Scotland’s airports, stations and ports have been urged to do more to showcase the nation’s food and drink.
Food Secretary Richard Lochhead said yesterday he had written to the firms which run the main transport hubs, asking them to do more to promote good quality, healthy Scottish produce.
It comes in the run up to Scotland’s Year of Food and Drink and also the start of the new ScotRail and Caledonian sleeper rail franchises.
The train operators have pledged to use locally sourced produce to promote the best of Scottish food and drink.
Speaking on a visit to a Tesco store in Edinburgh which is promoting iconic Scottish products, Mr Lochhead said: “Our exceptional natural larder is renowned around the world.
“From our fresh fruit and seafood, and prime cuts of meat to indulgent treats like shortbread, fudge and ice cream, the food and drink we produce here has unrivalled quality and provenance.
“Our Year of Food and Drink 2015 is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate our nation’s outstanding produce, and transport hubs which welcome visitors to Scotland are the obvious place to showcase our local food and drink.”
He added: “There are a staggering 120million people passing through Scottish ports, stations and airports every year – that is 120 million opportunities to showcase our fantastic food and drink.”
