FAMILY
FARMING
We’ve been farming for three generations on our mixed farms since Gordon Porter first started farming East Scryne in 1942.
Since his son, William, started growing strawberries in 1962, the soft fruit enterprise has grown significantly.We now employ over 150 seasonal workers and 16 permanent staff.
As well as being the third generation of Porter’s to manage the business, James Porter is ex horticulture chair at NFUS, the Chair of Ringlink Scotland, and a regular columnist in the Scottish Farmer magazine.
Farming Ethos & Sustainability
Farming Ethos & Sustainability
We are deeply committed to environmental stewardship and the well-being of nature. As a member of the Red Tractor Assurance Scheme, we prioritise food safety and sustainability in all our endeavours. Additionally, we proudly belong to LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming), an organisation dedicated to advancing environmental practices in agriculture and are certified by Scottish Quality Crops. Beyond meeting basic environmental standards, LEAF and SQC’s vision aligns with our own aspiration for a farming and food system that fosters climate positivity, resilience, and biodiversity.