CARDENDEN butcher, Andrew Kirk, struck gold with his business's special products for the summer of 2018.

The Cardenden businessman had success in the Craft Butcher Awards evaluation for beefburgers, speciality burgers and own cured bacon that was judged at Forth Valley College, Stirling.

Having been subjected to the rigorous and stringent judging process, success came with gold award for their Steak Burger with Spring Onion & Lockerbie Cheddar; Steak Burger with Chorizo; Green Pepper and silver for their Steak Burger; Steak Burger with Chilli & Tomato and Steakburger with Beetroot and Lockerbie Cheddar.

These burgers are ideal products for cooking and eating out of doors so Andrew's hoping for a great summer so that his customers can get his businesses's products on the barbecue!

Come rain or shine, however, the local butchers’ products taste just as good when grilled or fried.

Andrew was delighted to be presented with his awards at the recent regional meeting in the Dewars Centre, Perth, held by the event organisers, Scottish Craft Butchers.

Paul Boyle, President of the Scottish Craft Butchers added:- “These evaluations always reveals really appealing products that craft butchers make and sell.

"The diverse range of interesting products come as a response to customer becoming more adventurous with their tastes and they are always keen to support local businesses who make innovative quality products.

"It is always worth going the extra mile for something extra special.”