Four butcher shops have been spotlighted on BBC’s ‘Our Lives - Haggis Hunters’, which is available to watch on iPlayer.
The documentary followed four families as they competed in the World Haggis Championship in Perth.
The World Haggis Championship, which is staged by Scottish Craft Butchers (SCB), was held on 11th May. The competition is held every two years, with SCB president Laura Black having won the 2023 Championship.
It saw Nigel Ovens, third-generation owner of McCaskie’s Butchers at Wemyss Bay, secure the title of World Haggis Champion for 2025.
In the Our Lives episode, four butcher shops were featured, including Turnbull’s in Alnwick; DH Robertson in Arbroath; Cooper Butchers in Bellshill; and SA Mackie Butchers in Aberlour.
“The BBC Our Lives - Haggis Hunters programme has given an insight into the hard work, dedication and passion of individuals who work in the independent craft butcher sector.”
Gordon King, SCB
Of the featured butchers, none took home the crown, but SCB executive manager Gordon King highlighted the positive impact of the programme: “Scottish Craft Butchers are delighted that the BBC Our Lives - Haggis Hunters programme has given an insight into the hard work, dedication and passion of individuals who work in the independent craft butcher sector.
“The positive nature of the stories behind the individuals, the talented people plus the camaraderie and humour was clear for all to see. We are really proud that two young people who featured in the programme were award winning apprentices with our training company, Craft Skills Scotland.
“They were given the chance to highlight and show appreciation for the support our team gave them when they worked through their qualifications. It was a great way to show young people that the local independent craft butcher businesses across the country are a great place to learn a real trade with passion and innovation.”
The full episode is available to view on BBC iPlayer.
