Ayrshire’s five-star Trump Turnberry Resort has officially joined the Scotch Beef Club — a move that commits the hotel to serving its guests with the ‘quality, traceability, and sustainability’ of Scottish-produced red meat.
Organised by levy-funded industry body Quality Meat Scotland, The Scotch Beef Club is a network of restaurants, hotels, and retailers dedicated to serving Scotch Beef and Scotch Lamb sourced from farmers who are members of QMS-administered quality assurance schemes.
By joining the Club, Trump Turnberry Resort is publicly pledging to ‘support Scotland’s agricultural heritage, reduce food miles, and provide guests with the finest Scotch Beef and Scotch Lamb available’.
Turnberry’s Scotch Beef is supplied by local farmer Andrew Young from Girvan Mains, via Campbells Prime Meats. At the hotel, in-house butcher Steven Kennedy prepares the beef into high-quality cuts.
Additionally, John Gilmour from Humeston Byre supplies whole Scotch Lamb carcasses to the resort, which are also butchered on-site.
QMS chief executive, Sarah Millar, said: “Scotch Beef and Scotch Lamb are among Scotland’s finest products, renowned for their superior taste, texture, and sustainability.
“It is great that such an iconic landmark in Scotland has committed to serving our world-class protein, produced and processed to the highest standards here in Scotland.
“The Scotch Beef Club ensures that every member restaurant upholds these high standards, with regular visits to make sure they validate that the beef they purchase is Scotch and that Scotch Beef is identified on their menus.”
Ryan Murphy, executive chef at Trump Turnberry Resort, said: “Being part of the Scotch Beef Club means we can continue our commitment to delivering the highest quality local ingredients to our guests.
“We’re incredibly proud to serve premium Scotch Beef and Scotch Lamb, knowing that they are sourced sustainably and support the local farming community.”
Farmer Andrew Young said: “The land we farm here in Girvan is some of the most beautiful in Scotland, and it’s a privilege to raise our cattle on such fertile, natural ground.
“The quality of the beef is directly tied to this environment. Being part of the Scotch Beef Club allows us to share this exceptional local produce with the world, supporting not only our farm but the broader Scottish farming community.”
Sales Director at Campbells Prime Meat Iain Brown commented: “Campbells Prime Meat have been suppliers to Trump Turnberry Resort for many years, working closely with Chef Ryan Murphy and his team to provide the best beef that Scotland has to offer.
“We are proud to work with local farmers like Andrew B Young to see our Scotch Beef served at Trump Turnberry Resort. Their commitment to quality and sustainability aligns perfectly with our own values, and we look forward to continuing our partnership.”
Mr Gilmour of Humeston Byre added: “We’re passionate about producing Scotch Lamb of the highest standard, and it’s fantastic to see our whole carcasses being used so skilfully at Turnberry.
“Their team truly understands the value of the whole animal and showcases the full potential of Scotch Lamb. It’s a great example of how local supply chains can deliver exceptional quality and flavour while supporting Scottish farmers.”
