Sustainable Christmas Gift

Sustainable Christmas gift

Having a sustainable Christmas on a budget is increasingly important to us all. Not just the environmental conscious and health conscious. Here at Millbank Venison we have lots to choose from : The Foodie Gift A gift box of  Scottish venison is the ideal ethical gift of delicious meat. Suitable for anyone with a taste […]

Seasonal Meat

seasonal meat

Seasonal Meat 1. What are the deer seasons? Did you know in Scotland venison is actually available all year round? Providing you are not fussy about the species or gender of venison either roe buck or roe doe venison is available all year. Millbank Parkland Fallow venison is available from 1st August until 30th April […]

Why Venison?- 10 reasons!

venison Stir Fry

Why Venison? 1. It’s leaner than farmed meats Venison has a far lower fat content than traditional farmed meats. Deer meat has not undergone selective breeding to increase fat content, which domestic animals have. Deer are more active and eat a natural diet as opposed to grain or corn, which is often fed to domesticated […]

Things to do in D&G

things to do in D&G

https://youtu.be/_1BpUIqt2nI Things to do in D&G while staying at Curlew Cottage Things to do in D&G is no problem while staying at Curlew Cottage. Since it is surrounded by the Moffat hills, Dumfriesshire countryside with good transport routes across and out of the region.  The best way to spend a family day on holiday Our […]

Wood Fuel Hot Tub

wood fuel hot tub

Wood Fuel Hot Tub Instructions Sufficient logs will be left by the tub for you to get the tub up to temperature. Lighting the tub is easy once you have looked over the Wood Fuel Hot Tub instructions. Tubs typically take 6-8hrs to heat depending on climatic conditions. It is your pleasurable responsibility to read […]

Friday Night Treat Night Take-Away

Venison sausage in red wine

Friday Night Treat Night from  The ‘fechan Dinner, Ecclefechan. Friday Night Treat Night Take- Away is an inspirational idea from a local Truckstop,  The’fechan Dinner based 300m from J19 of the M74 at Ecclecfechan. So. Introducing. Drum roll…. Friday Treat Night Takeaway The first one will be Friday 22nd January: A Taste of Scotland £15 […]

Local Producers Working Together

local producers working together

Local producers working together in towns and villages across Dumfries & Galloway have helped people to connect with quality local food and drink and crafts – particularly through Farmers’ Markets.   Dumfries & Galloway has an abundance of fantastic artisan food producers and craft makers, creating quality products that are bursting with passion and flavour. Why […]