Raymond Blanc's Royal Kitchen Gardens: Season 1, Episode 2

1 - 2: Castle of Mey

Raymond journeys to the Northernly tip of Scotland to the majestic Castle of Mey, once home to Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, now a treasured place to King Charles the III. In the walled garden Raymond meets Head Gardener Chris and finds out the history of the garden under The Queen Mother, and how to grow produce in such a challenging location.  

Raymond meets some of the castle's most iconic residence, the Aberdeen Angus cattle, a herd founded by the Queen Mother and currently tended to by farmer Danny.

In the castle's old kitchen, Chef Martin makes the most of the Castle produce cooking an Aberdeen Angus fillet steak with seasonal vegetables from the gardens.

Tour Guide Jim offers Raymond and viewers a glimpse of dining at the castle by Royal invitation and Raymond reminisces about his own Royal encounters.

The visit to the Queen Mother's beloved Castle stir Raymond to make a dish he once created in her honour, his pineapple sunflower.