Falkirk local boy awarded £150 by Loch Fyne Oysters

Falkirk based Stenhousemuir Primary School has been selected as one of three winners of it’s “Finn the Loch Fyne Fish” competition. Scott Parker (aged 8) from Stenhousemuir Primary School was selected for his design, which will now feature as a restaurant placemat exclusively for the world-renowned Oyster Bar in Cairndow. Scott said “I felt really proud that I’d won and have been asked to think about how the money could be spent. I would like to spend it on something the whole school could benefit from, maybe some fancy animal recycling bins or some playground games. I really enjoyed doing the competition as it tied in really well with everything we’d been learning about seashore animals and marine conservation. I’d like to thank the Loch Fyne Oysters for the great hamper they gave me.” Loch Fyne Oysters “Finn the Fish” competition supports the Scottish Government initiative “Eat more Fish” and now children visiting the Loch Fyne Oyster Bar can see Scott’s Finn the Fish placemat. Mrs Reid, Head Teacher of Stenhousemuir Primary said “I am absolutely delighted at the success of Scott’s creation and how he had managed to raise the profile of the super work the Stenhousemuir pupils are capable of. All the staff can’t wait to head up to the Loch Fyne Oyster Bar and see Scott’s place mat in use and try some of their wonderful fish dishes.” Scott Parker and two other winners Emma Carragher and Suzanne Gillies, placemats are available now for all children visiting Loch Fyne Oyster Bar in Cairndow. For more info contact Mia O’Neill T: 01786 435 182 E: mia@denvirmarketing.com Loch Fyne Oysters Ltd – background Loch Fyne started with one inspirational idea – to grow oysters in the clear, fertile waters of Loch Fyne. It has since developed into a cluster of businesses whose success is built on an honest approach to superb quality food. All Loch Fyne businesses abide by the guiding environmental principles established by founders John Noble and Andy Lane at the outset. The companies work together to ensure that only the very best produce – farmed and fished to the highest quality and environmental standards – reaches the kitchens and plates of their customers. Along with the smokehouse and shellfish farms at the base of Loch Fyne are the Loch Fyne Farm shop and the Oyster Bar, the genesis behind the Loch Fyne Restaurant group, now owned by Greene King with whom Loch Fyne Oysters have both supply and licence agreements in place. Loch Fyne Oysters work closely with the Marine Conservation Society and is one of its Oceans 25 Ambassadors. ENDS