The vibrant plant-based community of Glasgow gathered at the Paisley Lagoon Sports Centre for the much-anticipated Scotland Vegan Festival, celebration of vegan food, ethical merchandise, and charitable causes. Organized by Vegan Events UK, the festival was a roaring success, with stalls selling out within an astonishing three hours of opening.
The festival showcased various stalls featuring a wide range of products and initiatives. Attendees were treated to an array of vegan delicacies, cruelty-free merchandise, and enlightening information on animal rights and environmental sustainability.
The festival was a feast for the senses, with a plethora of food stalls offering delicious plant-based options. Among the numerous food stalls, Sophie’s Delight stood out with its array of artisan plant-based cheeses, crafted in small batches and offering flavours from mild to tangy mature.
Brownins Food brought the taste of the Caribbean to the festival with traditional coconut-based sweets like Coconut Drops and Cornmeal Pudding. CurryPot Westend delighted visitors with fresh Indian cooking, free from artificial additives, and rich in authentic spices and flavours.
Dessert enthusiasts were in for a treat with offerings from delectable vegan Bay Fudge, which presented luxurious, plant-based fudge made with locally sourced ingredients. The Dough Cartel Glasgow , Glasgow’s very own plant-based bakery, impressed the attendees with its selection of vegan Croffles, Napoleon cake, and Tiramisu.
West Indies Pantry attracted jam lovers with its extensive range of jam, jellies and marmalade offering passion fruit and guava flavours. Chocoholics Anonymous were a great addition to the vegan, non-dairy chocolates, showcasing their commitment to die-hard milk chocolate fans, who merely want to relish, without bargaining on taste. Their organic vegan, non-dairy chocolates come in limited editions and packaged plastic-free. Heriot Hott brought the heat with their vegan hot sauces, including their fiery Sriracha X, made with Scotch Bonnets and Carolina Reaper chilis.
In addition to food and drink, the festival featured a variety of ethical and sustainable brands. The Black Cat Soap House Kirriemuir Scotland offers organic, handmade, vegan soaps, while Surya Luna provides artisanal skincare products that are both good for the skin and the planet. EARTH.er showcased their travel bags crafted from hemp, emphasizing ethical and sustainable production methods.
The festival also highlighted several charitable organizations.
Animals Asia , Miracle’s Mission , The Vegan Society Share International Scotlandl were among the NGOs present, promoting animal welfare, environmental sustainability, and global resource sharing. These organizations provided attendees with information on how they could get involved and support these important causes.
Events like the Scotland Vegan Festival a crucial role in promoting veganism and plan-based sustainability. They provide a platform for small businesses to showcase their products, educate the public on conscious, ethical living, and support charitable causes. The overwhelming success of this year’s festival underscores the growing demand for vegan options and the community’s enthusiasm for compassionate and sustainable living.
The Pakistan in Vogue team along with the Moonverse Productions, attended the Scotland Vegan Festival – Paisley in person, adding an extra layer of excitement and international flair to the festival. The team eagerly interacted with vendors, sampled an array of mouth-watering vegan food, and engaged in enlightening conversations with passionate advocates of the vegan lifestyle. The team left inspired and brimming with ideas to bring back to their readership, ensuring that the spirit of the Scotland Vegan Festival resonates far and wide.
