Glasgow local girl awarded £150 by Loch Fyne Oysters

Glasgow based Kelvindale Primary School has been selected as one of three winners of it’s “Finn the Loch Fyne Fish” competition. Emma Carragher (aged 8) from Kelvindale Primary School was selected for her design, which will now feature as a restaurant placemat exclusively for the world-renowned Oyster Bar in Cairndow. Emma said “I hope it brightens up everybody’s day when they are eating their dinner and looking at my sparkly place mat.” She also won a hamper of goodies to enjoy and £150 for her school. 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 Emma’s Finn the Fish placemat. Head Teacher at Kelvindale Primary School, Caroline Darroch said “Everyone at Kelvindale Primary School is proud of Emma’s achievement in winning this competition. We all think her placemat is wonderful.” Emma Carragher and two other winners Scott Parker and Suzanne Gillies, placemats are available now for all children visiting Loch Fyne Oyster Bar in Cairndow. 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 For more info contact Mia O’Neill T: 01786 435 182 E: mia@denvirmarketing.com