Surprise your taste buds with Mackie's Ice cream and crisps

Mackie’s of Scotland make indulgent treats - which are two of the top three comfort foods - ice cream and potato crisps and are sure to surprise your taste buds during your break to Scotland.

Mackie’s make award-winning ice cream on the family farm in Aberdeenshire. Mackie’s most popular ice cream is their Traditional flavour, which has no added flavouring, not even vanilla, it’s a smooth white ice cream with a natural creamy taste, so spoil the family with this indulgent treat at one of Scotland’s many idyllic cafes and renowned restaurants.

Play a round of golf or pamper yourself at one of Scotland’s top golf and spa resorts such as Mar Hall or Gleneagles before indulging in Mackie’s new “Extra Posh” ice cream. This sumptuous new addition has three classic, super indulgent flavours including exotic Madagascan Vanilla. Look out for all three in striking black tubs with the tiara clad Mackie's Jersey cow!

Mackie’s crisps were crowned Product of the Year 2010 in Scotland’s Food & Drink Awards and they export to several countries including Singapore and USA. The thick cut potato crisps have a unique dry texture and are made with potatoes grown in Scotland. The unique best selling crisp flavour, Haggis & Cracked Black Pepper, are an ideal picnic accompaniment to a walk or cycle along one of Scotland’s Great Trails such as the Three Lochs Way or Ayrshire Coastal Path.

The company have a “design chain” from sky to scoop. Three wind turbines provide

renewable energy to power the business. The 1500 acre farm grows food for 400 cows who produce the fresh milk and cream for the dairy to make ice cream. Mackie’s  cows have a  high tech byre where the cows milk themselves in robots – it is Europe’s largest voluntary access milking centre.

Visit www.mackies.co.uk for more on Mackie’s and to visit the farm on a virtual tour.