Notable events:

Friday 5^th September:

Launch by Richard Lochhead MSP.  On SCAET’s first ever Countryside Day for 1000 schoolchildren - first and second year secondary pupils from schools in Angus, Dundee, Perth and Kinross, Aberdeenshire and Fife who have been invited to enjoy an interactive day at the castle, where they will see falconry, terrier and gun dog displays and fly fishing demonstrations. They will also learn about conservation, climate change and food made with local Scottish produce. 

Saturday 6^th/Sunday 7^th September:

Cooking demonstrations by five talented chefs:

Craig Wood, The Wee Restaurant              www.theweerestaurant.co.uk

Robert Tiffin, The Sizzling Scot              www.thesizzlingscot.com

Wendy Barrie, Scottish Food Guide           www.scottishfoodguide.com
 Jacqueline O’Donnell, The Sisters             www.thesisters.co.uk

Fi Bird, Stirrin’ Stuff                              www.stirrinstuff.org 

Sunday 7^th September:

‘Smoothie Off’ – grand final of the Smoothest Smoothie in Scotland competition. Finalists from all over Scotland will make their smoothie for a panel of judges and then winners will be presented with prizes.  Other events will take place during Scottish Food Fortnight at the Scottish Parliament and elsewhere, including 39 Farmers Markets across Scotland.