About Scotty Brand
Scotty Brand is Scotland's leading fresh produce brand, connecting consumers with the finest vegetables, fruits, and prepared foods grown and made in Scotland. Based in Airdrie, the company works as an umbrella brand coordinating activities with Scottish producers to bring authentic local produce to supermarket shelves across the UK. The Scotty Brand name carries genuine heritage, first used in 1948 by Albert Bartlett when selling beetroot. The modern company was established in 2011 as a subsidiary of Albert Bartlett Ltd, building on that legacy to create a comprehensive range of Scottish produce. Today, Scotty Brand is synonymous with quality Scottish food. The brand's potato range is particularly renowned, working directly with dedicated growers across Scotland. Their signature Kestrel variety, recognisable by its distinctive blue-purple eyes and cream-coloured skin, offers versatility for boiling, baking, roasting, mashing, or making wedges. During summer months, they switch to new season varieties including the celebrated Ayrshire New Potatoes. Ayrshire potatoes are considered among the best in the world, earning Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status in 2019. The region's light sandy soil and sheltered beaches, warmed by the Gulf Stream, create ideal growing conditions. Harvested and packed locally, these potatoes can reach shops within a day of picking, delivering an exceptional sweet, buttery, nutty taste. Beyond potatoes, Scotty Brand offers Scottish garden peas, soft fruits including strawberries and raspberries, traditional fresh soups, chilled coleslaw and potato salads, smoked salmon, soup mixes, and frozen chips. The company has demonstrated environmental commitment by reducing plastic packaging, saving 27 tons in one year alone. Available at major UK retailers including Lidl and Asda, Scotty Brand brings the taste of Scotland to tables nationwide.