Artisan Blue Cheese

Explore artisan blue cheese ranging from creamy and approachable to bold, mature styles. Scottish choices include Arran Blue Cheese.

Discover more styles in our Scottish cheese collection.

Blue Cheese for Cheeseboards

Balance blue cheese with creamy Brie, firm Cheddar or milder Soft Cheese.

What Goes with Blue Cheese?

Serve with Scottish oatcakes, chutneys and pickles or charcuterie. Read our Blue Cheese Guide.

Build a Balanced Selection

Follow our Cheeseboard Guide or browse Cheese Selections.

Choosing a Blue Cheese

Blue cheese is not one single level of strength. Some styles are creamy and approachable, while others are firmer, saltier or more assertive. If you are new to blue cheese, beginning with a creamier example can make the category easier to explore.

On a cheeseboard, blue cheese usually works best as one contrasting style rather than the whole selection. Serve it after milder cheeses so its stronger character does not dominate the tasting order.

Blue Cheese FAQs

What goes well with blue cheese?

Oatcakes, fruit and chutneys with a little sweetness can provide useful contrast. Blue cheese can also work well with charcuterie on a larger grazing board.

Is all blue cheese strong?

No. Strength, saltiness and texture vary considerably between cheeses. Some blues are creamy and relatively gentle, while others are much more powerful.

What cheese pairs well with blue cheese on a board?

A firm cheddar and a creamy Brie-style cheese provide clear contrasts in texture and flavour.

How should blue cheese be served?

Follow the storage instructions for the individual cheese and use a separate clean knife where practical so blue mould is not transferred to milder cheeses.

Which Scottish blue cheese can I try?

Arran Blue Cheese is one Scottish option in our range. You can also explore other Scottish styles in our Scottish Cheese Guide.