About Us

Ballathie Good Food Company is part of Ballathie Estate, a thriving rural business located in the heart of Perthshire in Scotland.

Ballathie Estate extends to 1700 acres consisting of high quality pasture, productive arable land and extensive areas of natural woodland. Established for centuries, the Estate has been in the ownership of the Milligan family since 1998. Located next to the River Tay, Ballathie's scenery and natural environment is breathtaking whatever the season.

Conservation and investment in protecting the landscape for future generations is high on the agenda.

In 2005 Ballathie Estate purchased the well-known Ballathie House Hotel, one of Scotland's most famous country house hotels, recognised for exceptional food quality.

Ballathie Good Food Company was created in 2006. For those looking for the finest quality and freshest ingredients to cook at home, Ballathie Good Food Company supplies the highest quality beef, pork, game and venison. Ballathie Estate has its own herd of pedigree Aberdeen Angus cattle and its own free-range Tamworth and Saddleback pigs. Wild venison and a range of wild game which both roam naturally on the estate are available in season.

John Milligan

The Milligan Family

Ballathie Estate is a family business. John Milligan, together with sons Mark and Scott and daughter Kirsty are all involved in hands-on roles in different areas of the business. Mark manages the Good Food business while Scott takes special responsibility for the hotel. John manages the business overall and has a particular interest in the farm.

The Milligan family feel privileged to own one of Scotland's most scenic and productive estates and they are passionate about investing in the estate further for the benefit of future generations. Since coming to Ballathie in 1998 thousands of new trees and several miles of new hedges have been planted creating safe havens and natural habitats for indigenous wildlife. Animal welfare, wildlife conservation and protecting the environment are top of the agenda at Ballathie Estate.

The Milligan family are committed to supporting RHET, The Royal Highland Educational Trust, a charity which educates children about where their food comes from. Over 1000 children from rural and inner city schools have visited Ballathie Estate in recent years, enjoying a tour of the farm and learning about how food is produced. Even the teachers learn a lot!

Ballathie Estate is a rural business which directly supports 60 jobs and indirectly supports many more. The Milligan family strongly believe the business can grow further, creating additional employment and economic impact in rural Perthshire.

Ballathie Farmer at work

Jim Woodward

Jim Woodward is Livestock Manager responsible for looking after Ballathie's own Aberdeen Angus pedigree herd, the commercial cattle and the pigs. Jim is also  involved in producing high quality pasture and homegrown fodder crops which are fed to Ballathie's livestock.

Neil Ireland

Neil Ireland

Neil Ireland, the Good Food Company's head chef, joined in January 2007 having gone full circle, having started his career at Ballathie House Hotel.

Neil has worked in many prestigious hotels including Turnberry and Balbirnie House. Representing Scotland in the first Junior Culinary Olympics, Neil gained a silver medal. Neil was also Scottish Young Chef of the Year in 2001 and a finalist in Chef of the Year in 2005. Neil recently became a father for the first time on Boxing Day last year.

Good Food Team Manager

The Good Food Team

Helen, K and Kirsteen look after our customers. You will meet them in our farm shop where they are on hand to help you find products and give advice. They will also look after your on-line or phone order and are always available to speak to on the end of the phone.