Ayrshire's location provides the most ideal growing conditions and they are the first and finest new potatoes grown in Scotland.
Ayrshires are regarded as among the best in the world and are only available from early June until early September.
Ayrshire early potatoes were granted PGI* status in July 2019.
Ayrshires taste great simply boiled and served with butter and mint and they can also be used in most potato dishes.
* Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) is a status awarded by the European Commission that protects and promotes named regional food products that have a reputation or noted characteristics specific to that area.
