The #Shuckoff!
The Scottish Oyster Shucking Championships at Stranraer Oyster Festival
Chefs, oyster growers, producers, fishermen and industry professionals will battle it out against each other and the clock in a bid to be named Scottish Oyster Shucking Champion 2027. The winner will go on to represent Scotland at the World Oyster Opening Championships in Galway, Ireland. This is an energetic, risky and fast-paced competition and it’s great fun to watch!
Saturday 18 September 2027
Entertainment Marquee
Time: 12.30pm - 2pm
The winner will be crowned the SCOTTISH SHUCKING CHAMPION and will go on to represent Scotland in the WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS at Galway Oyster Festival on an all-expenses paid trip.
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You'll race against the clock and against other industry professionals to open a platter of Loch Ryan native oysters. Marks will be awarded on the speed of opening, technique and presentation, which means it's not always the fastest shucker who triumphs!
The Scottish Oyster Shucking Champion heats and final takes place in the Entertainment Marquee on Saturday 18th September 2027. The event will be compered by Andy Cummings, a top chef well-known in the Glasgow food scene and lecturer at City of Glasgow College. Judges are to be confirmed.
Previous Scottish Shucking Champions:
2017: Tristan Hugh-Jones
2018: Gordon Reekie
2019: Tristan Hugh-Jones
2022: Alexander Wallace
2023: Gordon Reekie
2024: Alexander Wallace
2025: Alexander Wallace
2026: Neil Reader
Watch this video to see how the Scottish Shucking Champs has gone in previous years.
Highlights from the 2022 Scottish Shucking Championship
