Tasty delights from the Hebrides showcased in Lyon

“Stornoway black pudding”

It’s hoped ‘Oh-la-la’ will be the reaction by French gastronomes to delicacies from the Hebrides, as part of Visit Scotland’s marketing campaign ‘Meet the Scots’, being held in Lyon this week.

Specialities such as Stornoway black pudding, Salar Salmon and Barra scallops will be the ‘star’ ingredients as Lady Claire Macdonald fronts Scotland’s food and drink event.

“Interested in Scotland”

The two day event was held at ‘In Cuisine’, a venue in the centre of Lyon, which provided excellent facilities for Lady Claire’s cookery demonstrations and an exhibition of portraits of all 14 Scots who front up the ‘Meet the Scots’ campaign.

The aim was to increase awareness of Scotland and its excellent produce with the French media, trade and consumers.

Lady Claire carried out two cookery demonstrations using fresh Scottish produce and her own recipes.

Talking about the event Lady Claire commented: “I’m delighted to be the face of Scottish food and drink and particularly enjoyed this event in Lyon.  Not only did it give me the opportunity to work with some of my favourite produce but it also allowed me to engage with a wide range of people interested in Scotland.”

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