13 photos from World Scotch Pie Championships as judges deliver verdict
The pies were judged at the Carnegie Conference Centre in Dunfermline by 60 professionals, who selected category winners as well as the ultimate winner – who will be crowned world champion in January.
They judged the pies on their taste, touch, appearance and smell across several categories, including football pies, macaroni pies, steak pies, sausage rolls, vegetarian pies, and apple pies.
Take a look through our picture gallery see just how tough the judging process must have been – because everyone loves a pie, right?
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Scottish Bakers organises the annual World Championship Scotch Pie Awards to shine a light on the skills of pie makers. Photo: Andrew Milligan
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Judges are reflected in an oven at the 2022 World Scotch Pie Championship at Carnegie Conference Centre, Dunfermline. Photo: Andrew Milligan
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The competition gives pie makers the opportunity to be recognised as producers of the highest quality products on the market, with awards given to the best pie in each category. Photo: Andrew Milligan
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Pies at the 2022 World Scotch Pie Championship at Carnegie Conference Centre, Dunfermline. Photo: Andrew Milligan