John Gilmour Butchers is a third-generation family run company based in East Lothian, Scotland. We specialise in dry aged beef and lamb from the best farms in Scotland, using the finest produce and quality control methods that simply cannot be beaten. Our aim is to supply the highest quality Scottish produce to hotels and restaurants across the UK.

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