Gastronomy of Scotland

 Traditional Scottish Food Dishes To Try

Scotland is home to some incredible varieties of food; from succulent seafood and traditional hearty haggis, to colourful vegan dishes and delicious locally-sourced ingredients, there is a wealth of food to try. Scotland is surrounded by plentiful seas and boasts lush mountains, fertile lands and varied weather, meaning we can grow natural produce on our doorstep and supply this to our many restaurants and markets across the country.

1. Haggis

When you think of Scottish cuisine, haggis springs to mind. One of our most traditional and famous dishes is haggis, neeps and tatties, which is made up of haggis, neeps (turnips) and tatties (potatoes) and is usually served with a dram (or two) of Scotch whisky. A delicious combination of meat, oatmeal, onions, salt and spices, haggis isn’t the prettiest of foods, but it definitely makes up for it with its flavoursome taste.

2. Fish ‘n’ Chips

Fried in golden, crispy batter with thick-cut chips bursting with fluffy potato, the quality of our fish suppers is a point of national pride. There are hundreds of shacks, shops and vans across Scotland that offer up this traditional dish.

3. Scottish Porridge

A favourite and a staple across Scotland for centuries. Porridge isn’t something you would typically associate with being Scottish, but it has been synonymous with the country throughout the years and is still a healthy option we all eat today.

4. Ice Cream

 Scotland is home to many businesses, brands and even farms that create a delectable variety of ice cream flavours that are a real treat to try! There are many independent cafes, ice cream parlours and gelaterias across Scotland that serve up mouth-watering concoctions, some of which you may not have tried before, all with locally-sourced and even homegrown ingredients.

5. Full Scottish Breakfast

You can’t go wrong with a hearty, full Scottish breakfast. Varying from place to place, it typically consists of fried eggs, toast, bacon, baked beans, hash browns, sausages, black pudding, tattie scones, mushrooms and fried tomatoes, and is certainly a dish that will set you up for a grand day exploring Scotland! It’s a dish that’s easy to find in our restaurants and cafes up and down the country.