Ayrshire butcher We hae meat has declared 25 March the world’s first ‘National Square Sausage Day,’ an occasion dedicated to honouring and enjoying the Scottish delicacy.
Why the 25th? Because it’s a square number.
While the origins of the square sausage, also commonly known as Lorne sausage, remain a mystery, its status as an iconic Scottish food is undeniable. One story is that it was invented by Glasgow comedian Tommy Lorne, contrary to the widely held belief that a West Coast butcher in the Firth of Lorne created it.
Either way, the humble square is apparently the most environmentally-friendly of the sausages, taking less energy to cook than a link sausage due to its greater surface area to volume ratio – it’s basically flatter and thinner.
We hae meat will celebrate National Square Sausage Day on 25 March by donating square sausage meals to the Dailly Community Pantry and Dailly Primary School, and by sharing tips on social media on the best ways to cook and serve a slice.
Craig Chalmers, Commercial Manager, We hae meat, said: “We have a genuine passion for the square sausage and we’re very excited to declare 25 March the world’s first National Square Sausage Day. What’s not to love about a square sausage?”
We hae meat’s 700g pack of square sausage slices will be on special promotional offer for £3.50 in Tesco stores across Scotland from 6 to 26 March inclusive, coinciding with National Square Sausage Day. The butcher’s full range is available in major grocery retailers across Scotland, including Morrisons, Asda, Co-Op and Iceland.
Established in 2007, We hae meat operates from its farm and factory in Girvan. It produces more than 21 million slices a year.
