Frequently Asked Questions

Here’s everything you need to know

  • Hebridean hogget refers to lamb meat that comes from Hebridean sheep, a traditional Scottish breed known for its hardiness and rich flavour.

    Unlike regular lamb, which is typically harvested in less than one year, Hebridean meat takes longer to mature. Our hogget is between 18 months to 2 years old and this extra time grazing on the natural pastures of Earnieside gives the meat a deeper, more complex flavour.

  • To enquire about or purchase Hebridean hogget meat, please fill out the request form on our contact page. To ensure your request reaches us, please select 'Meat' from the query topic dropdown.

    Fresh meat is available approximately 5-6 times throughout the year and our frozen meat is available year round. For our fresh meat last order dates, please see the 'How often is meat available' section of our FAQs page.

  • Our fresh Hebridean hogget is available 5-6 times a year between the months of October and June. All remaining meat after fresh orders have been taken will be frozen which are available to order throughout the year.

    If you would like to order fresh meat, please refer to the final order dates below:


    2024-2025 Fresh meat final order dates:

    • November 2024: Final date for orders TBC

    • January 2025: Final date for orders TBC

    • March 2025: Final date for orders TBC

    • April 2025: Final date for orders TBC

    • May 2025: Final date for orders TBC

    • June 2025: Final date for orders TBC

  • Meat

    Currently, Earnieside fresh meat is available for delivery across mainland UK. We apologise that we currently are unable to provide meat deliveries to the UK channel islands.

    Your order will be couriered across via APC Overnight, packaged in cool boxes to keep the meat fresh upon arrival.

    Orders are collected mid-afternoon from the farm and delivered the following day.