Taste Shetland

Despite the fact that it’s flavour is unsurpassed and it is regarded by many as a true delicacy, real Shetland lamb has never been easy to source.

The Shetland Island farmers have come together to invite you to ‘Taste Shetland’ and experience a truly unique range of natural products.

The Taste Shetland brand was launched in August 2005 with three exciting lamb brands. 'Island' Lamb, 'Hill' Lamb and 'seaweed' Lamb.

Discover the Secret

The taste of Shetland lamb has to be experienced to be believed.

Already the preferred choice of many leading butchers, chefs and cookery experts, Shetland lamb has many unique attributes:

• Derived from the ancient Shetland native breed, Shetland lambs live a truly healthy and natural life in a traditional environment.
• Shetland sheep have access to a unique mixed and entirely natural grazing on the Islands’ sea-washed grass pastures, vast heather hillscapes and rugged shoreline.
• The meat is naturally lean; the animals forage over great distances for food
• Highly prized, the meat is processed to the highest standards using advanced hanging, maturation and butchery techniques
• The factors above give the meat a supremely succulent and tender quality with what some say is a delicate, slightly ‘sweet’ flavour

Everyone has their own personal story to tell on the Taste Shetland experience! This story is only enhanced with detailed provenance information which comes supplied with every order.

Standards

Quality standards are maintained stringently throughout and traceability for our customers extends way beyond the standard technical requirements. Our database can provide provenance information on the croft of origin, its location and outstanding geographic or family features that may be of interest. We would be delighted to furnish you with all the information you need.

Shetland Lamb is protected under the European Commission Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) scheme, regulation number 1107/96. This means that true Shetland Lamb with all it’s inherent attributes must be born, reared and finished in the Shetland Islands.

Shetland Lamb is protected under the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) scheme, regulation number 1107/96. This means that true Shetland Lamb must be born, reared and finished in the Shetland Islands.

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Latest news

BBC Radio 4 Food Programme

The BBC Radio 4 Food Programme On Shetland is now available online. Listen to the programme now.

Johnsmas Foy

Taste Shetland are supplying Master Chef George McIvor with Island Lamb for the cookery demonstrations which are part of the Flavour of Shetland event. The event is part of the annual Johnsmas Foy.

BBC Radio 4 To Feature Seaweed Lamb and Vivda

BBC Radio 4 are due to visit the Islands soon for an upcoming programme on Shetland food and drink. Taste Shetland's Seaweed Lamb and the historical 'Vivda' product are due to be featured. We will keep you informed of the transmission date.

Taste Shetland At Cannes

As part of a Norse Viking promotional theme, Taste Shetland are sending Island Lamb to the Cannes Film Festival which is held from 16th-27th May. A range of Shetland products will be enjoyed by leading figures in the film industry. More about the Festival.

SALSA Launch

The SALSA (Safe and Local Supplier Assurance) scheme was launched at the London IFE on 19th March. The new approval scheme is designed to help local and regional food and drink producers supply their products to national and regional buyers. Read the full story ...

Daily Telegraph To Feature Taste Shetland

Look out for a feature in The Daily Telegraph food supplement in February which features Taste Shetland lamb stockist Jack O'Shea Butchers. Stay in touch for the exact date.

Wooly Trio In Market Push

We are delighted to hear of the launch of a new Shetland wool brand by local merchants Jamieson & Smith. Read the full story at Shetland Today.

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