After two successful weeks which have seen over 70 food and drink events take place right across Scotland, the Scottish Food Fortnight drew to a close (21st September) with the news its future development has been secured.

Currently organised by the Scottish Countryside Alliance Educational Trust (SCAET) the food fortnight showcase for Scottish food will next year be taken over by Scotland Food and Drink who have been tasked to provide strategic direction and leadership to the Scottish Food and Drink industry.

An array of top chefs will provide a grand finale for Scottish Food Fortnight at this year’s Scottish Food Fest (21st September). They will perform a number of cooking demonstrations using recipes that utilise tasty and nutritional local produce.

The Scottish Food Fest, held at Alva in Clackmannanshire, will also include live music, live children’s entertainment, a craft design workshop for kids, face painting and children’s food demonstrations. And over 50 different producers and suppliers will be showcasing their products.