A Kilwinning baker has scored a silver double at the World Championship Scotch Pie Awards.
Beth Brownings Bakery picked up silver gongs for its apple pie and its Cajun macaroni pie in the vegetarian savoury category.
Beth MacSween from Beth Brownings, said: “We are delighted with our win and can go away with our heads held very high indeed. To have been judged as one of the best against so many of our peers is a huge achievement.”
Beth was presented with her awards by TV personality and entrepreneur, Carol Smillie.
TV presenter and entrepreneur Carol Smillie, who presented the awards said: “The World Championship Scotch Pie Awards really is one of the highlights of my year. I have been hosting since 2016 and I have seen many well deserved winners in all the categories take to the stage that I know what it means to win.
“Every winner here today should be proud of their success and I hope they all see their businesses grow and prosper in the year to come.”
Over 75 professional pie makers entered around 460 of their best products into 11 categories.
“For 21 years now professional pie makers throughout Scotland, and from even further afield, have been so proud of their produce that they have taken the time and trouble to enter The World Championship Scotch Pie Awards,” said head judge, Ian Nelson, who oversaw the judging process to ensure the best pies were recognised.
“And I must say that the standard keeps getting better each year. All of our winners deserve the accolades they have taken home.”
Alasdair Smith, chief executive of Scottish Bakers said: “At Scottish Bakers, our core purpose is to promote and protect the interests of the trade and this competition makes our task simple. I am incredibly proud to be a part of this competition recognising excellence and celebrating success. Everyone here today is a winner.”
There was also success for another local bakers at the championships.
The Kandy Bar of Saltcoats, which has a shop in Kilwinning, won a gold award for its apple pie.
