HRH PRINCESS ROYAL VISIT TO DAMN DELICIOUS – THANKERTON CAMP FARM , BIGGAR

In her capacity as patron of the Scotch Beef Club run by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS)  HRH The Princess Royal visited Damn Delicious at Thankerton Camp Farm near Biggar on 21st October 2019 .

After being welcomed by Lord Lieutenant Lady Haughey CBE The Princess Royal was given a tour of the farm , butchery and farm shop by owner Michael Shannon who is a passionate advocate of grass-based farming systems and top-quality Scotch Beef PGI and Scotch Lamb PGI production . The tour of the farm included viewing the paddock and rotational grazing system  as Mr Shannon explained the grass varieties and grazing management techniques used to ensure optimal grass utilisation .

The Princess Royal then unveiled a plaque and signed a visitors’ book before being presented with a gift box of Damn Delicious Scotch Beef and Scotch Lamb products .

 

 

 

 

 

 

Posted by Gavin Whitefield