A BUTCHERS' Scotch pie has been crowned the best in the world for the fifth year running.
James Pirie & Son of Blairgowrie, who won the competition in 2018, 2020, 2021 and 2022, have bagged the coveted accolade once again.
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The winning products were all considered by the judges to be the best of the best when it came to taste, touch, appearance and smell across the categories.
The groupings included the iconic Scotch Pie, Football Pies and Savouries, Macaroni Pie, Steak Pie, Sausage Roll, Hot Savoury, Vegetarian Savoury, Haggis Savoury, Bridie and Apple Pies.
Alan Pirie from James Pirie & Son said: “I was delighted to have won the competition for a fifth time, I am not often speechless but today I am.
"To have been judged alongside literally the best pies in the land and to have come out on top yet again is beyond my wildest dreams.
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"I really do make the best Scotch Pies in the world. This is just fantastic news and will be a huge boost to the business and to the town of Newtyle too."
Scottish Bakers, the association which supports the interests of Scotland's bakery trade, organises the annual competition to shine a light on the craft skills pie makers demonstrate daily.
Scottish Bakers CEO Lesley Cameron said: "With nearly 500 of the best pies on the market entered by 78 of the best butchers, bakers and other pie makers and with every entry put to the test by 50 pie professionals who were looking for the ‘best of the best’, the annual winners have now been announced and they should all be very proud."
Carol Smillie, who presented the awards, said: "I am always delighted to present these awards, to meet so many faces old and new and of course all those delicious pies!
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"These bakers and butchers consistently provide such high quality and the new faces tell me that the sector continues to thrive and prosper with more professionals than ever throwing their hats into the ring.
"Well done to all our winners."
Other winners included: Aulds Bakeries Limited, Johnston Butchers, Bayne's the Family Bakers, Keptie Bakery Ltd, Beefcake Cafe, Kinnaird Butcher Shop & Deli and Boghall Butchers.
