Edible Shores: Discovering Arran’s Winter Wild Foods

Winter along the coast may seem quiet, but there’s still so much to discover. On Sunday we spent time with Zoe’s Wild Food Arran Foraging Club, learning more about the edible plants found along the shoreline, as well as the importance of knowing what to avoid. From peppery sea radish and scurvy grass to the unusual texture of wood ear fungus, it was a real eye-opener.

Our foraging was rewarded with a simple but delicious supper featuring three-cornered leek. We also managed to have a preview of some locally sourced venison from Zoe and her partner’s Wild Isle Venison new venture—when it’s available online, it tends to sell out very quickly!

Even in winter, Arran’s coastline continues nourish both body and mind.