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Keep Scotland the Brand @keepscotlandbrand.eurosky.social · 12/03/2026

Why the stramash about animals on #banknotes? Scotland's money has a braw blend of craiturs on ane side, a notable Scottish men and women on the other. We celebrate wir beautiful natural world, and the sky hasna fallen on wir heids #keepScotlandTheBrand www.timorousbeasties.com/story/illust...

A collective of design agencies from Scotland’s creative industries scene has played a central role in the Royal Bank of Scotland’s pioneering “The People’s Money” bank notes, with the first in the ‘Fabric of Nature’ series being the £5 note released in 2016 and culminating with the £20 note in 2020. Design consultancy Nile, O Street, Stuco Design and Timorous Beasties are the main agencies to have supported the creative design process for Royal Bank of Scotland, while almost 30 different designers have been involved to date. Timorous Beasties were tasked with illustrating elements of the Scottish natural world; Otters, mackerel, red squirrels and, of course, midgies.

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Keep Scotland the Brand @keepscotlandbrand.eurosky.social · 14/10/2025

Chocolate with a conscience for a delicious guilt-free treat The #ChocolateTree is beautifully presented, has ethics and transparency at its heart, and clearly displays the provenance from #BeanToBar Grown in Guatamala #LakeLachua Made in Scotland #EastLinton #KnoweFarm #keepScotlandtheBrand

A bar of chocolate with moulded parrots in flight giving texture to the glistening milk chocolate

The back of a bar of chocolate with the organic credentials, tasting notes, provenance from Guatemala and Scotland clearly marked.

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Keep Scotland the Brand @keepscotlandbrand.eurosky.social · 16/07/2025

Received this photo today from someone in an Oslo library. Tartans, especially in textiles, are intricate manifestations of Scotland’s heritage, style, and identity. Where is it going in our future? Where is the protection (other than Harris Tweed) for our iconic #Tartan #keepScotlandtheBrand

A photo of a book about Tartans, edited by Blair Urquhart, on a metal bookshelf.

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Keep Scotland the Brand @keepscotlandbrand.eurosky.social · 22/06/2025

Spotted in a Malaysian supermarket, Scottish #FoodAndDrink stands proudly on the shelves. Clear place of origin labels and branding means better sales and customer loyalty. Scotland's name for quality is recognised and valued around the world. It pays to #keepScotlandtheBrand

Taylor's Scottish crisps on a shop shelf

Mrs Bridges Scottish Jam on a shop shelf

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Keep Scotland the Brand @keepscotlandbrand.eurosky.social · 28/05/2025

Happy to see clearer provenance in #Lidl #Forfar It's not about flags on food; most nations don't do that. Nor did we, until the 'Great British' campaign displays of quasi-bunting. It would be good to know where in Scotland this came from #FarmToFork Clear provenance is key #keepScotlandtheBrand

Scottish Romaine lettuce on a supermarket shelf, clearly labelled as being from Scotland. There also is a Saltire on the packaging.

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Keep Scotland the Brand @keepscotlandbrand.eurosky.social · 31/12/2024

Happy #Hogmanay! A gey guid new year tae ane an aa. Lang may yer lum reek, and, as much as is possible, #SupportLocalScotland #keepScotlandtheBrand

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Keep Scotland the Brand @keepscotlandbrand.eurosky.social · 24/12/2024

Whether you are celebrating old or new Christmas, Fae Drummore tae Uyeasound, We send you the very best #keepScotlandtheBrand good wishes this Yuletide.

A Christmas tree shape created out of creels lit with blue and green lights in Ullapool. Original image taken by photographer Steven Gourlay.

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Keep Scotland the Brand @keepscotlandbrand.eurosky.social · 30/11/2024

Seeing as it's #StAndrewsDay, it seems like a good day to channel our inner rebellious Scot. We love the new banner we have left on our mothballed profile on Twitter/X. It is a shame to have to leave, but Bluesky is the more ethical place to #keepScotlandtheBrand

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Keep Scotland the Brand @keepscotlandbrand.eurosky.social · 07/05/2024

This is a pretty shocking example of poor 'place of origin' food labelling. A display with the Saltire should contain Scottish carrots #MorrisonsSupermarket. Clear labels are key to giving shoppers choices #SupportScottishFarming #keepScotlandtheBrand

English and Spanish carrots in a supermarket display which is festooned with The Saltire.

