Ayrshire in the running for top Scotch Pie prize

Scotland's love affair with pies is heating up as the shortlist for the 2025 World Championship Scotch Pie Awards is officially revealed.

- ELINA KOBZAR

Ayrshire’s Browning's the Bakers, Irvines Ltd, David at Brownings, The Kandy Bar Bakery and The Cumbrae Butcher have all been shortlisted following an intense judging day where 539 products entered by 88 top butchers, bakers, and pie makers were put to the ultimate test.

Under the scrutiny of 50 expert judges, entries were assessed on taste, touch, appearance, and smell across multiple categories, from the iconic Scotch Pie to Football Pies Savouries, Macaroni Pie, Steak Pie, Sausage Roll, Hot Savoury, Vegetarian Savoury, Haggis Savoury, Bridie and Apple Pies.

This year also sees the introduction of two new categories - Lighter Options and Retailer Pie Product of the Year, reflecting the ever-evolving pie industry.