effect on the dry-ageing meat to create an... Read more

Stockist finder

New and improved stockist finder!

By Imogen Sherrit

We've been working hard behind the scenes on updating our stockist finder, and we're pleased to share that the new and improved version is now here! Want to find out... Read more

haggis neeps tatties whisky sauce

10 Fun Facts About Haggis

By Imogen Sherrit

Around the world, the 25th of January is known as a day to celebrate the life and times of Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns. His Address to a Haggis (an... Read more

2019 wrap up

2019, Wrapped Up!

By Imogen Sherrit

As we creep closer to Christmas and 2019 draws to a close (how did that happen?!), we thought we'd take a look back at some of our many highlights of... Read more

Asda Press Release: New Options for Sausage Fans

By Imogen Sherrit

Two of Scotland’s top family butchery businesses have been awarded new contracts to supply their speciality breakfast ranges to Asda’s Scottish stores. Ayrshire-based We hae meat, and Simon Howie Foods,... Read more

E-Commerce Award

E-Commerce Award Win!

By Imogen Sherrit

We are over the moon that our wonderful web developers, Blue2 Digital, won the E-Commerce Award at the Herald Scottish Digital Business Awards last night! Behind the Scenes Nothing worth... Read more

New Supermarket Listings

New Supermarket Listings!

By Imogen Sherrit

We often get asked why some of our products aren't available in parts of the country. The short answer to that is that we don't make the final decisions unfortunately!... Read more

Simon Howie Wee White Pudding

What is white pudding?

By Imogen Sherrit

It's a common question: What's the difference between black pudding and white pudding? What's in white pudding, more to the point? For a start, it definitely isn't sweet like fruit... Read more

Proposed Stone of Destiny Exhibit

Bringing Home the Stone of Scone

By Imogen Sherrit

Did you know that Perth used to be Scotland's capital? The heart of medieval Scotland, it once housed the royal court where parliaments were held and monarchs were crowned. Key... Read more

Sausage rigatoni

“What’s for tea?”

By Imogen Sherrit

The summer (we use the term loosely) holidays are drawing to a close and it's back to school for kids across Scotland these next few weeks. And for parents, this... Read more

Wee Black Pudding in the factory

What IS black pudding anyway?

By Imogen Sherrit

Ever wondered just how black pudding came to be the national staple it is today? What IS black pudding anyway? Black pudding has a long history as rich as the... Read more

BBQ DIEHARD COMPETITION

By Clair Howison

Yippee-ki-yay! Don't let the rain stop you! It's Summer which means it's BBQ time! Be a BBQ Diehard this weekend, don your umbrella hat and get the job done for... Read more

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