Scottish Buffalo Mozzarella

The Journey of Scottish Buffalo Mozzarella

It’s fair to say that when Steve first ventured into buffalo farming, he knew very little about dairy farming—let alone mozzarella. However, customer demand quickly sparked his curiosity.

A visit from Gordon Ramsay while filming The F Word (insert link) proved to be a game-changer. Gordons genuine enthusiasm for the rich flavour of our grass-fed buffalo, combined with the ethical and welfare advantages of producing a Scottish alternative to imported Italian mozzarella, cemented the idea.

It felt like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity—one that Steve simply couldn’t ignore. He saw the potential to scale production and realised this could be the key to fulfilling his dream: owning a farm and creating a wonderful environment to raise a family.

But turning that dream into reality wasn’t easy. The journey was filled with highs and lows—promising investors came and went, new buffalo were acquired, and then, just as momentum built, plans unravelled. The entire experience was captured in This Farming Life on BBC Two, showing the emotional rollercoaster behind the scenes.

Thankfully, it wasn’t the end of the road. Thanks to incredible support from customers and fans of This Farming Life, we launched a Founders Club campaign. The response was overwhelming—our supporters helped raise crucial funds which, alongside grant funding and additional investment, allowed us to make the dream a reality.

However, challenges persisted, and in March 2024, the company was forced into administration after overextending itself financially. With no external buyers coming forward, it seemed like the end. But Steve secured a loan that provided a lifeline—saving the herd and preserving many jobs. By purchasing the unsecured assets from the administrators and negotiating terms on the secured assets with willing creditors, we were able to continue trading.

While it was devastating for our Founders Club supporters who lost out, we remain committed to honouring their faith in us. For now, our focus is on firmly establishing our mozzarella in the market and growing sales to a sustainable level.

Our factory has the capacity to produce between 5 and 10 tonnes of mozzarella per week, yet we are currently producing less than 1 tonne. The road ahead is challenging, but with a dedicated team and a positive mindset, we believe anything is possible.

Our Products

Our Scottish Buffalo Mozzarella range includes:

125g Balls

Mini Pearls

Stracciatella of Burrata

Looking ahead, we are excited to launch Greek-style Buffalumi in 2025. Inspired by traditional Greek halloumi, it will be made using a blend of local cow’s milk and our buffalo milk—just as Greek halloumi combines sheep and cow’s milk.

Additionally, we proudly produce a range of delicious Buffalo Gelato for our local customers, showcasing the exceptional quality of our milk in a whole new way.

Our journey has been anything but straightforward, but we remain determined. With your support, we can build something truly special—Scotland’s first and finest Buffalo Mozzarella, made to be enjoyed across the UK and beyond.