Butchers have never been more popular, with Scots stocking up on favourites to help them get through these testing times. As we’ve all become accustomed to life under lockdown, the culinary repertoire for many has extended from tried-andtested comfort foods to more adventurous dishes.The initial buying frenzy has calmed down and stocks are now at normal levels.
And local butchers have firmly established themselves at the heart of communities, stepping up to meet customer demands and looking after our most vulnerable.“We have been given, in unfortunate circumstances, the opportunity to prove that we can give extra-special service and provide better quality,” says Gordon King, executive manager of the Scottish Craft Butchers.“People are