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Keep Scotland the Brand @keepscotlandbrand.eurosky.social · 07/05/2024

This is a pretty shocking example of poor 'place of origin' food labelling. A display with the Saltire should contain Scottish carrots @Morrisons. Clear labels are key to giving shoppers choices #SupportScottishFarming #keepScotlandtheBrand

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Keep Scotland the Brand @keepscotlandbrand.eurosky.social · 31/12/2023

The #keepScotlandtheBrand campaign calls for clear provenance so customers can #SupportLocalScotland Supermarkets, shops, respond to public pressure. Write freepost to customer service asking them to do more to #keepScotlandtheBrand Buy local #FoodandDrink when you can.

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Keep Scotland the Brand @keepscotlandbrand.eurosky.social · 31/12/2023

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Keep Scotland the Brand @keepscotlandbrand.eurosky.social · 29/12/2023

A genuine treat as 2023 comes to a close: a trip to the very accessible Arbikie Distillery for a wee dram of their limited edition rum cask Rye Scotch Whisky Light, a delicate peaty start, a burst of apricot, ending on a caramel note Lovely staff too.

A dram of rye whisky overlooking Lunan Bay

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Keep Scotland the Brand @keepscotlandbrand.eurosky.social · 29/12/2023

A genuine treat as 2023 comes to a close: a trip to the very accessible @Arbikie #Distillery for a wee dram of their limited edition rum cask #Rye #ScotchWhisky Light, a delicate peaty start, a burst of apricot, ending on a caramel note Lovely staff too. Bravo @iainastirling

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Keep Scotland the Brand @keepscotlandbrand.eurosky.social · 15/12/2023

Across Scotland, wee shops offer a crucial service with a cheery smile and a bit of local news thrown in. The Westmuir Shoppie sell these eggs from happy hens on a farm 6 miles away. The clear labels make it easy to #SupportLocalScotland #TomsEggs #MillOfInverarityFarmShop #keepScotlandtheBrand

Boxes of Tom's eggs from Mill of Inverarity farm shop

The Westmuir Shoppie with a cheery inflatable reindeer outside

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Keep Scotland the Brand @keepscotlandbrand.eurosky.social · 15/12/2023

Across Scotland, wee shops offer a crucial service with a cheery smile and a bit of local news thrown in. These eggs come from happy hens a farm 6 miles away. The clear labels make it easy to #SupportLocalScotland #TomsEggs #MillOfInverarityFarmShop #keepScotlandtheBrand

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Keep Scotland the Brand @keepscotlandbrand.eurosky.social · 09/11/2023

Emma Harper, MSP, shares my fascination in Scotland's burgeoning #SeaSalt sector, so it was a pleasure to meet Dr Dzeti Zait from Peacock Salt, in Ayr, and hear about the work they're doing to #keepScotlandtheBrand while providing Scotland's #FoodandDrink industry with local salt.

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Keep Scotland the Brand @keepscotlandbrand.eurosky.social · 09/11/2023

Got some light reading for the train home tomorrow after the fascinating #OurFood presentation by Heather Kelman of Food Standards Scotland; Minister for Public Health and Women's Health, Jenni Minto, MSP, and Emma Harper, MSP, who is passionate about #Farming, #FoodandDrink, Emma HarperMSP.

A publication called Our Food 2022 by Food Standards Scotland

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Keep Scotland the Brand @keepscotlandbrand.eurosky.social · 09/11/2023

"Do you accept that your commitment to Scottish produce also means a commitment to the Scottish people to ensure a resilient food industry in Scotland?" Jim Fairlie, MSP, asks Sophie Throup, of Morrisons supermarket chain. There are many reasons why it is crucial we #keepScotlandtheBrand

A screenshot of a tweet about Scottish food and drink

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Keep Scotland the Brand @keepscotlandbrand.eurosky.social · 04/10/2023

Scotland's international reputation is hard won and well-earned. It pays to #keepScotlandtheBrand

A tweet from Scottish Development International @ scot dev Int saying Scotland tops UK manufacturing productivity 🤩

Research by @PwC shows Scotland's output per hour was 19% higher than the UK average, the success of which is attributed to the food and drink, pharmaceuticals and chemicals sectors 👏

#ScotlandIsNow #NMD23

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Keep Scotland the Brand @keepscotlandbrand.eurosky.social · 29/08/2023

Do you have knowledge of, or an interest in, Scotland's #Farming, #FoodandDrink sectors? You can submit evidence to Food Standards Scotland about the CPTPP Brexit trade until...

