That the Parliament congratulates the winners and finalists in all 15 categories at the Highland and Islands Food and Drink Awards 2023, which were announced at a ceremony at Kingsmills Hotel in Inverness; notes that this includes the North Uist Distillery, for winning the Best Drink Award for their Downpour Scottish Dry Gin, Island Bakery, for winning the Best Food Award for their Isle of Mull Cheese Biscuits Range and The Islay Spirits Company, for winning the Best Start Up Award, and believes that the awards showcase the range and quality of food across the Highlands and Islands region.
Supported by:
Karen Adam, Clare Adamson, Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Sharon Dowey, Annabelle Ewing, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Maurice Golden, Dr Pam Gosal MBE, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Bill Kidd, Douglas Lumsden, Roz McCall, Stuart McMillan, Edward Mountain, Audrey Nicoll, Douglas Ross, Alexander Stewart, Kevin Stewart, Paul Sweeney, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle