Nethergate Larder

Thomson and Arlene McKenzie rear rare-breed pigs, sheep and cattle on their East Ayrshire farm, choosing traditional Scottish breeds known for their hardiness. This means they can graze outdoors on grass all year round. Meat comes through their own butchery to end up on farmers' market stalls in several towns, or in their new shop in Stewarton, No. 1 Avenue Larder. Arlene also makes steak pies and pastries for the shop, using the farm's meat and also veal from Duncan Lyon in Bute.