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Keep Scotland the Brand @keepscotlandbrand.eurosky.social · 29/08/2023

People, especially those with knowledge of the farming, food and drink sectors, are invited to submit evidence about the CPTPP Brexit trade deal via this link:...

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Keep Scotland the Brand @keepscotlandbrand.eurosky.social · 19/07/2023

Another Brexit blow for Scotland's egg producers with lower quality egg imports as outlined in this letter to @thecourieruk on 17.07.23. We need to keep the high animal welfare, environmental protections, and food quality we enjoyed as standard in the EU #keepScotlandtheBrand

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Keep Scotland the Brand @keepscotlandbrand.eurosky.social · 05/06/2023

Campaign founder, Ruth Watson, is overseas for a wee while, with intermittent internet access. While in Singapore, she noticed in this advert across the front of a high-end store. Scotland's reputation, our name, is worth £££billions to our economy #keepScotlandtheBrand

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Keep Scotland the Brand @keepscotlandbrand.eurosky.social · 20/04/2023

We need to embed sustainable #FoodandDrink into our culture, with short supply chains which connect communities to local farmers, smallholders, and crofters. We need healthy soil, biodiversity, and local produce which feeds us well. #SupportScottishFarming #keepScotlandtheBrand

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Keep Scotland the Brand @keepscotlandbrand.eurosky.social · 30/03/2023

Dundee's name for fantastic #FoodandDrink using the finest ingredients from Angus, Fife, Perthshire, and beyond is well-known locally. A strong name for quality locals enjoy daily, visitors get when they #DiscoverDundee It pays to...

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Keep Scotland the Brand @keepscotlandbrand.eurosky.social · 25/03/2023

I jist bought this from Wendy Barrie @wendygoodfood. A stunning book about #FoodandDrink, where it comes from, and how to cook it. Imagine if Mrs Beeton was a regenerative farmer with a camera and an eloquent...

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Keep Scotland the Brand @keepscotlandbrand.eurosky.social · 24/03/2023

The end of a day of powerful conversations, identifying the issues and considering how we can kick down barriers to getting high quality #FoodandDrink from local farmers and producers onto local plates @BioregionTay #ClimateTayside23 #SupportLocalScotland #keepScotlandtheBrand

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Keep Scotland the Brand @keepscotlandbrand.eurosky.social · 24/03/2023

Excellent presentation from farmer Alex Brewster of Rotmell Farm @PoweredPasture about the crucial science behind soil microbiomes. Good health begins with healthy soil. Small changes make huge differences #Nutrition #RegenerativeFarming #ClimateTayside23 #keepScotlandtheBrand

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Keep Scotland the Brand @keepscotlandbrand.eurosky.social · 08/03/2023

Before the swede was developed in the 1700s, food for livestock was so limited winter-weakened cattle had to be carried from their byres to spring pastures. The frost-hardy swede – packed full of vitamins - still provides important winter fodder #Neeps #keepScotlandtheBrand

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Keep Scotland the Brand @keepscotlandbrand.eurosky.social · 06/01/2023

A new law going through Westminster has the power to change the standards that ensure the #FoodandDrink we import is safe, protects #AnimalWelfare, keeps Scotland’s global reputation for quality produce #keepScotlandtheBrand *This article is 'Farming Scotland Magazine', Feb 2023

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Keep Scotland the Brand @keepscotlandbrand.eurosky.social · 21/12/2022

'Scotland’s farmers need customer loyalty like never before. We are losing farms at an alarming rate.' #ScottishDairy #FoodandDrink #SupportScottishFarming #SupportLocalScotland #keepScotlandtheBrand

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Keep Scotland the Brand @keepscotlandbrand.eurosky.social · 21/12/2022

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Keep Scotland the Brand @keepscotlandbrand.eurosky.social · 08/11/2022

A NEW law going through Westminster has the power to change the standards that ensure the food and drink we import is safe, protects animal welfare, keeps Scotland’s hard-earned global reputation as a trusted quality producer We must #keepScotlandtheBrand

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Keep Scotland the Brand @keepscotlandbrand.eurosky.social · 18/10/2022

“I think a lot of people support Scottish agriculture, but when produce from elsewhere is on sale at much cheaper prices, what can you do if you are struggling to feed yourself in this economic...

