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Comforting and definitely a crowd pleaser, a chunky burger that you can wrap your hands around is exceedingly satisfying. This recipe uses lebanese 7 spice mix in the burger with Scottish pork. I’ve experimented with many variations of game versus pork ratio and even tried different forms of fat (chicken, cheese, lots of egg, goose fat, etc) and have come to the conclusion that there is a good reason many people use pork at about a 50/50 ratio with game meat. It tastes delicious and therefore makes game burgers delicious.  Serves 4 (Makes approximately 8  burgers)  Ingredients:  The Burger  500g...

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To celebrate the start of the Roe deer buck season in Scotland, J Boult Designs is featuring knowledgeable writer and photographer, Linda Mellor and her thoughts on Roe deer in Scotland.    Photo Copyright Linda Mellor Roe Deer in Scotland by Linda Mellor Perhaps Roe deer are a species of deer most closely associated to children’s fairy tales and the Disney film, Bambi. They certainly were for me. At the age of 4 or 5 my mother took me to the cinema to see Bambi and sealed my lifelong love of deer, in particular, Roe deer. As a photographer they...

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The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust is now stocking J Boult Designs gifts. Overlooking the scenic Sound of Mull in the Scottish Highlands, the J Boult Designs workshop makes a range of different, sustainable and ethically produced gifts. J Boult Designs uses raw materials to create a range of keyrings, cufflinks and a leatherbound hip flask now available on the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust online gift store Co-owner of J Boult Designs, Jamie Boult commented: “We are absolutely delighted to have our handmade products selected by the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust to be stocked on the GWCT online...

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A Gift Guide for Valentine's Day that's unique 💚 This year we’re celebrating love in all forms. Shop independent before Valentine’s Day and get a thoughtful gift for your partner that loves all things unique and handmade.   Antler stud earrings Countryman's Belt   Red deer antler kilt pin   All J Boult Designs products are lovingly handmade in our workshop overlooking the Sound of Mull in the Scottish Highlands.  See more of our sustainable process by browsing our handmade gifts

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We’ve joined forces with the talented folks at Bill Baber to highlight even more businesses who are designing and creating in Scotland, just like us! This is part of our Meet the Maker blog series. This month’s spotlight is on Great Glen Charcuterie, who make ethically sourced venison salami, chorizo, pepperoni, bresaola and more delicious smoked foods. Anja and her family live close to Fort William, in the Scottish Highlands. She chatted with India from J Boult Designs about her inspiration, what running a small business in the Highlands is like and her favourite foods.  How did your business get...

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