Scottish Spurtle

A Scottish spurtle with decorative thistle top…stir your porridge the traditional way!

Spurtles have been around for a very long time…..from the 15th Century, in fact! They originate from the days when oatmeal was cooked in huge pots that hung inside the fireplace.

In Scotland, they are best known for using when making porridge (the slim design is intended to prevent the porridge ‘dragging’ and going lumpy) but can be used for stirring stews, soup, custard, mashed potatoes….in fact any of your pot creations!

Most were homemade, with the end carved into a shape ~ often a traditional  emblem such as a thistle. This spurtle design has a thistle-shaped top, is made from FSC® certified beech wood, sourced from sustainable European forests, and very durable.

Decorated with a wee tartan ribbon for an added Scottish touch (tartan ribbons* may vary – if you have a specific tartan colour preference, please indicate this where shown, otherwise a general colour will be chosen for you)

* We’ve now added a Burns Check tartan ribbon option for the Burnsians among you!