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Keep Scotland the Brand @keepscotlandbrand.eurosky.social · 02/08/2022

'If we want to make sure we have the security which comes from local food and drink production, if we want to have high animal welfare and good food as standard, we have to demand it. We have to buy it.' #SupportScottishFarming #keepScotlandTheBrand @NFUSTweets @qmscotland

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Keep Scotland the Brand @keepscotlandbrand.eurosky.social · 13/07/2022

With over 80 careers and opportunities for school-leavers and those seeking new direction later in life, it is vital we strengthen land-based learning in schools, colleges, and apprenticeship schemes #Farming #Agriculture #Foodand #FarmingScotlandMagazine #keepScotlandtheBrand

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Keep Scotland the Brand @keepscotlandbrand.eurosky.social · 02/07/2022

Farming with nature in mind: Scotland's organic farmers are working to bring organic #FoodandDrink into the mainstream. #keepScotlandtheBrand

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Keep Scotland the Brand @keepscotlandbrand.eurosky.social · 22/06/2022

Careers in agriculture are skilled, varied, crucial for our nation's #FoodSecurity Farmers can't get skilled workers following #Brexit Scotland's #RuralSkills #LandbasedLearning connects kids with the soil #FoodandDrink #FarmToFork #keepScotlandtheBrand

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Keep Scotland the Brand @keepscotlandbrand.eurosky.social · 08/06/2022

Distinctly Scottish strawberries from the heart of Angus. Delicious, fresh, and local #Ballinshoe #Benshie #SupportScottishFarming #keepScotlandtheBrand

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Keep Scotland the Brand @keepscotlandbrand.eurosky.social · 08/06/2022

Vegetable oil is in over 50% of the #FoodandDrink on our supermarket shelves Global shortages as a result of Russia's war in Ukraine make Scottish cold-pressed rapeseed oil more important than ever Food security is national security #SupportScottishFarming #keepScotlandtheBrand

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Keep Scotland the Brand @keepscotlandbrand.eurosky.social · 10/05/2022

Scotland's farmers fought hard to make sure Scottish eggs are clearly identified with 'SCO' stamped on the shell. If we can see it on the label, we can put it on the table #NothingBeatsAnEgg #SupportLocalScotland #keepScotlandtheBrand #FarmingScotlandMagazine

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Keep Scotland the Brand @keepscotlandbrand.eurosky.social · 10/05/2022

From Shetland to the south-west of Scotland, local #dairies and #cheesemakers are an essential part of our country's resilience framework. If we can see it on the label, we can put it on the...

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Keep Scotland the Brand @keepscotlandbrand.eurosky.social · 07/05/2022

Midgie season is hovering on the horizon so this small batch insect repellent with no nasties looks enticing! Moisturisers, lip balms, deodorants, and more, made with love in Glasgow #CubbysKitchen #keepGlasgowTheBrand #keepScotlandtheBrand More here: cubbyssalve.co.uk

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Keep Scotland the Brand @keepscotlandbrand.eurosky.social · 28/04/2022

There are difficult and devastating times ahead for millions around the world. #Brexit has come at the worst of times, adding significantly to pressures, prices, and availability. Food security is national security #Farmers #FoodandDrink #GoodFoodNation #keepScotlandtheBrand

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Keep Scotland the Brand @keepscotlandbrand.eurosky.social · 27/04/2022

The #ScottishFoodCoalition @GFNCampaign outside Holyrood highlighting the importance of the #GoodFoodNationBill The bill gets its second reading on the 11th May. Please contact your MSPs, ask them to strengthen and support this legislation #GoodFoodForAll #keepScotlandtheBrand

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Keep Scotland the Brand @keepscotlandbrand.eurosky.social · 26/04/2022

Activists will gather outside Holyrood today to lobby MSPs about the legislation they will be discussing inside Parliament: The Good Food Nation Bill. @nourishscotland @Common_Weal @GFNCampaign @scotfooddrink @NFUStweets @qmscotland @ArgyllButeFood @scottishfarmer

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