HE LEARNS FROM BUDS UNFOLDING, FROM EACH TIGHT LEAF UNFURLED, THAT HIS OWN HEART, EXPANDING, IS ONE WITH ALL THE WORLD.
Garden Magic – Marie Nettleton Carroll
OUR SUPPLIERS & FRIENDS
Scotland is blessed with an abundance of local produce grown and shared all over the world.
At Makars we are passionate about sourcing both classic and new ingredients straight from the farm. Mindful of the environment that we live in, we try wherever possible to use local suppliers and are dedicated to using fresh seasonal produce.
We are dedicated to using only reputable suppliers that we personally know and trust. We regularly meet all our suppliers and make sure they share our strong values and ethics.
We are a proud member of the Scotch Beef Club, serving Scotch Beef PGI; with traceability and unique assurance which begins on the farm of birth, Scotch Beef is high on quality and taste.
CRAFT BUTCHERS
Robert McHardy is the fourth generation of McHardys to run the family business founded in 1935.
Robert started in the family shop at the age of 12 and has won five diplomas.
Robert’s recipes have been passed down through four generations and are now being produced in the heart of Stonehaven.
Sausages are a big part of Makars and we regularly discuss recipes, ideas, and catch up with Robert and his son Ricky.
We have worked with many Scottish butchers over the years and Robert is certainly one of the most skilled in Scotland and we are proud to work with him.
BEST HAGGIS PRODUCER IN SCOTLAND
For our haggis supplier, we searched high & low for the best haggis farmer in Scotland, only to discover a local boy A.J.Hornig was by far the best.
Every year on the 1st of April, Haggis Season opens in the Scottish Highlands and continues until the glorious 12th. Only the best marksmen in Scotland are licensed to hunt them in secret.
The Hornig family have been stalking haggis since 1901 and legend has it that grandfather Hornig trained marksmen in both wars as he was such an expert shot.
We get rave reviews from haggis aficionados and first-timers alike. From all over the world, they love our meat and vegetarian haggis.
CRAFT BEERS
Stewart Brewing is Edinburgh’s local, independent brewery producing multi gold award winning beers of the highest quality.
A visit to Boston sparked the idea in 1996. In 2004, after years of perfecting home brews, their first range of cask beers was launched.
In 2020, they opened their on-site pizzeria and shop to enjoy their beer and the company will turn 18 in 2022.
We have worked closely with Steven Stewart since his launch, and are privileged to be a premium site for Stewart’s beers, regularly showcasing new launches.
ARTISAN SOFT DRINKS
Bon Accord soft drinks were founded in Arbroath in 1903. Their iconic glass bottles were seen across Scotland for generations.
Back in 2016 after a 16 year break, their soft drinks are 100% naturally sweetened with honey, coconut nectar and fruit juices.
Bon Accord – a healthier, naturally sweetened, more flavoursome soft drink – is a feelgood boost to better everyday and lift any occasion.
The drinks are a really great alternative to alcoholic drinks and go amazingly well with our dishes.
Makars is delighted to be working with such an icon of Scotland’s history.
THE PRIDE OF LEITH
Santu Coffee is based in Leith Edinburgh. Our friends at Santu, Washington, Erin and Panda, share our values; the love for exceptional products and transparent relationships from field to table.
They have lived and worked on coffee farms for years, and know what it takes to produce amazing coffee.
Santu buy their coffee direct from award-winning farms in Brazil and roast it in their Edinburgh workshop.
They pay close attention to the environmental and employment standards for each of their suppliers above all else.
PORTRAIT ARTIST
Catch the 22 was launched in 2020 by our resident artist and director of operations extraordinaire, Adam G. Davidsons.
When he couldn’t find the perfect painting for his home, he decided to create it himself.
Word quickly got out and friends and family started asking for their own paintings to give unique presents and decorate their space.
It rapidly snowballed and more orders came in so a website was launched to showcase his work.
Adam painted 8 famous literary figures over the walls of our newly opened extension which you’ll be able to enjoy whilst eating with us.
EAST LOTHIAN AND AYRSHIRE POTATO FARMERS
Mash potato is, undoubtedly, the King of comfort food. Delicious, easily digested and healthy, mashed potatoes have fed us Scots for many years.
Our potatoes suppliers are very important to us. We are in constant discussion with our suppliers to ensure consistent quality.
Greenvale are the UK’s largest supplier of organic potatoes and William Jack has been growing potatoes on the Ayrshire coast, just across from the Isles of Arran, for thirty five years
VEGETABLES AND FRUIT
Based in North Fife, 2 miles from Leven, Robert produces a wide range of fruit and vegetable.
BRC and Red Tractor accredited, all plants are tested regularly to measure pesticide levels.
Robert is very proactive on green issues. He has recently planted one mile of new trees and 2 miles of hedgerows to preserve and encourage wildlife.
ROBBIE REID FURNITURE
FENTONBARNS EAST LOTHIAN
We are regularly asked ’who makes your amazing restaurant furniture?’
Robbie Reid is a woodworking craftsman extraordinaire and hails from my home town of North Berwick.
Robbie produces custom of furniture for “all the most fashionable houses” including Makars, of course.