Forget the Mediterranean diet, I'm eating only food from Shetland for a month
Summary
Dr. Alex Armitage is spending the month of September eating only food produced in Shetland, a group of islands north of mainland Scotland. He is doing this to see if people could survive using only local Shetland food, especially if supply deliveries are disrupted by stormy seas.Key Facts
- Dr. Armitage is a consultant paediatrician and a Scottish Greens councillor.
- Shetland is over 100 miles north of mainland Scotland and normally relies on food delivered by ferry.
- He is catching fish, foraging mushrooms and berries, and using vegetables from local crofts (small farms).
- Most food is donated to him, but he buys milk and cream from local shops.
- He enjoys traditional local foods like herring, eggs, Shetland butter, berries, and potatoes ("tatties").
- The cool climate makes growing some foods difficult, and he misses caffeine the most during the challenge.
- This is his third year doing the Shetland-only food challenge during Shetland Food Month.
- The experiment highlights concerns about food security if the islands lose regular supply deliveries.
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