Meet our local food heroes

ALLAN WATSON - of Galloway Smokehouse
On the banks of Wigtown Bay is the Galloway Smokehouse, home of prize winning smoked salmon, trout, seafood and game. We are local fishermen, we know our fish.

SHEENA HORNER - of Galloway Chillies
After finally having enough of being unable to buy chillies locally, Galloway Chillies was born. Made from scratch in small batches. Every batch is of good quality and flavour.

ALLEN HENDERSON - of Sulwath Brewers
We take great pride in the production of our products, which are brewed traditionally, with no concentrates, colourings or extract and with accent on the taste of yesteryear.

FIONA HESKETH - of Galloway Lodge Preserves
We have been producing jam for over 40 years, selling to locals in the heart of Dumfries and Galloway. We’re very much hands on in the day to day manufacturing of the jam.

JOHN AND JACKIE KING - of West Coast Sea Products
The story begins when John King, a lobster and subsequent white fish fisherman ,discovered he had a flair for detecting and raising King and Queen Scallops from the Irish Sea.

GILLIAN WARDEN - of InHouse Chocolates
A small and beautiful company that has built up a reputation for quality, proven in the repeat custom received year after year. Made by hand, with the highest quality ingredients.

SCOTT CARSON - of T H Carson Butchers
We’re proud of our heritage. We still hold true to the founding principles of the business started in 1933 by Thomas Carson. We remain a traditional family business to this day.

WILMA FINLAY - of Cream o’ Galloway
At the heart of our award winning ice cream, is a natural approach to creating food made with real ingredients – no chemical nasties, gums or artificial flavours.