Seasonality
The following list is our own seasonality list based on what grows throughout the year in and around scotland. you will find differences in what grows at certain times within other climates.
we only use the best quality ingredients available. Most ingredients that come through our kitchens are preserved through fermentation, ageing, salting, drying and pickling in order to explore new avenues of flavour, aroma, Depth and texture.
Game Season Dates are at the bottom of the page.
January-
Beetroot, Apples, Cabbage, Brussel Sprouts, Celeriac, Horseradish, Jerusalem Artichoke, Kale, Kohlrabi, Leeks, Parsnips, Most Maincrop Potatoes, Salsify, Onions, Neeps, Rhubarb, Pears, Pine Inner Bark
Febuary-
Brussel Sprouts, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Chicory, Jerusalem Artichoke, Kale, Kohlrabi, Leeks, Parsnips, Most Maincrop Potatoe, Purple Sprouting Broccoli, Salsify, Onions, Neeps, Apples, Pears, Pine Inner Bark
March-
Cauliflower, Kale, Leeks, Broccoli, Salsify, Spinach, Onions, Neeps, Wild Nettles,Young Spruce Shoots, Young Fir Shoots, Young Pine Shoots
April-
Asparagus, Broccoli, Jersey Royal Potatos, Lettuce & Salad Leaves, Raddish, Rocket, Samphire, Spinach, Onions, Watercress, Wild Nettles, Young Spruce Shoots, Young Fir Shoots, Young Pine Shoots
May-
Asparagus, Broccoli, Jersey Royal Potatos, Lettuce & Salad Leaves, Raddish, Rocket, Samphire, Spinach, Onions, Watercress, Wild Nettles, Young Spruce Shoots, Young Fir Shoots, Young Pine Shoots
June-
Artichoke, Asparagus, Aubergine, Beetroot, Broad Beans, Broccoli, Carrots, Fennel, Fine Beans, Garlic, Jersey Royal Potatoes, Kohlrabi, Lettuce & Salad Leaves, New Potatoes, Onions, Peas, Radish, Rocket, Samphire, Spinach, Spring Onions, Tomatoes, Neeps, Watercress, Wild Nettles
July-
Artichoke, Aubergene, Beetroot, Broad Beans, Broccoli, Carrots, Fennel, Fine Beans, Garlic, Jersey Royal Potatoes, Kohlrabi, Lettuce & Salad Leaves, New Potatoes, Onions, Peas, Raddish, Rocket, Samphire, Spinach, Spring Onions, Tomatoes, Neeps, Watercress, Wild Nettles
August-
Artichoke, Aubergine, Beetroot, Broad Beans, Broccoli, Carrots, Cucumber, Fennel, Fine Beans, Garlic, Kohlrabi, Lettuce & Salad Leaves, Mangetout, Peas, Peppers, Most Maincrop Potatoes, Radish, Rocket, Spring Onion, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Neeps, Watercress, Wild Mushrooms, Bilberries, Blueberries, Cherries, Damsons, Plums, Greengages, Lingonberries, Raspberries, Redcurrants, Strawberries
September-
Artichoke, Aubergine, Beetroot, Broccoli, Squash, Carrots, Celeriac, Celery, Cucumber, Fennel, Garlic, Horseradish, Kale, Kohlrabi, Leeks, Lettuce & Salad Leaves, Onions, Peppers, Most Maincrop Potatoe, Pumpkin, Radish, Rocket, Shallots, Spring Onions, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Neeps, Watercress, Wild Mushrooms, Apples, Bilberries, Blackberries, Damsons, Elderberries, Pears, Plums, Raspberries, Chives, Cob Nuts, Coriander, Oregano, Mint, Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Sorrel, Thyme
October-
Artichoke, Aubergine, Beetroot, Broccoli, Squash, Carrots, Celeriac, Celery, Cucumber, Fennel, Garlic, Horseradish, Kale, Kohlrabi, Leeks, Lettuce & Salad Leaves, Onions, Peppers, Most Maincrop Potatoes, Pumpkin, Radish, Rocket, Shallots, Spring Onions, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Neeps, Watercress, Wild Mushrooms, Apples, Bilberries, Blackberries, Damsons, Elderberries, Quince, Pears, Plums, Raspberries, Chives, Cob Nuts, Coriander, Oregano, Mint, Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Sorrel, Thyme, Pine Inner Bark
November-
Artichoke, Beetroot, Squash, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Celery, Horseradish, Jerusalem Artichoke, Kale, Kohlrabi, Leeks, Parsnips, Most Maincrop Potatoe, Pumpkin, Salsify, Shallots, Neeps, Watercress, Wild Mushrooms, Apples, Pears, Quince, Cob Nuts, Rosemary, Sage, Chestnuts, Pine Inner Bark
December-
Beetroot, Brussel Sprouts, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Celery, Horseradish, Jerusalem Artichoke, Kale, Kohlrabi, Leeks, parsnips, Most Maincrop Potatoe, Salsify, Shallots, Neeps, Wild Mushrooms, Apples, Pears, Chestnuts, Pine Inner Bark.
GAME DATES IN SCOTLAND
Grouse - 12th August (Glorious Twelfth) to 10th December
Red Grouse - 12th August (Glorious Twelfth) to 10th December
Black Grouse - 20th August to 10th December
Common Ptarmigan - 12th August (Glorious Twelfth) to 10th December
Snipe - 12th August (Glorious Twelfth) to 31st January
Wood Cock - 1st September to 31st January
Golden Plover - 1st September to 31st January
Coot/Moorhen - 1st September to 31st January
Partridges (Grey and Red) - 1st September to 1st February
Pheasant - 1st October to 1st February
Rabbit - No closed season in Scotland
Hare - 1st August to 28th February
Red Deer Stag - 1st July to 20th October
Red Deer Hind - 21st October to 15th February
Silka Deer Stag - 1st August to 30th April
Silka Deer Hind - 21st October to 15th February
Fallow Buck - 1st August to 30th April
Fallow Doe - 21st October to 15th February
Roe Buck - 1st April to 20th October
Roe Doe - 21st October to 31st March