Motion text
That this House congratulates Gregorie and Whirly Marshall and their small team at Blackthorn Salt in Ayr on receiving numerous awards for their environmentally friendly and sustainable method of producing artisan salt crystals by the process of using water from the sea nearby, allowing the water to be evaporated naturally using only the wind and sun as it slowly filtered through a tall wooden graduation tower, comprising mainly of blackthorn twigs, imbuing the salt crystals produced with a unique flavour, taste and shape; notes the recognition received of their success and some of the prestigious awards achieved including two stars at the Great Taste Awards 2021, Scotland’ Best Small Producer (ambient) at the Scottish Retail Awards 2022, Platinum Award at Scottish Retail Awards 2022, Sustainability Pioneer of the Year at Speciality and Fine Food Awards 2022, Primary Producer at Scotland Food and Drink Excellence Awards 2022; further notes the commendations and recommendations from local, national stockists and a number of top UK chefs; and congratulates them on securing a significant contract to work in partnership with a national supermarket to use the salt crystals as a component and flavouring in a unique Scottish salmon product.
Signatures (9)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
20 December 2022
Whitford, Dr Philippa
Scottish National Party
Signed on
9 January 2023
Gibson, Patricia
Scottish National Party
Signed on
9 January 2023
Ferrier, Margaret
Independent
Signed on
9 January 2023
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
9 January 2023
Oswald, Kirsten
Scottish National Party
Signed on
9 January 2023
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.