Celebrating local food in person and online

ORGANISERS of the annual Taste of Shetland food festival were delighted to once again welcome the public to the popular event, held at the Clickimin Leisure Centre on Saturday. 

After having to go online last year due to Covid restrictions, promotion company Shetland Food and Drink dished up a hybrid event that could be enjoyed in person and also online on the organisation’s website.

There were the usual stalls from local producers, tasty refreshments, cooking demonstrations and, as a highlight this year, the launch of the newly branded taste of Shetland trailer which will be used to showcase local food.

It is equipped for preparing, cooking and sharing local produce, and it will be available for hire by Shetland Food and Drink member businesses and community groups. 

Photographer Austin Taylor went along to capture the atmosphere.

This Taste of Shetland food festival was held in the Clickimin’s main hall with Covid measures such as wearing face masks and social distance in place.

This Taste of Shetland food festival was held in the Clickimin’s main hall with Covid measures such as wearing face masks and social distance in place.

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Former Shetland MSP and chief executive of the Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation (SSPO), Tavish Scott, cuts the ribbon at the launch of the Taste of Shetland food trailer

Former Shetland MSP and chief executive of the Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation (SSPO), Tavish Scott, cuts the ribbon at the launch of the Taste of Shetland food trailer

Rachel Jackson making soup.

Rachel Jackson making soup.

Mark Anderson and John Gilardi of Waas Bakery

Mark Anderson and John Gilardi of Waas Bakery

Jane Moncrieff interviewing Davie and Kaye Sandison of Shetland Salt

Jane Moncrieff interviewing Davie and Kaye Sandison of Shetland Salt

Shetland Islands Council’s catering team leader Neil Beattie in a cooking demonstration with Claire White, the manager of Taste of Shetland

Shetland Islands Council’s catering team leader Neil Beattie in a cooking demonstration with Claire White, the manager of Taste of Shetland

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Ayanda Armitage helps his granny, chair of Shetland Food and Drink, Marian Armitage, cook herring at the Peerie Seafish Stage

Ayanda Armitage helps his granny, chair of Shetland Food and Drink, Marian Armitage, cook herring at the Peerie Seafish Stage

Sheila Keith cooking with Robbie Coutts, Scottish Sea Farms

Sheila Keith cooking with Robbie Coutts, Scottish Sea Farms

Jakob Eunson’s cooking demonstration with Claire White

Jakob Eunson’s cooking demonstration with Claire White

Robbie Coutts of Scottish Sea Farms with freshly cooked mussels, while Gordon Johnson of Seaspray looks on

Robbie Coutts of Scottish Sea Farms with freshly cooked mussels, while Gordon Johnson of Seaspray looks on

Sheila Keith with her fish and pasta meal

Sheila Keith with her fish and pasta meal