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Cowal Deer
Wild Scottish Venison
from Cowal

NATURALLY WILD.  SUSTAINABLY MANAGED.
PROCESSED LOCALLY IN SANDBANK WITH 
VIRTUALLY NO FOOD MILES

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WILD, NOT FARMED

Every wild animal comes from the hills and Forrests of Cowal where it has lived naturally.
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LOCAL FROM HILL TO PLATE

Harvested locally and processed in our own Sandbank larder before arriving at Croot's Country Store
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SUSTAINABLE FOOD

Wild deer have no need for feed, housing or transport, making venison one of Scotland's most sustainable red meats.
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Meet Joe Croot

Cowal Deer was created by Joe Croot to supply genuinely local wild venison to the community. 

Every deer is processed in our own modern larder with complete traceability from the Scottish hills to your table.


Nothing is imported.

Nothing travels hundreds of miles.

Just local wild venison prepared with care.

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What makes wild venison different?

  • Leaner than beef

  • Naturally high in protein

  • Rich in iron

  • No artificial growth

  • Completely wild diet

  • Exceptional flavour

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Explore Our Venison

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New to Venison?

Don't worry.

Venison is easier to cook than most people think.

Wether you're making burgers, a Sunday roast or a simple pasta dish, we've got recipes for every cut.

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Why Local Matters

Every mile food travels has an environmental cost.
Cowal Deer keeps food miles to an absolute minimum.

Our venison comes from the local landscape, is processed in Sandbank and is sold here at Croot's Country Store.

That's local food in the truest sense.

   VISIT OUR STORE


Croot's Country Store
Holy Loch Marina
Sandbank
PA23 8FE

01369 760284
info@crootscountrystore.com

      OPENING HOURS

Tuesday                9.00am - 5.00pm
Wednesday         9.00am - 5.00pm
Thursday             9.00am - 3.00pm
Friday                    9.00am - 3.00pm
Saturday              9.00am - 3.00pm
Sunday                  Closed
Monday                 Closed

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