EDINBURGH GUIDE.

Farm life.Our trip to Edinburgh wasn’t just about filling our faces, it was also learning about where our meat comes from & how to identify different types of cut and tastes with a trip to Hardiesmill farm.I was super surprised to find out, meat may be advertised as Aberdeen Angus beef in the supermarket but be sure to check the back of the packet - you may find out it's not always the case.The best thing to do is always buy the best quality (like Scotch Beef ahem) Interestingly, the best meat comes from a happy animal and after speaking with the lovely farmers at Hardiesmill the whole process is a skill.The city.Filled with independents down quaint little streets, Edinburgh is a treasure trove of amazing places.Of course I deleted all my photos (good one) before being able to share them with you but a few highlights most definitely consisted of salted caramel ice-cream from Mary’s Milk Bar and an amazing indie shop Hannah Zakari - not for the faint notebook hearted.We stayed in the lovely Malmaison Hotel which was perfectly located right beside a picturesque waterfront.Food.TimberyardIngredients supplied by small, local, artisan growers, breeders, producers, suppliers & foragers. The Timberyard was a feast for the eyes and the belly. We dined in the shed but don’t be fooled by the name, this was a beautiful private room, just next to an amazing growing patch filled with herbs & edible flowers. If you're ever in the area - it’s a must.Scran and ScallieFrom the team behind popular multi award-winning Michelin star restaurants, Scran and Scallie is no exception. I ordered the steak pie (it was a beef trip after all) and I must say, it’s the best I’ve ever had – sorry mum.Edinburgh’s New Town Cookery SchoolAnother part of the trip was heading to cookery school and learning how to de-bone a lamb shoulder. Our lesson in butchery was with Stewart McClymont, who did it so quickly and gracefully we were all in awe. Unfortunately mine didn’t quite look the same- think I’ll stick to my day job. THANKS. Ladies for making it so much fun - check them out.Lucie - Lucie LovesLisette - Lisette LovesKate - Fabric of my lifeKristabel - I Want You To KnowLucy - Shiny ThoughtsRachel - Rachel PhippsSarah-Lou - lapinbluThank you Lucie for sending me some photos - note, never delete photos until they're safely backed up. Doh!