Traditional Highlands: Meat route -- Part 1

Did you know the Scottish Highlands offer the best meat of the country? The free-range meat industry of the region is well known for its quality products and its excellent range of charcuterie and fresh pork, beef and lamb, among other things.

The pollutant-free environment and the extensive hill grasses of the Highlands are the secrets to produce this healthy and delicious meat. Rumiant animals are lucky to live in such stunning scenery where they get a varied natural diet. Most importantly, industries and farms are run by local families whose main goal is to provide the best quality service. It's difficult

That's why we want to show you this meat route called "Traditional Highlands". If you're keen on new experiences and love eating exquiste food, this route is for you!

First stop: Inverness

How to get there: you can fly to Inverness from London. Once you arrive at the Inverness International Airport , we recommend you to hire a car as it'll be very helpful in driving to several remote locations of the route.

Inverness is the capital of the Highlands with around 40000 inhabitants. Visitors will find many attractions around the city: shops, places to eat and drink, parks for relaxing... Inverness host one of the world's biggest Highlands Games with hundreds of meat exhibitors and butcher's tastings.

Second stop: National Cairngorms Park & Aviemore

How to get there: just follow the A9 road from Inverness to Aviemore. There is a public transportation network as well as some private driving options such as taxis or rented cars.

Aviemore is surronded by the wilderness of of the Cairngorms National Park and is a major holidays resort in the region. Get a taste of the country by visiting one of the oldest breweries in the UK: Cairgorms Brewery.

The Brewery has achieved considerable success over the years. It has a range of seven beers to suit all tastes that are available all the year round. They produce beers following a traditional Scottish recipe such as Stag and Wild Cat. This familiar brewery has many things to offer, not only top quality brews but also a welcoming atmosphere for everyone.

This has been only Part 1. For more information about the complete "Traditional Highlands" route you'll have to wait a bit longer. Keep reading us until then!

Be well in all things

NúriaGP