STORY: James Pirie & Son is two-time World Champion at Scotch Pie Awards 2020

James Pirie & Son has been named World Scotch Pie Champion for a second time. He is only the third pie maker in the history of the competition to have ‘done the double’.

The World Championship Scotch Pie Awards 2020 took place at a glittering awards ceremony in Cumbernauld, hosted by Carol Smillie, but it was back in November that 75 professional pie makers lined up to deliver their wares into the hands of the judges.

Entries were judged in 11 categories, with top prizes on offer for the best in category with offerings from Football Pies & Savouries, Macaroni Pies, Steak Pies, Sausage Rolls, Cold Savouries, Hot Savouries, Vegetarian Savouries, Haggis Savouries, Bridies and Apple Pies.

Alan Pirie, of butcher James Pirie & Son said, “Well, I was not expecting that! We won, again! I am speechless. To have once again been given the ultimate accolade in our profession is just excellent. I am so proud of what we make from scratch every day and it so often goes without recognition.  Today is proof that all our hard work is worth it. I am really looking forward to the year ahead and to selling more of our champion pies than ever.”

To come out on top once again, only two years after first taking the prize, James Pirie & Son can truly be proud to have produced the Champion Scotch Pie.