Best butcher's in UK crowned - and it's near Glasgow

McCaskie's Butchers and Cafe, located in Wemyss Bay, received the acknowledgement at a ceremony in Birmingham.

Co-owner of the 88-year-old family butcher's, Nigel said it was "the proudest moment of his life".

Nigel Ovens with his award (Image: McCaskie’s)

Nigel Ovens, his mum Elizabeth and wife Helen (Image: McCaskie’s)

He added: “I was shaking with excitement.

“To win the Scottish Butcher’s Shop of the Year was more than I had ever dreamed of and I wasn’t even thinking about the next part. To then win the overall UK title - I can’t quite put it into words.

“I’m still in shock.

“We were up against the most impressive butcher businesses in the land. To think our shop in Wemyss Bay could beat the best of the best in the UK is just amazing. I’m so proud of our entire team.

“People are now asking me what the secret is to McCaskie’s success is and I can only reflect on what we’ve pursued to see us judged the best in the business.”

“You need dedication and attention to detail, a high-quality product range, innovation and progression – never stand still.

"You also need uncompromising standards in the appearance of the shop and highly trained and customer focused staff.

“And, of course, you need investment to keep up with modern standards and customer expectations.

“At McCaskie’s we’ve invested well over a million pounds in recent years ensuring that we can deliver the best products in the best way in the best possible premises.”

The beloved business specialises in haggis, black pudding, steak pies and dry-cured bacon.