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A Knight’s Tale

Gigha Halibut is now being supplied by one of the premier London-based fishmongers.  James Knight of Mayfair with their two retail outlets in Notting Hill and Selfridges, are now supplying the sublime Gigha Halibut to the discerning palates of London town.  James Knight, by Royal Appointment, continues the supplier growth of  Gigha Halibut and is [...]

Halibut Cheek with chilli vodka and wild garlic

At Am Birlinn when we take delivery of one of our own highland bullocks, one of the first things we do is take a section of the fillet and make a classic tartare.  The raw onions and lemon juice combined with the capers and gherkins, providing a pickling medium which quickly “cooks” the outside of [...]

Gigha Halibut in a Lemon, Lime and Chive Butter

The community-owned Gigha Hotel has a great working relationship with Gigha Halibut and provide locals and visitors alike with delicious, fresh halibut all the year round.  Libby Donaldson, Head Chef, has given us this recipe for her favourite way of serving the local halibut. Gigha Halibut in a Lemon, Lime and Chive Butter Melt around 2oz of butter in a frying pan. [...]

Corncrakes on Gigha

Now as we all know, Gigha Halibut is a keen supporter of the Gigha Golf Course.  The golf course combines lovely views across to Kintyre and beyond with challenging par 3′s and 4′s – but enough of the plugging for one of Argyll’s best kept golfing secrets.  What a joy to be on the course [...]

ROAST Gigha Halibut with Capers, Lemon and Garlic

As served at the Big House by Viv Oliver, Tighnavinish, Gigha Serves 4 12oz cherry tomatoes Grated zest and juice of one large lemon 4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained 4 tablespoons olive oil 4 halibut fillets (7oz each) Sea salt and freshly milled black pepper Preheat the oven [...]

Big Keith Digs Deep to Secure Leek Title

The inaugural Gigha Leek Union of Growers (GLUG) show was held in the Gigha Hotel earlier this year and, after a tense and heated judging session a clear winner was chosen.  Keith Helm, a native of Yorkshire and thereby versed in the traditina nd importnace of leek growing to the human copndityion, triumphed over the [...]

Gigha Golf Course launches Mower appeal

Not only does the Isle of Gigha offer a beautiful and unspoilt environment for  Hailbut, but it also possesses one of Argyll’s best kept secrets – the Gigha Golf Course.  This lovely 9 hole course offers stunning views up the West Loch and across to Kintyre and some challenging par 3′s and 4′s Unfortunately times are hard and equipment [...]

Happy Halibut in the Daily Express

The word is spreading – Gigha Halibut have a detailed feature in the Daily Express Money supplement – read here

Gigha Halibut features in new Waitrose store

As Waitrose plans to expand its Scotish presence, the opening of a new build 25,000 square feet store in Newton Mearns represents a major step forward.  And with this expansion, the range of Scottish produce on offer is also increasing. Mark Price, managing director, said: “Waitrose Newton Mearns represents our first new build store in [...]

Fish2fork – Sustainability at its best

“Gigha halibut commends the work of Charles Clover and Waitrose in keeping sustainability to the fore . Fish2fork seeks to use consumer power to alter  restaurants purchasing habits  by rating them according to the sustainability of their menus. Gigha halibut features on Andrew Fairlies at Gleneagles as well as Sankeys and Inver Cottage all, in [...]