Galloway Lodge: Spreading Scotland’s Finest Preserves Since 1971

04/08/25 • 34 min

In this episode, Suzie meets Ruaridh Hesketh of Galloway Lodge. A family enterprise bringing marmalades, chutneys and jams to the people of Scotland since 1971. Or thereabouts! Ruaridh speaks passionately about the company he took over after his father died. Galloway Lodge are fiercely focused on making things from traditional recipes, avoiding many of the preservatives and sweeteners that their rivals require.

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