About us
Who are Scottish Craft Butchers?
"Scottish Craft Butchers" is the company name both recognised by both members and by consumers.
Read moreWho are we?
The Scottish Federation offers a range of services specifically to support craft butchers.
Read moreFOUNDING OF THE FEDERATION
By Honorary President Ernest J Black
Read more2018 President`s Address
Scott Jarron`s speech to the 100th Annual General Meeting -
"Every membership paid helps the Federation to provide the services we sometimes take for granted and these are the services that help make us what we are."
Scottish Federation Presidents
Current President is George Jarron from Scott Brothers in Dundee
Read more2017 President`s Address
The Federation`s 99th Annual General Meeting was held at Forth Valley College, Stirling on Wednesday 22nd November 2017
Read more2016 Federation has a new President
Bathgate Butcher, Paul Boyle has been elected President of the Scottish Federation of Meat Traders.
Read more2016 Presidents Address
Paul Boyle`s speech to the 98th SFMTA AGM held on Sunday 20th November.
Read moreCraft Skills Scotland (Previously known as Scottish Meat Training)
For the past thirty years, we have successfully delivered training to the retail and wholesale meat industry.
Read more2014 FEDERATION HAS A NEW PRESIDENT
The installation of Perth butcher Beaton Lindsay as President of the Scottish Federation of Meat Traders is the third generation of his family to have worn the chain.
2013 Presidents Address
Link to audio of President Ian Faulds mid term speech
Read more2012 IAN FAULDS ELECTED SFMTA PRESIDENT
Kilmarnock butcher Ian Faulds was elected President of the Scottish Federation of Meat Traders at the Annual General Meeting held at the town’s Park Hotel on Sunday 25th November. Ian takes over as the leader of Scotland's Craft Butchers from Bowmore butcher Billy McFarlane.
Read morePRESIDENT'S ADDRESS - AGM 2010
SFMTA President Billy McFarlane's first words:-"I am very pleased to be elected President of this Federation. It is an honour for me, my wife and family, and my business.
Read more2010 BILLY McFARLANE ELECTED SFMTA PRESIDENT
Bowmore butcher, Billy McFarlane was elected President of the Scottish Federation of Meat Traders at their Annual General Meeting held in Perth on Tuesday 23rd November 2010.
Read more2008 STUART CHRISTIE ELECTED SFMTA PRESIDENT
Stuart Christie of Christie Meats in Hardgate, West Dunbartonshire was elected President of SFMTA on 30th November 2008
Read more2006 JAMIE CHAPMAN ELECTED SFMTA PRESIDENT'
The 2006 Annual General Meeting was held at the Best Western Popinjay Hotel, Rosebank in the Clyde Valley. Jamie Chapman of Chapman Butchers in Wishaw was elected President.
Read more2004 RETIRAL OF TRAINING MANAGER
Training and Development Manager Moira Brady retired at the end of June after 24 years service with the Federation. President Mark Barnett made this tribute at the June Executive Meeting:
Read more2003 PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
President Mark Barnett re-elected to serve for one further year at the AGM in Pitlochry on Sunday 16th November.
Read more2002 PRESIDENT MARK BARNETT
Leven Butcher Mark Barnett has been elected the President of the Scottish Federation of Meat Traders. Butchers from all over Scotland gathered in Lundin Links this week for their Annual General Meeting and to install their youngest President since 1973.
Read more2002 PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
Mark Barnett's address to AGM Sunday 17th November 2002
Read moreContact Us
8-10 Needless Road,
Perth, PH2 0JW,
Scotland.
Tel: +44 (0)1738 637472
Fax: +44 (0)1738 441059
Email: craftbutchers@craftbutchers.co.uk
2001 DUNCAN McKENZIE ELECTED SFMTA PRESIDENT
Greenock Butcher takes the chain
Read more2001 PRESIDENT DUNCAN MACKENZIE- INAUGURAL SPEECH
SFMTA AGM - Greenock,
Sunday 18th November 2001
2001 DOUGLAS SCOTT IS NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Federation member of 30 years is installed as Alan Stevenson's successor
Read moreHon Sec Ernie Black 1977-1983
Retired Dundee Master Butcher Ernest J Black was well known throughout Scotland for his role as Secretary of the Scottish Federation of Meat Traders from 1977 to 1983.
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