Peterhead firm's scampi reaches Scran award shortlist

The Peterhead Seafood Supplier Amity's best-selling Scampi has been shortlisted in Seafood Category at National Food and Drink Awards.

The company’s Panko Breaded Single Wholetail Scampi, known fondly as Amity Scampi, has been shortlisted at The Scotsman Scran Awards.

The award-winning supplier is up against Isle of Mull Seaweed and Croft 36 in the Fish and Seafood Product category.

Of the nomination, the judges said: “Foodies will appreciate the provenance of Amity’s Peterhead produce, and the care that has gone into creating a delicious scampi from Scotland’s world-famous langoustine”.

The inaugural Scotsman Scran Awards, in partnership with Benriach Speyside Scottish Whisky, recognise Scotland’s flourishing dining, drinking and hospitality sector and will celebrate those making the shortlist across 16 categories.

The event will welcome over 200 attendees from across the industry to celebrate the very best in Scotland and recognise the vital role that this sector plays in the economic success and profile of the country.

Amity Managing Director Jimmy Buchan was delighted to receive the nomination for his bestselling product: “I’m delighted that Amity Scampi has once again been recognised as a premium seafood product – especially as the Scran awards are intended to celebrate Scotland’s flourishing food and drink industry.

"Our scampi has been developed using over 50 years’ experience in the Scottish Fishing industry and it’s wonderful that it has been recognised at these national food and drink awards.”

Amity are not the only locals who made the shortlist; Mackies of Scotland, ‘Kilted Chef’ Craig Wilson, Amuse by Kevin Dalgleish and Tarragon also made the shortlist in their respective categories.

The Scran Awards will take place at The Platform in Glasgow on June 19.

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